AERO-MODELLING

                   
What is an Aeromodel ?
It is a toy aeroplane, which actually flies. It does taxing, takes off, flies, does aerobatics and lands back. It can practically do everything, which a real aeroplane can do.

About the sport-
Aeromodelling is a simple and safe aerosport. All that what it needs is volunteers for aeromodelling, quality equipment, coaching of a qualified instructor and an open area to begin with. The age group from 12 to 18 years is considered ideal to start aeromodelling.

It normally takes about 20 hours of flying training for a novice to be able to fly an Aeromodel all by himself/herself. Cost of 20 hours flying works out to about Rs.3000.  This cost shall include instructional charges, Petrol for aeromodels and minor repairs.

Objective behind the sport-
The basic aim of introducing aeromodelling is not only to have fun or to introduce a hobby, but is to educate young children basics of flying which includes Theory of Flight, Aerodynamics till constructing aeromodels.

Materials used-
Aeromodels are made of Balswood and covered with Monkote and a miniature stick is used to fly it.

Types of aeromodels-
Aeromodels can be basically divided into two parts. 
1. One which is Powered with an engine known as Airplanes and;
2. The other which is without an engine known as gliders. 
    Both are flown with controls from ground.  

PROMOTION OF AEROMODELLING IN THE COUNTRY

ACI procured 40 Aeromodels which include :

1. 10 PT-20 Trainer aircraft model
2. 10 Super Sportster 20 models
3. 20 Glider Spirit 78.5 models
4. 16 Parasails
5. 13 Parachutes (Skydiving equipment)
 

With the procurement of the above aerosports equipment, ACI would be in a position to promote Aeromodelling, Parasailing and Parachuting among the youth in the country.

The Aeromodels belonging to ACI have been allotted ABSOUTELY FREE to the following Institutions:-

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