APRIL 2010 SEASON OPENER FUN FLY
April 18th, 2010 by Dave Anderson
It was gorgeous weather, just the kind of day you like to see when starting out for the flying season!  Everybody showed up on time and Contest Director Randy Boardman held his pilot's meeting on-time for seven different flyers, including an upstart newcomer/visitor Mike Engermeier!
Judges this year for the first Fun Fly were Ted Atmore and Ed Weiss.  Together, they evaluated five different events, from the popular bean drop, and bomb drop, to the limbo and "X Marks the Spot" stunts.
Stuart Hall flew his "Big Stick" quite well.  Luis Munoz almost won the whole thing ( as usual ) with his "Trish What's It."  Dave Yardas flew his "Hot Knife" and John Koethe piloted his large "Can Do."  Even Tom Koon got in the action as he flew his Four Star .40.  Mike Engermeier flew his Weaver profile stunt plane, and Randy managed to fly his plane while orchestrating the whole day!
We had many visitors that day, including Marvin Case from the Battle Ground Newspaper "The Reflector."  Marvin took many pictures and received a Masters' Degree in model airplanes as he spent almost two hours talking to many of the fliers.  We should see an article in the newspaper real soon.
Over thirty people attented the event, and the fliers and visitors alike had a great time.  No airplanes were lost, which put the icing on a wonderful time.   Mike Engermeier, visiting from the Fern Prairie club, took home the honors as top flier. Thanks Randy!  Good job!
As sometimes happens, this webmaster lost all the pictures I took that day due to camera failure!  ( Which is EXACTLY why I call myself a 'web-amateur!') !!   I was rescued by the editor of the Reflector, Marvin Case, who graciously forwarded these pictures in replacement.  Please enjoy these few shots, and thanks Marvin!
Luis Munoz and Mike Engermeier compare                    Dave Yardas helps a friend
Tom Koon readies his "Four Star .40"      Randy Boardman and John Koethe with John's "Can Do"
Dave Anderson and his Cherokee                    Mike Engermeier assists Stuart Hall
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