Indoor Flying in Goldau

Whether it’s a speed competition, a fun model like the Mario Kart—which participants fly together in a swarm—or very light, slow models that glide silently through the hall, the secret to the club’s long-standing success may lie in its offerings, which are designed specifically for families. In a workshop, participants build simple model airplanes under guidance, which are then immediately tested in the afternoon during the “Which Model Flies the Farthest?” competition. A highlight is the room with two flight simulators, which were built by IGMA members themselves. The F/A-18 simulator is equipped with a helmet that responds to the pilot’s head movements; in the 3D simulator, pilots look through Oculus Rift 3D goggles that virtually project the scenery and flight attitudes.

Under the theme “Steam,” Martin Horath, a steam locomotive engineer from Goldau, exhibited various models from his steam collection. There was plenty of variety on display.

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