Free Flight
Free Flight, the oldest form of the hobby, is represented in this area of the museum. Hanging from the ceiling are popular model airplanes representing several decades of design. In sharp contrast to these models are those made for indoor flying, including the extremely delicate and fragile microfilm models. Watch Free Flight models soar in the AMA film, Adrift on the Air, produced and directed by Jay Gerber.
This exhibit displays a variety of Indoor Free Flight models. |
While larger Free Flight models are displayed overhead, several smaller aircraft are on display in cases like this one. |
One of the early Free Flight aircraft on display is this Rise Off Water A-frame pusher. The first true national aeromodeling competition in the United States was held in 1915. It was sponsored by the Aero Club of America, and divided into three separate events, one to be held each month beginning in August: distance launch from hand, duration launch from water, and duration launch from ground. |
One category of Free Flight models on display is microfilm Indoor aircraft. |
The PAA-Load Event was started in 1948 as a way for the full-scale aircraft industry to encourage model airplane enthusiasts. |