From 72nd scale static models to an 88” RC B-25, they were all on display this weekend at the IPMS Santa Rosa Hobby Expo. This event is held each year at the Petaluma Community Center with space for local hobby clubs kindly provided through the sponsorship of HobbyTown USA, Petaluma. Representing aero-modeling in the area were Wine Country Flyers and SAM 27. Located in the south wing along with RC cars, rock crawlers, robots, tanks and boats - we spent the day answering general questions on aero-modeling from parents, their children and people either in the hobby or those considering getting involved. It seems modern electric park flyers really allow people to experiment with an RC model without either a serious time or financial commitment. And so many of the people interested in joining the club already have a good idea of what’s involved and are interested in moving into more capable or more specialized models. We raffled a RTF Super Cub (kindly sponsored by Awesome Hobbies, Healdsburg); gave away Gillow gliders and had an RC flight simulator available. Thanks to all those who helped with the display including Sid, Adam, Merle and many others. Also thanks to IPMS and Steve Eliot of Hobbytown USA for making the event possible. View the complete event album here, or view the slideshow.