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| The only obvious options in your list are public schools. We are on the way outskirts of metro Richmond, VA and the other facilities you mention are few and far between... at least those with appropriate indoor spaces. | |
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On that note, I bet there are a bunch more than you realize. VFW halls, KOC, etc often have a place where you can fly. I did not mention Golf Domes and indoor soccer facilities (Primarily because we don't have them anymore in the part of the country I live in.....) So get out there and look some more. I bet you'll find something.....
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| Who, precisely, should I approach? School board chairman? City Councilman? School Principal? | |
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At schools, I'd start with the Gym teacher. Then you can approach the principal knowing their name and saying 'your gym teacher mr/ms soandso said I should speak to you regarding........' That way you have created your 'in'.
For other facilities (churches, multi-use) ask to speak to the facility administrator. That person often does many other jobs (I am that way) but also runs 'the building'.
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| Check, check and double-check. Are you aware of any documented AMA initiatives to support such efforts? I'm embarrassed to say I have yet to explore that avenue | |
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Honestly, I'm not sure, as I've not had to play that card to heavily yet. A quick call to the national office will get you an answer however.
One other factor worth mentioning is building your list of 'clientele' who would enjoy the indoor facility. Don't stick just to 3d'rs that will limit your possibilities and potentially your ability to pay for the rental fee (if applicable). Teaching existing pilots how to fly indoors makes a big difference in your attendance. People are in general very afraid of hitting the walls (a pretty reasonable fear) and they are not used to the size of and construction of indoor stuff. Make a club night to show off some of the different types of indoor airplanes that can be built. Include suppliers names in the discussions so people know where to get the stuff and be ready to help when their order of new goodies arrives........