| 2007 DRCC Float Fly
The 2007 Float Fly was held on June 23rd at the Starwood Girl Scout Camp's pond. Approximately 30 people were there to fly or to watch the flying. Many thanks go to Roger Holman for organizing the event and doing the cooking.
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The day started lazily with Roger's
R/C sailboat gliding around the pond
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Mike Tallman readies his airplane for flight
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Mike taxis out for an abortive takeoff |
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Roger's sailboat to the rescue
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All Roger could do was push it in circles!
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A beautiful twin engine electric flying boat.
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Bob Maltby sets up his airplane
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Bob had to use a borrowed Xmitr and his airplane wound up, upside down on the pond
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Modelers doing what they do best. Eating!
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The unofficial club "Inspectors" examine Terry Dobson's beautiful Sea Wind
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Terry attempts an engine start. Note the inset picture that shows the glow driver in mid-air after being shaken loose by Terry's mega-starter
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Running at last for its maiden flight
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It never did get into the air but it did it with style
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The GS lifeguards made a much prettier and more effective crew for retreiving stranded equipment
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A view of the flying site from the top of Ceremony Island. |
