FREE FLIGHT FUN! Model Airplane Flying Aces Spring Fling Contest, June 3, 2024

This video covers a bit of the flying fun during the June 13, 2024 Spring Fling free flight model airplane contest held by the Glastonbury Modelers/Pinkham Field Irregulars Flying Aces club at the Durham Fairgrounds, Durham, CT. It was a great day for free flight with the winds starting out light in the morning with lots of lift, but eventually hitting double digit winds by the afternoon. A bit of humidity in the air. A fun day.

[@williamrobinson7435]

Thanks John! In addition to all the fun, I have to say that there's a whole lot of skill on view here too. Lovely! 🌟👍

[@Watchingthevideos99]

William, A talented group of modelers for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@paulhelman2376]

Matty Laird had an unusual painting technique related to me by Don Lockwood who worked for him.

[@arthurcharles936]

Thank you, John for posting so fast. It makes me feel better as I could not make it down. I knew you guys would be having too much fun. Maybe next time. I have a “fast Eddie” story: many years ago at Geneseo, I was hanging with the Rochester boys just spectating and I timed once or twice. Eddie talked me into being a mechanic. I was nervous but thrilled. I ended up doing so for four or five flyers, including a mass launch winner!! I will never forget that day I hope I can find my notes, I was able to walk among some of my heroes. Thank you, Eddie 😎 You FACers are the best!!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Great story! Eddie was quite a character and fully embraced the FAC spirit.

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Thanks for sharing the fun!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Jeffery, you're welcome. We did have a fun day!

[@mrratskins]

On one hand, the tall grass greatly minimizes damage. On the other hand . . . . TICKS!

[@Watchingthevideos99]

Yea, I've had Lyme Disease twice. The first time I'm pretty sure I got it Durham Fairgrounds!

[@flyingcloud4757]

I wish, I can fly at one day.🎉

[@Watchingthevideos99]

I hope so.

[@VitalityMassage]

My neck would get sore.