Brooklyn Aerodrome is starting another round of classes this month and we have added a new Night Flying course!
Blog posts of previous classes are below:
http://brooklynaerodrome.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/ba-inaugural-flight-class-in-mccarren-park/
http://brooklynaerodrome.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/brooklyn-aerodromes-inaugural-round-of-classes/
Session Dates and Registration:
The Adult + 1 Child (10 years and older) Class sessions are
BUILD CLASS
DATE: Sunday, August 19th
TIME: 11am – 3pm
and
FLY CLASS
DATE: Sunday, August 26th
TIME: 9am – 11am
The Adult Class sessions are
BUILD CLASS
DATE: Saturday, August 18th
TIME: 11am – 3pm
and
FLY CLASS
DATE: Saturday, August 25th
TIME: 9am – 11am
We cap class size at 5 individuals for the Adult class and 4 pairs for
the Adult + 1 Child class.
We are now offering a separate Night Flying Class for those pilots who
have completed the daytime build and fly sessions and are interested
in illumination techniques for their airplane.
There are 2 slots available for Adult/Child pairs and 3 slots
available for Adults.
Please note that the Night Flying Class is an adult environment, but
children are welcome when accompanied by their parent.
NIGHT FLYING CLASS
DATE: Tuesday, August 28th
TIME: 7pm – 10pm
Pre-registration is required for all classes and is on a first come, first serve basis.
TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS, please send an email to
cla...@brooklynaerodrome.com stating:
- which type of class sessions you would like to attend and age of
child if applicable. Children must be at least 10 years old.
- your method of payment
We will confirm registration for your class and then ask that you pay
your Class and Materials Fee total.
Please read our release form at:
http://brooklynaerodrome.com/ParticipationForm.pdf
We ask that you sign this in person before class begins.
Registration deadline is August 16th.
Class Synopsis:
This class will teach the basics of the creation and design of medium
sized remote controlled aircraft that are cheap and quick to build. We
emphasize use of recycled materials and generation of creative flying
shapes around an economical core of electric remote control equipment.
Class begins with a standard design delta wing that serves as an
excellent foundation for a fast to assemble, cheap and good flying
aircraft that is built from scratch. Parts include coat hangers, scrap
signs, foam board and ladders as the components of the airframe. The
electric motor, speed controller, servos, battery, propeller, charger
and radio are provided as part of the Materials Fee.
By the end of class session 2, all students will fly the delta wings
(weather permitting–a makeup fly day will be available if needed).
Students can expect to destroy the delta wing planes in the flying
session, but that is what makes it fun and you will know how to build
more. This independence is the entire point of the class.
The BA Build/Fly Class consists of 2 daytime sessions - the build session (4 hours) and the fly session (2 hours).
Cost per class: $120.
This fee covers the cost of both sessions.
Materials Fee (includes radio): $160
The BA Night Fly Class consists of 1 nighttime session.
Cost per class: $60.
Materials Fee: $40.
Payment:
We accept Paypal (which accepts most credit cards).
We will accept checks that reach us 5 business days before the start
of the class.
Please note: After completing your class, we have open studio nights ($20 shop fee) for those who want to come build, tweak etc.
The fee covers expendables like foam, tape, zip ties etc.
We announce these events on our blog.
Bonus Round: As an added bonus, anyone taking a class this summer
will have a chance to present their plane on our New Pilots Runway in
September at the 2012 NYC Maker Faire and talk about your experiences
with building the plane.
