I
only include this crummy old picture to prove that I did
actually build airplanes early on. What a job. I
soon learned that buying ready made was a much better
way. That would be the forerunner of the ARFs we have
today. Looks like everybody cought up with my thinking,
but it took them 20 or more years. |
The Falcon
56 was the second one that I actually
built. |
My all time favorite
airplane is the Sig Kougar. I have had 4 over my 34 years of
flying and this one is still flying. Although, it takes a
little longer to "get it up" than it use
to. |
Another favorite is the VK Cherokee. This
beauty flew over 20 years. It was built by Kenny
Quest. Being the car salesman that he was, he kept
trying to get more money from me because of its
longevity. Well, Kenny, can rest in peace now. It
bit the dust in 2005. |
The Sweet Stick was a short lived airplane.
But it was a lot of fun. It was a Jim Plonka
creation. |
The Birde Sun Fli 4-20 was another of my creations.
It crashed in 1980, rebuilt and this was its final
crash in 1987. It's off to the burnpile. |
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Float flying
is a lot of fun. We have a great time out at Horseshoe
Lake. My only float plane is the Mariner 40. It
flies good. Some times it gets back to the dock.
Sometimes it needs a little help. Either way, it's a
nerve wracking experience. One which can only be soothed
by a stop at Fast Eddie's Bon Air for a burger,
a couple of beers, and some popcorn. We must get
back to doing that. |
A
ll the time we
spend out at the
field is
great. However, our Wednesday night frolicks with "Da Boys of Summer" has been one
of my favorite forms of flying over the years. One form
of flying which I still do as well as
anyone. |
"Da Boys of Winter" are another thing all
together. A little plastic around the walls of the shed
and a little warmth from whatever is in that cup is all we
need to have a flying high time winter or summer.
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Here is my
Electrofly 1. I actually built it, but it was an
ARF. And...honest boys, I used a ladder to hang this one
up on the shed. Would you believe that someone actually
wanted to give me "HIS" bonner award for hitting the
pavillion. Gee, chill a little. The rule says you
have to have the airplane in motion to get the award. I
still have Electrofly 2 which I hope to convert to the latest
electric motor technology. |
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