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amiller · 02-25-2010, 08:55 AM

The magazine coverage was great, however, I believe the front photo should have been an aerial picture to show the enormity of the event or the actual kids or camp we were supporting and helping. I have a problem with it being a well known rc flier, that we all see all the time. Seems model aggravation magazine is a litle biased to only airplane related pictures and people. What does everyone else think?

amiller · 02-25-2010, 08:56 AM

I CANT WAIT UNTIL FFT 2010 EITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wayne parrish · 02-25-2010, 12:50 PM

You guys really are to be highly commended on your efforts for people that are less fortuate than we are ! I have been involved in events that were not nearly as well orchestrated as the "Fly For Tots Event" ,due to there only being a "few" that had to carry the load. You guys seem ,and it's pretty apparent due to the success of the event, to pull together and strive for a common goal,"Success" ! CONGRATS again for pulling such an event off successfully ! I personally look forward to being there each year. Wayne Parrish

toprudder · 02-25-2010, 12:59 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by amiller
	The magazine coverage was great, however, I believe the front photo should have been an aerial picture to show the enormity of the event or the actual kids or camp we were supporting and helping.

I suspect we all might have our own ideas about which picture should be on the cover. Me, I'm glad our event (regardless which picture) was on the cover.

	Quote:
	I have a problem with it being a well known rc flier, that we all see all the time. Seems model aggravation magazine is a litle biased to only airplane related pictures and people. What does everyone else think?

I see no problem with it. If I had not been there, I would not have known (from looking at the cover) who was flying. I think the article itself was very well written as well. It did not try to glorify anyone, instead it did a very good job expressing the spirit of the event. The picture of the kids candy drop, which spanned two full pages, was great. The article also did a good job explaining why the event is held and where the money goes.

Kudos to Model Aviation and the AMA.

Spdstr280Z · 02-25-2010, 01:25 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by amiller
	The magazine coverage was great, however, I believe the front photo should have been an aerial picture to show the enormity of the event or the actual kids or camp we were supporting and helping. I have a problem with it being a well known rc flier, that we all see all the time. Seems model aggravation magazine is a litle biased to only airplane related pictures and people. What does everyone else think?

Yeah, an aerial photo would have been awesome to show the event, but I'm not sure it would make a good cover photo. After seeing the flying he did, and talking to him briefly, I don't have a problem with it being a well known flyer. His routine was nothing short of awesome, the shot is great, and they are trying to sell magazines. Overall I am very impressed with the coverage, I have been passing it around the office today.

Jason

iflyos · 02-25-2010, 01:25 PM

I gotta agree with Bob...the main thing is that RDRC and FFT got some great coverage.

As far as the cover shot..well, the name of the publication is Model Aviation...which would lead one to think of aviation, be it a plane, helicopter, whatever. So it stand to reason that having a shot that represents aviation on the cover would be a smart choice.

Choosing a cover shot from the hundreds of photos they had available was no small task...not every picture is good enough for the cover, even if it is good enough to be included in the magazine. A well composed, properly lighted, in focus shot of the right size is not an easy task to come by...and while I would have gotten a kick out of seeing a HoverDisc being chased by a 2EZ on the cover, I gotta say the shot they chose is pretty darn good.

Tim
AG4RZ

amiller · 02-25-2010, 07:19 PM

I dont know, that was the first thing that came to me when Robert showed the magazine on the forum a few weeks ago. I just waited until it arrived to say anything... WHat about a big picture of Larry, Robert, Josh and the other main guys behind it all..... on the cover!!!!!!!

big daddy mike · 02-25-2010, 08:04 PM

I just got off the phone with domino's pizza we've ordered 14 pizza's for tomorrow's(Friday night's) flyin ...I hope someone is hungry.....we have been moving tables and chairs getting ready for the fun to begin!
This indoor flyin will be held at Pinetops Baptist Church P.O box 34, 710west Hamlet St. Pinetops N.C.
Flying starts at 7:00pm all are invited so come on out see some old friends and have some pizza with us.
Sponsored by The Tarheel RC Flyers & Pinetops Royal Ambassador's .

Larry Lewis · 02-26-2010, 12:24 PM

Several of us are on the way this evening. I know Jason Jarvis, Josh Bunn, Dave Hedrick and myself are going to be there. Its time I maiden my new 4-site! I'll bring along a Vapor or two, and maybe a larger Yak.
Pizza huh,,,,,,,, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm M!

toprudder · 02-26-2010, 01:10 PM

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Spdstr280Z · 02-26-2010, 01:15 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Larry Lewis
	Several of us are on the way this evening. I know Jason Jarvis, Josh Bunn, Dave Hedrick and myself are going to be there. Its time I maiden my new 4-site! I'll bring along a Vapor or two, and maybe a larger Yak. Pizza huh,,,,,,,, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm M!

I couldn't quite bring myself to the 4-Site, just seems a little fragile for my skills, but I do have a new Vapor just for the occasion !

Jason

50%plane · 02-26-2010, 02:01 PM

I thought the FFT coverage was awesome. Lays it out perfectly, IMO.... Jason noll put on several flights that deserve a cover shot... Jmho

Hope I can make FFT2010!

I might show up to the indoor fly-in tonight... Don't have anything to fly, but I can do live coverage on fg, assuming there's a good cell signal...

Chris

Spdstr280Z · 02-26-2010, 03:23 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 50%plane
	I thought the FFT coverage was awesome. Lays it out perfectly, IMO.... Jason noll put on several flights that deserve a cover shot... Jmho Hope I can make FFT2010! I might show up to the indoor fly-in tonight... Don't have anything to fly, but I can do live coverage on fg, assuming there's a good cell signal... Chris

I'm sure there will be something there you can hold the sticks on Fiddy, I think Larry owes you some time on a foamy.......

Jason

Larry Lewis · 02-26-2010, 03:55 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 50%plane
	I thought the FFT coverage was awesome. Lays it out perfectly, IMO.... Jason noll put on several flights that deserve a cover shot... Jmho Hope I can make FFT2010! I might show up to the indoor fly-in tonight... Don't have anything to fly, but I can do live coverage on fg, assuming there's a good cell signal... Chris

I'll bring an extra Vapor if you want me to.

50%plane · 02-26-2010, 07:19 PM

Live from pinetops....

02-25-2010, 08:55 AM	#11536
amiller CANDY MAN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 222	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus The magazine coverage was great, however, I believe the front photo should have been an aerial picture to show the enormity of the event or the actual kids or camp we were supporting and helping. I have a problem with it being a well known rc flier, that we all see all the time. Seems model aggravation magazine is a litle biased to only airplane related pictures and people. What does everyone else think?

02-25-2010, 08:56 AM	#11537
amiller CANDY MAN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 222	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus I CANT WAIT UNTIL FFT 2010 EITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-25-2010, 12:50 PM	#11538
wayne parrish Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Apex ,NC Posts: 78	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus You guys really are to be highly commended on your efforts for people that are less fortuate than we are ! I have been involved in events that were not nearly as well orchestrated as the "Fly For Tots Event" ,due to there only being a "few" that had to carry the load. You guys seem ,and it's pretty apparent due to the success of the event, to pull together and strive for a common goal,"Success" ! CONGRATS again for pulling such an event off successfully ! I personally look forward to being there each year. Wayne Parrish

02-25-2010, 01:25 PM	#11541
iflyos Whaddya mean "Upside Down?" Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC Age: 37 Posts: 550	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus I gotta agree with Bob...the main thing is that RDRC and FFT got some great coverage. As far as the cover shot..well, the name of the publication is Model Aviation...which would lead one to think of aviation, be it a plane, helicopter, whatever. So it stand to reason that having a shot that represents aviation on the cover would be a smart choice. Choosing a cover shot from the hundreds of photos they had available was no small task...not every picture is good enough for the cover, even if it is good enough to be included in the magazine. A well composed, properly lighted, in focus shot of the right size is not an easy task to come by...and while I would have gotten a kick out of seeing a HoverDisc being chased by a 2EZ on the cover, I gotta say the shot they chose is pretty darn good. Tim AG4RZ __________________ Vess Props Fromeco Scale Avionics DA Engines JR Radios Bel-Ray Oils Guru Aviation Last edited by iflyos; 02-25-2010 at 03:49 PM. Reason: Clarity

02-25-2010, 07:19 PM	#11542
amiller CANDY MAN Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 222	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus I dont know, that was the first thing that came to me when Robert showed the magazine on the forum a few weeks ago. I just waited until it arrived to say anything... WHat about a big picture of Larry, Robert, Josh and the other main guys behind it all..... on the cover!!!!!!!

02-25-2010, 08:04 PM	#11543
big daddy mike Capt'n Crunch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pinetops N.C Posts: 86	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus I just got off the phone with domino's pizza we've ordered 14 pizza's for tomorrow's(Friday night's) flyin ...I hope someone is hungry.....we have been moving tables and chairs getting ready for the fun to begin! This indoor flyin will be held at Pinetops Baptist Church P.O box 34, 710west Hamlet St. Pinetops N.C. Flying starts at 7:00pm all are invited so come on out see some old friends and have some pizza with us. Sponsored by The Tarheel RC Flyers & Pinetops Royal Ambassador's .

02-26-2010, 12:24 PM	#11544
Larry Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 50 Posts: 2,339	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Several of us are on the way this evening. I know Jason Jarvis, Josh Bunn, Dave Hedrick and myself are going to be there. Its time I maiden my new 4-site! I'll bring along a Vapor or two, and maybe a larger Yak. Pizza huh,,,,,,,, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm M! __________________ Team Horizon www.team-horizon.com Team Outlaw www.extremeflightrc.com Vess Propellers www.vessaero.com Fly For Tots www.flyfortots.com *Team Jet Central* www.jetcentralusa.com

02-26-2010, 01:10 PM	#11545
toprudder Hey y'all, watch THIS! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 54 Posts: 1,454	Re: Fly'n with the Circus. RDRC's traveling Circus Hey, Gecko, you will like this: The Lizard fights back. __________________ Futaba Hobbico Raleigh-Durham Radio Control Extreme Flight RC RadioActive Airshows

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