Make Sure Your Kid's Flying Field Is Safe

This may be jumping the gun a bit, since I haven’t really said nearly all I have to say about building model airplanes, but I just thought it might be a good time to mention that parents need to check out any spot your kids are going to be using for flying their finished models.

A ball park in Staten Island was recently discovered to have soil contaminated by radiation. A group of week-end modelers had been using the field for years, not to mention all the baseball teams in the area, so I thought a word to the wise might be a good idea.

Maybe your area doesn't have a problem that serious, but it is still a good idea to always check the field out carefully to avoid any potential problems for your children.

1. Is the flying area out in the open where neighbors can spot any strangers lurking about?

2. Is the field kept up to make sure there are no hidden holes, used drug paraphernalia, garbage or any kind of toxic substances littering the area?

3. Are there wires, tree limbs or other unsafe obstacles overhead, especially if your kids will be flying u-control models?

Learn everything there is to know your area, and check frequently for any new hazards that may arise.