What should a soaring club do at an airshow

Since I've also done this many times, I suggest elevating the tail, though I
don't mind putting one wing down. This gives a better view into the cockpit
from a bit more distance and a nicer view of the glider's shape. With a
T-tail it puts the horizontal out of reach for most, which I find they are
more prone to bother than the wings. For stanchions, I use round garden
steps, maybe 15inches in diameter. I've drilled 1" holes in the center, then
used 4ft lengths of 1inch PVC pipe with a T at the top. Yellow poly rope
goes through each T and can strung around the glider to keep folks at bay.
7 posts minimum, more for larger gliders. You can post signs on the rope
also. We put a table at the open end with the appropriate media. In a busy
location, three people minimum. Gluing indoor/outdoor carpet on one side of
the garden steps makes them appropriate for school gyms or mall floors also.

Some venues make it appropriate to restrict seating in the glider. One time
I allowed 105 Girl Scouts a turn.

Frank Whiteley

"David R." wrote in message
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If it is a static display:

1) set up a nice looking glider

2) Rope around the whole glider.

3) Support both wings off the ground so the people who ignore the ropes
don't walk on a wingtip

4) Allow kids to sit in the glider only under direct supervision of a club
member

5) Remove anything that is loose or can easily be removed from the glider

6) Put the glider back in the trailer at night

7) Have small glossy cards with your clubs information available to give
to
kids and to potential members

8) Have at least two club members near the glider at all times.

9) Make it look fun and interesting.

Speaking from the experience of displaying my libelle at a local show two
years ago.

Regards,

Dave r.

"DNewill" wrote in message
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OK Gang - the airshow season is about to start - so what are the "ten
things
to do / not to do" if our club gets involved in a summer airshow?
What is the best thing your club or commercial operation did? Worst?

Thanks
dave newill