Calendar of Events for 2012

  1. Our Frozen Finger Fun Fly held on New Years Day was fairly successful.  There were about 20 members there from time to time.  Some of the guys had already flown and left by the time I got there just before 10 o'clock.  The sun was shining and it was quite mild, just above freezing.  A few guys flew but most of those who turned up acted as spectators.  About 10 members renewed their memberships.  I don't know who was first in the air (if one of you knows, let me know.)  We took a couple of group photos and stood around chatting and wishing each other a Happy New Year.  I don't have any more pictures to add to our photo album this year.  The clouds closed in just after 11 AM and then the rain started.  That put a damper on the rest of the day.
     
  2. Most likely there will be a Spring Fun Fly in early June.  I will post information at a later date.
     
  3. A summer Fun Fly will most likely follow in August.

Previous Frozen Finger Fun Fly's

Click on the thumbnails below to see previous years' fun flys on January 1st.  (More photos can be seen on the Photo Albums page.)

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2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
The Group Group Shot Group Shot The Gang The Whole Gang  
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002  

From the New Millenium

Click on the thumbnail to see a full size shot) of the first three flyers, along with their assistants, of the New Millennium taken at about 11:00 a.m. on New Years Day, Year 2000.  That day turned out to be fairly warm and windy. Temperature about 3° Celsius (or 38° Fahrenheit.)  There were cash prizes for the first three flyers in the air after an official start time of 10:00 a.m.  Gas and electric entries were excluded from the prize money since they would have an unfair advantage in being much easier to start than glow engines.

The First Three of 2000 Jean-Louis Ferndriger was first. He is third from the right with his daughter to the left;  Edward Astudillo was second, far right, who flew Jack Johnson's plane, standing next to him;  and Don Gillion was third, far left with his son Chris, to the right.

The Whole Gang of 2000 Here is another thumbnail, (click on it to see a full size shot) of most of the members who turned out for the First Frozen Finger Fun Fly of the New Millennium. Notice the beautiful day and the excellent turnout.