Pilots from Lake Havasu, Kingman, and Fort Mojave flew in the 4 Fun Fly events held this day. A good time was had by all, pilots and spectators enjoyed as Rick Giannini {M C} microphone in hand, joked and kept everyone laughing. {M C in this case does not necessarily mean master of ceremonies, "Mr. Comedian" fits}. Well anyone who shows up wearing a tuxedo in a town that considers shorts & sandals proper attire, enough said.
Desert Hawks R/C Club
Place: Sterling Field at S.A.R.A Park,
Lake Havasu City
Thanks to Rick & Debbie of Major Hobby for all their work & help with this event.
The fellow with the pink hat and wearing a tuxedo is Rick Giannini, Master of Ceremonies.
As you can see from looking at the wind sock in this picture, we had plenty of wind in attendance also!
Average wind was 12 to 14 mph, with gusts to 18 mph.
Thanks to Jim McKinstry {pictured here in proper attire, blue top & shorts} our scribe.
John Buchner {blue cap} syncs. engines on his modified Sr. Kadet that he flew in all 4 events.
Frank Prattcini holds plane for John B. at start of loop and land timed event. {wind was 12 to 14 mph} John is a great sportsman and pilot.
The first place pilots in the 4 events were as follows; #1"Loop and Land" {Frank Prattcini, Kingman Flyers} # 2 "Two Minute Flight" {Mike Grey, Desert Hawks} #3 "Bomb Drop" {Alan Mey, C.R.A.P.S. } #4 "Spot Landing" {Alan Mey}
Click on the thumbnails below to view larger image!
I thank Ralph Greer and Don Robinson for sending some of these pictures.
Alan Mey at left sets his trims on his Magic Extra in the pits.
Sometimes Alan goes to a remote area to set his trims.
{Secret Stuff}
George & Edith
Chow Time!
Frank P. & Mike G.
Click on this picture to meet the Master of Ceremonies.
Don Cox, a new pilot and flew very well in all events.
