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Flying today, July 7th

“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

Fourth of July Float-fly

The wind was a little higher than forecast, but a goodly group of LAFFS members had a fine start to the Fourth of July holiday today, thanks to Steve Jakubiszyn making arrangements with the VA Center for us to be there. The highlight of the morning was Matt Biga’s 83” Cessna 150, which was just majestic in all attitudes and was the focus of everyone’s attention. The accompanying photos show it as well as a sampling of some of the other planes and watercraft that showed up. While I was taking photos of some of the flyers and floaters, Harold Anderson wondered if we could capture the water droplets coming off of the floats of the big Cessna. Harold, the last photo in the array may answer that question.... Read More