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For the second year
in a row, LAFA was
invited by the AMPS Aero Modeling club to make an appearance at their annual
Aero-Fest; (the AMPS version of LAFA's annual Air Fair).
LAFA made a strong showing
despite fairly strong quartering cross-winds.
Seven planes succeeded in safely
landing on the model airplane runway, two more LAFA planes arrived by ground
on trailers, and still two more flew over without landing for a total of
eleven planes. An excellent LAFA turnout!
AMPS members entertained the
visiting spectators by demonstrating their considerable flying skills.
Meticulously built models performed seemingly impossible flying feats such
as vertical hovering and vertical take-offs (we were wondering what it would
be like in a UL or LSA!).
At mid morning, the runway was
closed temporarily so that four of the LAFA planes depart. This added
some variety to the show for the spectators.
Shortly after noon, the remaining
three planes also departed, but not before making a few strafing runs to
drop candy for the eager kids.
Thank you AMPS for honoring us
with your invitation. We had a great time and hope we added color to
your Aero-Fest.
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