June 20th Flying
Several LAFFers took advantage of what may be the only flyable day in the next week or so by showing up with their usual array of planes. The exception to that was Leonard Baker with his new “Avanti”, and Mike Hervey who had a newly acquired foam “T-28” in a silver livery. Here are a few shots of their successful flights.
As the temperature heads into summer, flying is starting a little earlier each flyable day, so adjust your alarm clocks accordingly if you want to witness the bulk of the activity before any session dissolves into eating peanuts and telling lies in the shade of the shelter!
— Larry
Evening float-fly at Harold’s pond
Several of those who were flying at Elkins Field yesterday morning ended up being a part of an impromptu float fly at Harold Anderson’s new pond yesterday evening. Even though the wind was marginal, the new facilities are absolutely terrific for flying off water—no obstructions in any direction, access to the water from all banks, a neat dock jutting out over the water, drive up access to the pond from the west, and a promise of many good float flying sessions to come, thanks to Harold’s hard work and generosity. Attached are several shots of last evening’s activities.
— Larry
Saturday’s Flying
It was by any measure one of the nicest days we’ve had this spring, and although all flights didn’t go as everyone wanted or expected, here’s a sample of the planes at Elkins Field Saturday. Check the weather report—we need several of these kinds of days to make up for the past month!... Read More