Do you know the connection between hobbies and the "Eisenhower Pine" at August National Golf Course in Georgia? President Dwight Eisenhower often pursued his hobby of golf and once asked the officials at Augusta to remove a tall pine tree that often blocked his tee shots on the 17th hole. Golf course officials declined.
Make sure you follow local and federal regulations when flying your small unmanned aircraft. Never fly near an airport, or air traffic control tower. Additionally, some racetracks and stadiums institute temporary no-fly restrictions that apply to drones.
The first model trains were made in the 1840s, and were actually working steam engines. One of the first was made in Birmingham and had a tendency to leave a trail of water or water/fuel mixture behind them, which is why it earned the nickname the Birmingham Dribbler.
Remote controlled planes and helicopters were the precursors of drones and UAVs. The interest in and use of these machines as a hobby is directly related to their widespread use of drones in the military today.
Whether you’re after a gentle sailboat for your local lake or a heart stopping race boat for a bit more adventure, we’ve got it all. Order your RC boat today and you’ll be outdoors as the captain of your ship before you know it.
The first commercial slot car raceway was launched by Bob Coogan, the brother of Jackie Coogan, in 1961. It allowed hobbyists of all ages to race their cars against other competitors in “tabletop grand prix” events.
Building model rockets -- with adult supervision, of course -- will help kids learn mathematics, science, and physics. Most of all, though, shooting off your own rocket and seeing how far it will fly is fun for all ages!
Hobbies are a great way for parents to bond with their children. Working together to build a kite or put together a toy train set instantly gives both parent and child something in common that they can also refer to at other times.
When working on your model car or airplane kit, considering painting the parts while they are still attached to the sprue tree. This can make it much easier to handle and position the part while you are painting it.
When deciding what type of gauge you want your model train to be, one thing to keep in mind is the type of layout you want, including the shapes and curves. Essentially, different gauges of rail will make various shapes and sizes of curvature.
Looking to have a flying model airplane? You've got a few options. Free flight (F/F) planes, like gliders, are let go under their own control. Control Line (C/L) planes are controlled by a cable or line, and Radio-controlled planes use an RC controller. While RC planes are more recent, F/F and C/L planes actually pre-date manned flight.
If you’re feeling inspired to explore the world of radio controlled hobbies but are not sure where to start, just call or send an email. We’ll be happy to give you all the advice you need for lift off.