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Flying and floating at the VA Center this morning

August 11, 2016

The chop on the lake was a bit heavier than it was for our first session at the VA Center back in late July. Nonetheless, intrepid flyers and floaters took to the lake to test the waters.

Dan tried out his new swamp-buggy airboat, manned by an armed GI Joe, and managed to overcome some “dead-in-the-water” issues that proved troublesome early on. Steve’s new PVC/pool noodle rescue craft came to the rescue the first time and then ran out of juice and had to be rescued itself the second time.
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LAFFS FLOAT REPORT – 14 JULY 2016

July 14, 2016

Today we worked some more on the VA Lake facility. It’s almost finished with only some more reed clearing to do and anti-skid put on the dock. Steve, Tom, Don, and I worked for several hours today and built a gate so we can easily access the launch area. We also cleared some more reeds and prepared the area for launching airplanes and boats. This will be an outstanding RC area for us.

I will send out a map and instructions for getting into the area. Steve will have some keys made to unlock our gate. (no, combination locks are not allowed because of difficulty opening them in an emergency or in the dark).
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LAFFS Float Fly report- 21 June 2016

June 22, 2016

After making arrangements with the VA center to use their lake for RC float flying we decided we needed a test flying day. This was supposed to be a quiet, opportunity for us to check out the flight pattern and feasibility of the lake for general RC float flying. After we are satisfied that this lake is usable, we’ll proceed with helping clear the overgrowth of tall reeds and brush at the water’s edge all around the lake. It’s a beautiful facility with a large covered pavilion, restrooms, a covered dock extending way out into the lake, and a staff of generous people anxious for us to be there.
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Two great flying days–two new airplanes

June 7, 2016

Yesterday my Great Planes “Stuka JU-87” was maidened with mixed results. The engine flamed out on take-off and rolled into the hog wallow at the north end of the runway. That foray with the hog residue broke off the fiberglass spats and caused the remainder of the two flights to be made without the trademark look of a Stuka. Nonetheless, it flew well and will be out of the shop in no time.
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What a great day for flying!

May 6, 2016

Here are some images from yesterday–some of them self-explanatory, some requiring some additional information. Ron got his new VQ Mustang really dialed in after some initial engine tinkering; Paul flew his newly acquired Hog Bipe in a most entertaining fashion; Dan wowed us all with his UFO and electric; Clem flew his reverse electric conversion Cub most realistically;
Bob perfected his landings with his Four Star 60 (sort of); I flew my Venture and Twinstar EP; Steve buddy-boxed Don, who insisted in cavorting with Mother Nature; Tom’s 4-60 was steady and reliable; and…a good time was had by all! If you weren’t there, we missed you!... Read More

FLOAT FLY REPORT- APRIL 9, 2016

April 13, 2016

The winds in Norman, OK were forecast to be 14 mph at 10am just about the time we planned to arrive. What’s more, they were supposed to increase each hour to 24 mph. But we went anyway, five of us driving to Norman. Ken and Clem, Steve J and Don H, and Larry going solo.  Ken and I were fueled by Ken’s excitement to finally get his newly acquired Seawind in the water, damn the wind—full speed ahead!  When we got there not only was the wind blowing, but it was also drizzling , overcast, and chilly. The Norman club was nice enough to open the field earlier in the morning than usual to accommodate our visit hoping to get the Seawind’s maiden flight done before the wind got too crazy.... Read More

February 27th Flying

March 1, 2016

For the second Saturday in a row, the weather gods blessed us with light winds until almost noon. The turn-out this week was split between BK and Elkins Field, and while I apologize for not getting any photos of the doings at BK, here is a representative sample of the activity at the field. Bob, Ron, and I were the only ones there until about 9:30 when Gene Wallock and a new bag of salted peanuts showed up, followed by Corky,Ted, and Paul. The look on Bob’s face in one of the attached photos could be mistaken for a smile, but it was actually a grimace as he wrestled with a Super Tigre engine that only put up one complete flight without dead-sticking throughout the course of the morning on his Kaos 60 ARF. The Edge is Ron’s and the micro-Super Cub is mine, headed for Model Aviation/Park Pilot magazines within the week.... Read More

Feb. 20th, 2016 Flying

February 22, 2016

The weatherman proved merciful to model flying Saturday with light to moderate winds from the south-southwest all morning and into the noon hour. LAFFS had a good representation throughout the morning with close to a dozen members and former members putting in appearances to fly or just visit and kibitz. It was evident that it was a “Big Stik” day from the beginning with no less than half a dozen of the red and white beasts (both glow and electric) showing up and flying.... Read More

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