Believing the weather forecast for yesterday, club members were charged and primed to fly in the morning, only to be met with a “gotcha” from Mother Nature. However, as the day progressed and increasing temperatures were accompanied by less and less wind, there were a lot of flights put up at Elkins Field by more and more people later in the afternoon.

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Although the temperature kept everyone’s hands in their pockets at least part of the time, a good-sized group of LAFFers showed up this morning to fly in a light to moderate cross-wind. Tom Regan, Harold Anderson, and Dan Nicar all brought their latest flying acquisitions. Dan’s was his newly finished “Long John” constructed from a kit from the 90s and powered by an OS engine. (more…)

As Tom Regan so aptly put it, last Saturday we held an event that could have been called “Wingz-n-Fog” given the heavy overcast and mist. Even though flying could not begin in earnest until almost 1:00, the weather did provide and opportunity for folks to visit, something that doesn’t always happen when the skies are clear and planes are in the air. Because the event had to be postponed from the previous weekend due to weather, our expected out-of-town guests were not in attendance; however, we did have an excellent representation of club members, and a great meal presided over by our BBQ Chef-in-Residence, Ken Reitsma. Ken handled all of the cooking chores as well as setting up the food line and making sure everyone had their fill. A special thanks goes to Don Haines, whose donated propane tank (stored in the trailer) let Ken cook great hamburgers, brats, and hot dogs.

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Thanks to all of the participation from LAFFS members and guests, yesterday’s “Burger Burn” was an unqualified success, with a head-count of some 35 people making their presence known during the morning. As always, Bob McFadden brought a whole trailer full of necessities and food and had things well-organized for the volunteers who helped set up, cook, and in the case of Leonard Baker, function as the official “Brat Chef”! Kudos to all who came, flew, kibitzed, and simply enjoyed themselves.
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“Every Which Way But Loose” described more than the old Clint Eastwood movie this morning as newest LAFFS member, Matt Biga, entertained us all with the best 3D flying ever seen at Elkins Field.  With his big Hangar 9 “Extra 260” powered by a twin DLE up front, the Peanut Gallery was entertained immensely, with and without the smoke being on.  At one point as he was hovering vertically in place for an extended period of time I told him I thought his plane was stuck.  Leonard Baker brought out his venerable “Laser 200” with a DLE 35 up front for the first time in almost 20 years of being a hangar queen and it acquitted  itself well, showing lots of potential to be a mainstay of Leonard’s stable.  Also, Harold Anderson convinced Mike Mazzio, a member of the original LAFFS club, to come out and re-acquaint himself with former members and meet some of the current crop of flyers.  Welcome, Mike! In all, it was a great morning.  Thanks to all who came out.  Attached are some shots of the action.... Read More