HAWKS R/C
Junior Aviators
Teaching kids the "Wright"
stuff, one flight at a time.
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The Hawks R/C Junior Aviators program is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization, a chartered member of the "Academy of Model Aeronautics" (AMA), and admits students of any race, color, and of any national or ethnic origin. The Hawks program if funded by public and private donations from people like you.
ABOUT US
The "Hawks R/C Junior Aviators" is a youth program we just call the "Hawks". We are made up of model aircraft pilots and builders from the local area who come together to share the hobby of model aircraft building and flying with interested youth in greater Oswego county area. Our primary area of instruction is in Radio Control (RC) model aircraft. However, other areas of interest include Free Flight (FF), Control Line (CL), and even construction of non-flying model aircraft is fine with us. The Hawks club and the flight training program are both provided free of charge as a public service by members of the Hawks club.
The Hawks program teaches kids to pilot a Radio Controlled or R/C model aircraft. Along with hands-on flying, the kids also learn building techniques, patience, safety, teamwork, and responsibility. Being a student in the Hawks program puts you under no obligations or responsibilities other than having fun and wanting to be around others with an interest in model aviation. There is nothing you need to buy, there are no strings, fine print, or hidden costs to be part of this program. The program provides all the flight equipment the kids will need to successfully pilot a radio control aircraft. The planes and support equipment required for the program stays with the program season after season. The cost of replacement, repair, fuel, and maintenance activities is borne by the Hawks program.
As a result of the successes built upon by the flight training program, the program was expanded during the Winter of 2004/2005 to include a Winter construction workshop. The workshop begins in December and runs into the Spring on alternate Saturdays. A “hands on” approach is used to teach basic (and sometimes more detailed) construction techniques by building from kits and ARFs. In addition, we repair damaged planes and help the kids get their own planes, if they have one, “air worthy”. Visit our photo gallery for pictures of all these activities! “One picture is worth a thousand words!”
You may ask
“What’s different about the Hawks that sets it aside from other “clubs”?
The Hawks R/C Junior Aviators is a program rather than a “club”—intended to foster teamwork, a safety culture, and a learning and growth opportunity for youth. We found that you can use R/C aircraft training as a valuable tool. This provides a “fun” and challenging environment to meet the overall objectives in helping our youth mature in areas sometimes not taught in traditional schools or in a home or “street” setting.
And the neat part—the kids are all encouraged and have the opportunity to be right in the middle of decision making, teaching other kids what they have learned, and even hold significant positions of responsibility in the program. The AMA requires certain minimum adult membership and officer positions—and the rules of incorporation require a similar structure—and where a kid can fill a position, it happens. This year (2006) two of the AMA officers are kids and one is a Board of Directors officer. The adult membership guides, assists and mentors—but we all rely on the active participation of our youth membership as a significant driving force behind the program.
THINKING OF JOINING US?
Do you already have a plane? great, if you don’t that’s ok because we do. If you have an interest in model aircraft flying and want to get the most out of this hobby then you should check us out. However, keep in mind the Hawks can only handle a limited number of students. So give us a holler and see if there’s a place for you.
WANT TO HELP OUT? Are you a Pilot, Builder, or just a concerned citizen?
If you live in the greater Oswego County area and think you would like to help out with the Hawks program by all means give is a call. We could always use more help. Not just with the summer flying season but we also put on several construction workshops during the winter, so give it some thought.
Want to start your own youth program? Although the Hawks home field is at the Oswego Valley Modelaires R/C flying field off Chase Rd. here in Fulton NY we are open to the idea of expanding the Hawks program to other clubs, near or far. If you have a desire to start a youth program at your club then look us over and if you like what you see then give us a call and we’ll talk.
The Hawks R/C Junior Aviators program is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization, a chartered member of the "Academy of Model Aeronautics" (AMA), and admits students of any race, color, and of any national or ethnic origin. The Hawks program if funded by public and private donations from people like you.
ABOUT US
The "Hawks R/C Junior Aviators" is a youth program we just call the "Hawks". We are made up of model aircraft pilots and builders from the local area who come together to share the hobby of model aircraft building and flying with interested youth in greater Oswego county area. Our primary area of instruction is in Radio Control (RC) model aircraft. However, other areas of interest include Free Flight (FF), Control Line (CL), and even construction of non-flying model aircraft is fine with us. The Hawks club and the flight training program are both provided free of charge as a public service by members of the Hawks club.
The Hawks program teaches kids to pilot a Radio Controlled or R/C model aircraft. Along with hands-on flying, the kids also learn building techniques, patience, safety, teamwork, and responsibility. Being a student in the Hawks program puts you under no obligations or responsibilities other than having fun and wanting to be around others with an interest in model aviation. There is nothing you need to buy, there are no strings, fine print, or hidden costs to be part of this program. The program provides all the flight equipment the kids will need to successfully pilot a radio control aircraft. The planes and support equipment required for the program stays with the program season after season. The cost of replacement, repair, fuel, and maintenance activities is borne by the Hawks program.
As a result of the successes built upon by the flight training program, the program was expanded during the Winter of 2004/2005 to include a Winter construction workshop. The workshop begins in December and runs into the Spring on alternate Saturdays. A “hands on” approach is used to teach basic (and sometimes more detailed) construction techniques by building from kits and ARFs. In addition, we repair damaged planes and help the kids get their own planes, if they have one, “air worthy”. Visit our photo gallery for pictures of all these activities! “One picture is worth a thousand words!”
You may ask
“What’s different about the Hawks that sets it aside from other “clubs”?
The Hawks R/C Junior Aviators is a program rather than a “club”—intended to foster teamwork, a safety culture, and a learning and growth opportunity for youth. We found that you can use R/C aircraft training as a valuable tool. This provides a “fun” and challenging environment to meet the overall objectives in helping our youth mature in areas sometimes not taught in traditional schools or in a home or “street” setting.
And the neat part—the kids are all encouraged and have the opportunity to be right in the middle of decision making, teaching other kids what they have learned, and even hold significant positions of responsibility in the program. The AMA requires certain minimum adult membership and officer positions—and the rules of incorporation require a similar structure—and where a kid can fill a position, it happens. This year (2006) two of the AMA officers are kids and one is a Board of Directors officer. The adult membership guides, assists and mentors—but we all rely on the active participation of our youth membership as a significant driving force behind the program.
THINKING OF JOINING US?
Do you already have a plane? great, if you don’t that’s ok because we do. If you have an interest in model aircraft flying and want to get the most out of this hobby then you should check us out. However, keep in mind the Hawks can only handle a limited number of students. So give us a holler and see if there’s a place for you.
WANT TO HELP OUT? Are you a Pilot, Builder, or just a concerned citizen?
If you live in the greater Oswego County area and think you would like to help out with the Hawks program by all means give is a call. We could always use more help. Not just with the summer flying season but we also put on several construction workshops during the winter, so give it some thought.
Want to start your own youth program? Although the Hawks home field is at the Oswego Valley Modelaires R/C flying field off Chase Rd. here in Fulton NY we are open to the idea of expanding the Hawks program to other clubs, near or far. If you have a desire to start a youth program at your club then look us over and if you like what you see then give us a call and we’ll talk.
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