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Ami Eckard-Lee posted 03-01-2024 02:12 PM

Hello community!

I have been searching for a solution and I'm stumped - wondered if anyone here has experience or resources.

We are attempting to hang medium-size aircraft models from some kind of track on the ceiling so that they can "fly" around the room - think like model trains on a track, but airplanes hanging down instead. I have searched with hobby/craft resources, RC and modelers groups, and more, and it seems like there is no made-for option for this.

Right now we are working with an engineer to invent a system; obviously the tough part is powering such a system, ideally a hot track so we don't have to deal with batteries, etc. We're looking at dismantling existing systems for trains and adapting them for our use, but there must be a better way!

Does anyone have experience with a ceiling track/moving hanging system? Any ideas out there?

Thank you all so much! 

Ami Eckard-Lee

Creative Director

Kelch Aviation Museum

Brodhead, WI

www.kelchmuseum.org