June Float Fly 2000- Part 1

Another great Tri-City Radio Control Modelers Float Fly goes into the history books as a winner. At least 15 flyers were there for Saturday, and almost as many (nobody took a tally) for Sunday.

Temperatures were in the eighties, with a severe clear sky and enough of a breeze to keep it interesting, but not enough wind to drive people away or cause any crashes. Oh yes, there were crashes, but none weather related.

Photo by Clee Childress

Photo by Clee Childress

John Hanson is trying to "fish" his cub back into shore (he had a float attached to
fishing line and a pole and was casting over the plane). Steve Sterling taxis his
Direct Connection Advance 60 on floats in the far background.

Photo by Clee Childress

John is trying to catch the big one.

Photo by Clee Childress

Photo by Ron McMahan

Up, Up and Away for Steve Sterling's Direct Connection Advance 60.

Photo by Clee Childress

Larry Mitchell provided the float fly headquarters and collected the registration fees.

Photo by Clee Childress

Both Gary Jones and Glen Ball had Hanger 9 scale Cessna 182's on floats.
Not sure if this is Gary's or Glen's. Glen's 182 had a major problem with
excessive dihedral when a wing spar broke.

Photo by Steve Sterling

TCRCM club secretary Rick Magnuson heads to the ramp with his cub. Rick also had a
trainer plane on floats and was providing instructions for pre-solo students.

Photo by Steve Sterling

Maggie's Cub makes a picture perfect approach.

Photo by Steve Sterling

Frank Hirsch and his Whiz.

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