Welcome...

[g_kandylakis]

It was back in 2004 when I first discovered the Small Flying Arts forum. A great find, a forum of like minded aeromodellers from all over the world, where we could "meet", discuss and exchange ideas and information.

Unfortunately, with the passing of Dillon Bhagat in 2013, the forum shortly followed, much to the dissappointment of hundreds of aeromodellers world wide.

The rescue came quite quickly in the form of the Hip Pocket Aeronautics forum, which was already running in parallel.

It became the first choice and went perfectly for years. The recent passing of its administrator, Ratz, left Bruce with the difficult task of keeping it afloat. Sadly, despite his best attempts, it is gone too now.

With both forums, tons of posts, images, discussions, information etc. got lost. Most likely forever.

But the need for an aeromodelling forum for our type of aeromodelling is stil there. There are alternatives for communication but not of the same type we came to like.

So, this is an attempt to continue, even if the starting point is zero, given the massive loss of data. Bruce was generous enough to allow the use of HPA as a name for this new forum, so we continue with it, Hip Pocket Aeronautics it is...

Data and people cannot be brought back. But we can try and rebuild our community from now and for the future. With care that we do not suffer another irreversible loss.

So I welcome anyone who would like to join, to give it a try and help in that direction.

Quoting from the original HPA and Ratz, some valid points, worth repeating:

Don't hesitate! Join in the fun!

If you're an experienced builder of model aircraft or just beginning to develop an interest in this hobby we'd love to have you as a member of Hip Pocket Aeronautics - Builders' Forum (or this follow-up one in our case).

Share knowledge, learn new building techniques, give or get help in your areas of interest or just share photos of your projects for all to enjoy. There are no qualifications in order to be a member here... well maybe one... it helps if you are into "stuff that flies".

By Registering for access you'll have the opportunity to discuss all those things you are looking for answers to or you'll be able to help someone to develop their building skills and reach the next level of success with their models.

[g_kandylakis]

Focus of the forum is free flight in all its forms. This was where the most interest was displayed in the previous ones.

Control line is most welcome as well.

Radio control will be very limited here, as there are already many more suitable internet sites for that. The only exception being small, free flight-similar models.

The initial forum structure has been mostly on HPA, but may be subject to change, depending on interest and direction from the members