July 2004 171
WAYNE VENETZ of Helena, Montana,
sent the following pictures of the Flying
Tigers first float fly which took place on
September 13-14, 2003. The site was Lake
Helena.
The event attracted fliers from Boulder,
Missoula, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Clyde
Park, Montana. If you have never been to
Montana you can’t imagine the awesome
scenery.
Harry Miller’s J-3 was one of three. Tom
Bennett and Ron Ramer from Missoula
were also there with Cubs.
Harry’s Cub taxiing in.
Morris Burner had the only crash of a
fixed-wing aircraft when he missed the
lake. I would like to hear the story behind
that!
This is the Lake Helena Flying Site. The
weather Saturday left something to be
desired but on Sunday it cooperated and
everyone had a great time.
Bill Francais’ biplane on a fly-by.
Wayne Venetz’s Ace 4-120 powered by a
YS 140 prepares for a flight.
Ted Reichert’s helicopter on floats ended
up inverted in the water.
Ted Reichert and his boys had fun with
their airboat.
By the time you get this magazine you
should be able to send me the photos of
your events to share with others. If you
don’t send me something I am going to
post some of my baby pictures!
My grandson Caden Crabb in his
introduction to “big birds.” He became
an AMA member after the Toledo show
and already has an account (Grandpa’s)
at the hobby shop. Club member Carl
Martin made him a name tag and a pair of
wings just his size!
Keep your airspeed up. Bruce.
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