My friend Mustafa and I built a couple of Squirrels in Jersey City.
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Craft Teacher Kathryn Allebone
“Building my very first rubber-powered aircraft was fun. I found it quick & easy to make, even without any model making experience. As a craft teacher, I appreciate the simple and elegant design. I’m making this project a top choice for every age group.”
Leadership Ottawa table at Ottawa Community Cup
I was at the Ottawa Cup with Leadership Ottawa. We had fun building model airplanes with many children. I have lots more pictures and a few videos that I will put up as I work through my backlog of content to post.
Leadership Ottawa rolls out LO Goose
Leadership Ottawa is using a branded version of the Squirrel in their program and for fun. It’s called the LO Goose. It’s the first branded version of the Squirrel! They now have an inventory of ready to make kits that come with instructions and everything you need to get a really cool model airplane going! Their Web shows more information about their organisation.
The packaging has the following quote:
“Never doubt that a small group of dedicated individuals can change the world indeed it’s the only thing that ever has….” — Margaret Mead
Wycliffe College Cub Scout Pack based in Gloucestershire, UK
Jon Ingram of Wycliffe College Cub Scout Pack based in Gloucestershire, UK prepares for their first Squirrel workshop for their Air Activities badge. The workshop was on September 26, 2009.
They organized a photographer for their event so we should receive an update fro then with the picture from their actual workshop.
The pictures below are from Jon and his son preparing. He said that they would have ten adults helping during the workshop with 24 children.
Here is the plan for the day:
Cubs Air Day Schedule of Events
9.30am-10am Cubs arrive and meet in Barn
10am-10.15am Roll Call, Welcome, Agenda & Introductions
10.15am-10.45am Airfield Safety Briefing
10.45am-11.15am Model Building Part One*
11.15am-12.15pm Different types of flying machines*
12.15am-1pm Flying Weather*
1pm-1.30pm Lunch*
1.30pm-2pm Model Building part Two*
2pm-3pm Model Flying and Competition*
* Groups of no more than six will be taken for a tour of the hangers and aircraft and Individual cubs will be allocated flights throughout the course of the day
September 18th, Squirrel kits not received yet Here’s a comment I received from Jon: “The strike here is planned next week but I learnt that a series of wildcat unofficial strikes have been happening…..”
So I boxed up another order for him and sent it by Purolator service, 2 business days. The bill was $94.00CA.
September 22nd Squirrels finally arrive:
Hi Darcy,
I received the 2nd consignment today via UPS. The first bunch has not yet arrived. I will let you know as soon as they turn up. I am busy trying to sort out a visit from the BAE Spitfire on Saturday. If it flies over I will send you some footage!
A test build commences tonight with my six year old son…..
Regards
jon
