December K-Factor and growth

[Derek Koopowitz]

I think paying for articles is definitely an option however I would hope
that pattern pilots would do it because they want to do it... I can fully
understand if we were a "for profit" company and we were dependant on
quality articles then payment would definitely be in line.  As to using the
K-Factor to grow pattern - absolutely!  However it needs to be attractive as
a magazine to attract new pilots - articles like I mentioned below are what
I feel will attract people.
 

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From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On
Behalf Of Lance Van Nostrand
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 9:20 AM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: December K-Factor and growth


I also am very happy with the new production quality.  I remember joining
IMAA just to get the High Flight magazine.  We may be on the cusp of getting
the same kind of new members.  If we could put out a few articles per month,
and then place a few extra copies in some hobby shops, we might get some
growth.  the big hurdle is getting a few articles per month.  
  I always read my KF cover to cover and know that some VPs put good hobby
tips, building stories, and stories in their columns.  Why not separate the
district management issues from this information and turn it into an article
to be placed before the district reports? I did this in the December issue
and mention of the article made the cover.  This gets the attention of
anyone looking at the cover and invites readers.  We should also consider
incentives.  Since we just saved $1000 a month in KF production costs, let's
reinvest some of that for incentives to submit articles.  I write column
every month as VP and have submitted occasional articles because I love
pattern and this whole group.  But I also submit articles to larger
magazines which pay cash if your article is accepted.  The amount paid is a
sliding scale depending on the quality and alignment with the magazines
goals.  It is nice to receive a check.  It's like a gift certificate to the
local hobby shop.  Maybe we can now afford something similar.  How about an
NSRCA renewal for any article over 500 words with at least one
picture/graphic.  To get an idea of how easy this is, look again at the
December KF and my article on Battery Backup.  It is 494 words with one
graphic and fits comfortably on one page.  
   I bet many people have at least half a dozen ideas that are simple and
would only need a page to describe.  If a free NSRCA renewal seems scary,
how about credit for NSRCA merchandise?  Hey, if this gets going maybe some
advertisers would consider sponsoring an article.  
 
No one has mentioned the KF as a way to grow pattern, but maybe we are not
leveraging a key asset.  What do you think?
 
--Lance

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Derek Koopowitz <mailto:derekkoopowitz at earthlink.net>  
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: December K-Factor

Wait until you see the cover of the January issue.  :)
 
BTW, our goal is to improve and I think we've accomplished that with the 1st
issue under the new publisher.  It can only get better from here as we move
forward and find out exactly what we can/cannot do within the constraints of
our budget.  I would still like to solicit input/articles from everyone if
they have construction articles, how-to's, flying tips, judging tips, etc.
Everyone benefits from this type of article... I used to love reading those
articles in the "old" K-Factors of the mid 90's - articles from Verne K. and
Bob Richards especially.
 
Let's see if we can pressure Don S. to write some articles... ;)


-----Original Message----- 
From: Wayne Galligan 
Sent: Dec 17, 2004 8:13 AM 
To: discussion at nsrca.org 
Subject: Re: December K-Factor 


This has got to be the best K-Factor that I have seen since receiving them.
Even the airplane on the front page looks good after I realized it was
there. 
;-)'
Nice articles like should be in this type of mag.   The clarity and neatness
of the layout is exceptional. 
WG
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Ed  <mailto:roho2 at rcpattern.com> Hartley 
To: A NSRCA Mail List <mailto:discussion at nsrca.org>  
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:11 PM
Subject: December K-Factor

Hello All,
 
The December K-Factor is now on line. It is about 4.5 meg in size.

Best,
Ed Hartley
roho2 at rcpattern.com




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