December K-Factor and growth

[Bob Pastorello]

MessageAnd some by members who are still here.... :-)

Bob Pastorello
NSRCA 199  AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Fletcher, Richard 
  To: 'discussion at nsrca.org' 
  Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 6:35 PM
  Subject: RE: December K-Factor and growth


  Why not reprint articles from the past? I remember reading superb articles on painting in the 80s and 90s that any newcomer would find extremely valuable. I would now, also. There were dozens of great articles on setup, wing sheeting, trimming, how to's on maneuvers, etc. Tons of great articles by many talented members that have since moved on.



  Rich



    -----Original Message-----
    From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Derek Koopowitz
    Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 7:02 PM
    To: discussion at nsrca.org
    Subject: RE: December K-Factor and growth


    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 
      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 Hartley 
        To: A NSRCA Mail List 
        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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