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pnicholson

Joined: 04 Jun 2011
Posts: 46

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:30 am Post subject: Static Displays

I have been asked to attend two airshows (Geneseo and Ottawa) this summer with my modest Nanchang as a static display.  I have no prior experience and am wondering what the typical expectations are.  What do I bring?  How long do I have to stay at my plane etc etc etc...

I just want to make sure I do our community proud.

Thanks,

Phil Nicholson

C-FEPN

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jdeuchar

Joined: 22 May 2013
Posts: 9

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 5:29 pm Post subject: Static Displays

The last couple times I did it there wasn't too much for expectations.

I made a propeller card that described the plane (in case I had to run for 

food or such).

I opened the cowl (everyone loves a radial).

I made sure I brought a camping chair and sat with the plane almost the 

whole day.

For the more interesting in the crowd I invited them into the cockpit.

Lots of great comments.



Jeff

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Adrian Coop Cooper

Joined: 02 Feb 2010
Posts: 37
Location: Vancouver, BC

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:46 pm Post subject: Re: Static Displays

Having done several of these, I mostly find them to be fun.

People seem to genuinely interested in the CJ especially when I tell them all about the pneumatic system. I always have a back-seater along and he keeps an eye on things when I need to leave. Be sure and have camp seats, lots of water and, if the organizers are not providing it, food. Red Star has a great pitot cover flag with "Please Look but Don't Touch" on one side and its a good idea to have this or a sign that says the same thing. The worse thing I experienced was a young boy being allowed to run his metal toy car along the aileron. I stopped him gently and explained to the errant parents the huge potential for damage to the fabric. They were most apologetic and promised to keep a closer eye on their kid. So have fun and be sure and bring your smile and sense of humor.

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