RESULTS AND PHOTOS: Our latest Fun Fly contest is in the books. The event had 13 contestants and included timed event trials like Lift, Roop, Land aimed at shortest elapsed time and Timed Flight that was an exercise that was scored on who flew the mission and landed closest toContinue Reading

I visited the event this year. Not to fly but to observe. Wayne N was there several planes and knows the organizers. Saturday was windy and slowed down the flying but there was plenty of go-getters. The people were welcoming and friendly and the food was good. I look forwardContinue Reading

Club Events

Thanks to our club members stepping up the Spirits will be hosting two new events. First, a Float Fly Tuesday July 11th at Steve Pokorny’s place. The event will start in the afternoon (2p) and conclude with the regular club meeting (sitting around, or in, Steve’s new pool). Also, plansContinue Reading

Monday 26Sep brought four pilots, five planes, and one lone boat together at a large pond near Steve Pokorny’s place. It was a great time for flyers and spectators alike; so grab a Timber (mine arrived on Wednesday) and join us next time! The pizza, shrimp and beers (after theContinue Reading

National Model Aviation Day was celebrated in style at the Spirits of St. Louis RC club in St. Charles County Missouri. More than 25 members enjoyed the day flying, sharing stories, while club president Ralph Grant cooked up the burgers and dogs. The weather cooperated and we had a fewContinue Reading

Airshow Glory I was able to attend the St. Louis Airshow Saturday June 11th. I have a friend by the name of Bevin Shively who owns the Diamond D20 Katana in the photo in front of “Doc” B-29.  Bevin and my brother Bob go all the way back to OzarkContinue Reading