Jim Walker was famous for his ability to fly multiple Control Line models at one time. He typically flew one in each hand, and one from his helmet. Rumor has it he even flew one from his belt buckle. His helmet is rigged so the “handle” is on the right […]
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#NatsHats: A Flying Hat
Walt Williamson put all the other trick helmets to shame by taking a hat and actually making it fly. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or the museum’s Facebook. For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including […]
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#NatsHats: Larry Jenno’s Contest Helmet
Larry Jenno was so proud of his pin collection and years in the hobby that he showed it off on his head. The pins represent about twenty years of modeling and other activities. And, yes, it is as heavy as it looks. Image Credit: Larry Jenno’s Contest Helmet, National Model […]
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#NatsHats: 1992 Nats Cap
This 1992 Nats cap presents a geometry test. How many triangles do you see? Image Credit: 1992 Nats Cap, National Model Aviation Museum Permanent Collection. Donated by Bob Underwood, 2004.50.02. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or the museum’s […]
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#NatsHats: Dan Garfinkel’s Trick Hat
Words fail to describe Dan Garfinkel’s ornithopter pith helmet. You really need to see it to believe it. Yes! That is a working set of ornithopter wings on the reverse of the helmet. The wings are powered by a battery set-up hidden beneath the brim of the hat. Image Credit […]
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#NatsHats: 1994 Nats Caps
Baseball caps can be decorated, too. I’m just not sure what is exactly that is decorating Bill Calkins’ – he’s the guy on the far right in this picture. Update: Apparently the decoration actually serves a purpose, as it is Bill’s hearing protectors. Thanks, BIll, for letting us know! Share […]
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#NatsHats: 2005 Nats Cap
It is hard to believe that 2005 was nine years ago already. Who still has a hat like this somewhere in their closet? Image Credit, 2005 Nats Cap, National Model Aviation Museum Permanent Collection. AMA Collection, 2006.02.10. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the […]
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#NatsHats: One Trick Hat
This kid’s pith helmet is so tricked out it has an attached stopwatch. Also, has anyone thought of adding earmuffs to the timer’s helmets? This guy looks like he could use some. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or […]
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#NatsHats: Bob Scott’s Pith Helmet
Bob Scott also attended the 1956 Nats, although his helmet wasn’t quite as elaborate as Johnny Schneider’s. Bob seemed to be a bit more concerned about what would happen if he lost his hat. A lost aircraft sticker is on each side of the helmet. Hopefully there were enough spare […]
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#NatsHats: 1956 Nats Pith Helmet
The signatures and doodles on this pith helmet, dating to the 1956 Nats at the Naval Air Station in Dallas qualify it as a work of art. Guessing by the prominence given the name, I’m guessing this pith helmet was worn by John Schneider, a photographer for the magazine Air Trails. Credit: John […]
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