Tuesday, October 7,1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Jason Yang, Taipei, Taiwan, graduate student, tests one of his radio control airplanes before a day of flying at the Jayhawk Model Masters Club's field near Clinton Lake. Photo by Jay Shepard/KANSAN
R/C fliers take off for fun
By Emily C. Forsyth
Kansan staff writer
Jason Yang has always enjoyed flying.
Yang, Taipei, Taiwan, graduate student, built his first model airplane when he was in first grade. Six months ago, he graduated to radio control airplanes, which he flies as a member of the Jayhawk Model Masters Club.
He participated in the Lawrence club's fly-in Saturday at the field southeast of the Clinton Reservoir Dam. About 28 R/C airplane enthusiasts showed off their planes and demonstrated their piloting skills to more than 20 spectators.
The 75 club members meet every third Saturday at Willie C's Cafe and Bar, 616 Vermont, to conduct business. After the meeting, members usually go to the field to fly their planes.
As part of their membership, they pay $35 a year, which goes to rent the field from the city and maintain it. Before joining the club, R/C pilots must pay an additional $35 to join the American
The initial cost for most R/C planes is about $350. This includes a radio, engine and a kit to build the plane's body.
Modelers Association, which provides members with flier's insurance.
Though Yang is a newcomer to R/C flying, he owns nine R/C planes. Six are ready to fly, and three are recovering from flying mishaps. He said that each plane had unique characteristics and that he chose which plane to fly depending on his mood.
Yang said his Spacewalker plane was his Sunday morning plane because it was relaxing to fly. He chooses his Extra 300 S plane when he wants to do aerobatics and impress someone. Friday afternoons, when he wants to unwind from a hectic week, Yang said he usually selected his fastest plane, the Patriot
"When I have a lot of energy, I prefer the Patriot, so I can go for speed," he said.
Yang said he practiced at least three times a week. He uses the time to relieve stress and take his mind off his math and engineering
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Contact: Greg Lehman
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Vidar Eugebretsen, Fredrikstad, Norway, senior and club member, said he enjoyed flying in tournaments. Before attending the University of Kansas, he placed third in a competition in Norway.
"I feel I get more out of it than just a hobby," Eugebrett-sen said. "It's more like a sport."
Eugebrettsen, an aerospace engineering major, said he thought flying R/C planes gave him an advantage.
"It helps me in school because I know how things work, and I can see the connection between mathematics and real life," he said.
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