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The Aeromodelling and Aeronautics programme – in schools
Initially inspired by the event Aeronautics and School, which was organised by the German Airsports Aeroclub (DAeC) in Hamburg in 1992, the Rossendorf Aeromodelling Club has been successfully offering the Aeromodelling and Aeronautics programme to schools for more than 25 years. The objective is to provide students with the opportunity to discover the world of aviation and model aircraft in a fun and interactive way.
CIAM Flyer (5-2020): Flying like a bird
From feathers to high-tech flying machines.
The dream of flying is as old as humanity itself. Countless ancient legends and myths, paintings and other works of art portray humans flying like birds or being carried by birds.
Freeflight online competitions: existing events and future developments
COVID-19 has forced many pilots to stay home and give up or temporarily reduce practising their favourite air sports. However, aeromodelling enthusiasts are luckier than others, as they can still work on model aircraft at home, or fly them in their backyards.
CIAM Flyer (3-2020) - Variety can be a burden: the four main disciplines of aeromodelling
Explaining aeromodelling to anyone in society, politics or administration is no easy task. Model gliders with and without motors, model aeroplanes with combustion engines, electric motors, rubber motors, with and without radio control. Nevertheless, we must not neglect outward communication.
COVID-19: the impact on the Aeromodelling community and CIAM
Because it is easy and affordable to build and fly one’s own model aircraft, Aeromodelling comprises pilots and officials of all ages and backgrounds, from all around the world, giving it the largest and most diverse community in air sports.
