Small - Field flying 2003/01
oNe oF the benefits of writing this column is the new friends I
get to make. Most are in the form of pen pals. It sure is great to be
able to correspond with and talk to others who share a common
interest. Once in awhile someone who lives in my general area
will check in and say hello. Even better is when an opportunity
comes along to get together and share some airspace in my
favorite small-field venue: my back yard.
During the summer flying season I had the pleasure of such a
meeting and flying session. After a few telephone calls to make
contact, Don Lincoln, his father Howard, and Mark Mullins joined
me for a nice Sunday afternoon of small-field flying.
I have included a few pictures of the event as a reminder of the
summer flying season. One of the photos shows Howard with a
Sig Rascal he built for Don from the kit version of the model.
Howard is a longtime modeler, and his building skills are
displayed in the electric-powered Rascal.
Small-Field Flying
Water is a great small-field venue. Text has a guide for designing a set of floats for your favorite small-field flyer. FLYING OFF WATER: One of the recurring challenges for those of us who like model aircraft is finding a place to fly. One flying site we should not overlook is an area covered by water; this might be a local pond, a vacation lake, or some other open water area. Such locations are often not considered because of noise or because they seem small. For those of us who like small-field flying, water sites may be just the ticket.
