Palm Trees and Fun Fly

Where Are Today

Park Place RV Park

Quartzsite Arizona

So here we are, just past the middle of February, and in six weeks we will be starting our way home, it is hard to believe that our winter here in Arizona is soon coming to an end.

I continue to enjoy my hobby, flying RC airplanes most mornings and the Thursday, night flying.

Along with the days we help here in the park. Recently, I thought I would try skinning one of the palm trees after the dead palms had been cut off. Watching a couple of You Tube videos, gave me the basics of what to do, so an attempt was made. I have done two, and the managers are very pleased with the outcome. There are a few more that are old enough that I want to do.

Second Tree Before

After

First Tree Before

After

Flags and Banner all set up.

The second weekend in February, the Quartzsite Desert RC Flyers has a Friday night, Night Fly, and a Fun Fly on the Saturday. The Friday night saw the largest crowd of spectators that I have ever seen in the past five years that I have been attending the event. Area clubs are invited to attend the Saturday Fun Fly, brings some amazing aircraft and pilots along with our own members. This event is advertised on the locale radio and by flyers we put up. The parking lot and roadside were packed with cars bringing close to 200 spectators. With a locale food truck there to provide delicious food and a fifty/fifty draw netting the winner $469.00 and the best weather and wind conditions you could ask for, it was a perfect day.

From B.C.

15 year old turbine jet

Albatross

looking down the flight line

Food Truck and Pat's and mine lunch

Yours truly, doing the MC duties

PT 17- Sterman

Roadside and Parking Lot

Pictures were taken by Pat and friend Ken

The club has received many compliments and flyers have asked if we would consider making it a two-day event, something we will have to consider.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have enjoyed the read. Until the next time, take care.