Here is novel idea from well-known free flight modeler Bill Hannan and hobby
shop owner Russ Barrera. The pair converted an unused transmitter case into
a handy field box for use with free flight models. In addition to adding
a hinge and latch to the cover, the retractable antenna sports a small wind
sock for judging launch times and even a compass in place of the RF power
meter to note the direction of your model as it drifts off into the wild
blue yonder when the dethermalizer fails to trigger.
Field Kit for a Free Flighter

Transmitter turned into free flight field box! |
Up your prestige at low cost!
Bill Hannan with Russ Barrera
What's wrong with free flight? Nothing, actually. It is just that it
lacks that certain charisma associated with more esoteric forms of model
flying. Thus, the average free-flighter suffers from feelings of inferiority
and rejection at his local flying field.
In analyzing the causes of this type of complex, we reached the conclusion
that the problem stems from the fact that free-flighters have no symbols
of status in the model-building community. Like the Cowardly Lion in The
Wizard of Oz, who needed a medal before he could feel brave, and his friend
the Scarecrow, who needed a diploma before he would rely upon his own brains,
free-flighters need some tangible sign of recognition in order to regain
their former high position of respect.
Details of our prescribed panacea are disclosed herewith. Merely equipping
yourself with one of these easy-to-construct tokens of social rank will
do much to assure your acceptance on any flying field, and most assuredly
will bolster your ego in the process.
Particulars of fabrication are self-evident, and the choice of materials
is left to the discretion of each patient-er-builder. Naturally, for maximum
snob appeal and for reasons of aesthetics, your project should be finished
in a manner befitting such a piece' de resistance. Inset emeralds are suggested,
but if that approach seems a bit gauche, a simple application of genuine
gold leaf, unborn mongoose skin, or lapis lazuli will suffice.

Posted March 23, 2014
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