Beth Ashby Moderator Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Tell us here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Prop Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 My cat likes to help me by laying on the plans, but I am not sure that counts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Don't know about passing the bug on, but i have encouraged non builders to do their own builds, his flying's a work in progress though John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I have persuaded a few over the years. to get inot building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I started too late to be good enough to teach anyone to fly. Much as I would have enjoyed teaching, I just don't fly to a high enough standard IMO. I was a qualified sailing instructor years ago and got a lot of satisfaction from that. I was also lucky enough to get week's paid sailing for several years on the Rolls Royce yacht (a 55' ferro cement ketch called 'Merlin of Clyde' as first mate taking an 8 strong crew of totally inexperienced trainees to sea. That was great fun while it lasted. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I try not to, I'd rather not have some responsibility for their frustration, demoralisation and reducing bank balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 My preferred tavern owner is polite enough to smile at my stories... My preferred barber/hairdresser is smart enough to use his hairdryer when 'not' (hot?) listening at my stories... My preferred friend/partner (The LotH) is kind enough to listen to and to even sponsor my strange activities... ... but I remain convinced that she shouldn't join the model flying activities for the sake of all... Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I miserably failed with my offspring but who knows, we may all have passed on the bug collectively to someone via this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Etheridge 1 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I built my Nephew Nigel when he was about 10 a free flight Chatterbox and a control line Keil Kraft Champ. He went on to upstage me in every aspect of the hobby including taking part in the Gold Trophy and the combat control line events at the Nationals. He passed his B certificate and demonstrated RC flying at RAF Dunsfold where he once worked having passed an aeronautical degree. I spoke to him last week and he confirmed he is working on the full size Typhoon fighter. I believe he has still got the Chatterbox and despite giving up radio control several years ago has just bought some 2.4 mhz gear. Edited By Mike Etheridge 1 on 11/01/2017 00:25:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 One Of 5 sons and my nephew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Freeman 3 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Been building models most of my 52 years, My son is very active and grew up in our workshop. I have taught many people and my friends are mostly rc nuts, including my doctor. I ran an aviation awarness campaign for South African Airways for a number of years and built Delta Darts/ BMFA Darts with kids all around South Africa, about 20 000 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Shame you can't multi select as I have passed on this passion to friends and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgir Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 No one yet, but I have eight grandchildren and I'm still hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Not yet, but working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Taught a few over the years. Tried to get some workmates to take up flying but they scoff as usual...their luck out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Errrrm. Ignoring before 2006, 11 years twice a week after school club, yearly intake 9 classes of 30, about a third sample in their first year, about 25 regularly attend, and 5 to 10 per year stay keen beyond year 11. Currently have two ex-pupils now Uni that fly with me when back home, one in third year, one first year. In all that time and with all those numbers there has only ever been two fathers who showed any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I have some hopes for 2017. Three prey are lined up for lessons. All under 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've taught a few to fly as a club instructor over the years. However, as some people are aware, my partner (now wife), Netty, took up the hobby some years ago. She'd already had a taste for full-sized aviation, but found it too expensive. Being a blokey kind of gal, she expressed an interest in having a twiddle on the sticks - which she found much more challenging than she'd imagined. Anyway, several builds and reviews later, she possesses an A certificate and a fleet of 10 models of her own. Currently taking a winter sabbatical. tim Netty's first build was this Peter Rake Renaud sever al years ago. Still sees occasional flight time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The poll stats are interesting. 36% haven't introduced anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Cooper Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 About 50 years ago, I began introducing youngsters to the hobby by way of giving them goes on trainers, etc. . At that time I was still a kid myself. Gawd knows how many kids have had goes -- it is probably thousands -- and several have become deeply involved in the hobby. Recently, one of my grandsons asked if he could learn the art. . I am very proud, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Still learning myself, but i have dragged my 10 year old daughter down the field in the past and only this evening was teaching her on Phoenix flight sim. She also has her own Tamiya car (my other big obsession!) which she built with me. I think she shows interest more because she likes to do things with her old man rather than because she enjoys RC specifically though! Still, that's good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Armstrong Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Got my son making a few, though despite this and him buying a small drone, he got frustrated with all the rules and regs about where you can fly and has given up. I'm grateful that he is responsible about it though. All a bit sad when I consider that my model building/flying was one of the main reasons I've had a career in the Aerospace industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgir Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I guess you have to start early if you want to succeed, this is what we call "early intervention" in my line of work. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have helped loads of newbies at the club and perhaps encouraged a build here and there, But,........ I find if I enthuse about models to my collegues, their eyes generally glaze over after about 4 minutes.... they just don't get it I suppose. D.D. Edited By Dwain Dibley. on 02/04/2017 00:46:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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