Control line get together in Reading, Pennsylvania

Today myself and a few club members managed to make it to our yearly get together. The Flying Dutchmen of Reading, Pa is to my knowledge one of the oldest clubs still operating in existence. We had quite a turnout for a rainy dreary overcast day. All circles are paved so for me it was plenty of speed stuff including pulse jets and rat racers. I built a 1/2A proto speed plane strictly for fun and enjoyment powered by one of my worked over Tee Dee's. Unfortunately, and sad to say I replaced it with a more modern AME Zeuss. I managed 10 laps at 90+ mph. I figured not too shabby for the plane. Speed takes a lot of patience and testing. This includes several prop choices and head shimming, etc. A lot of documentation and constant monitoring of the flights. I for one was out to just fly a few flights and enjoy. I managed to do both.

I was able to see some of the new builds from this winter but also some of the neatly restored old relics from years back. Here's a pic of something you don't see too much which is the Sterling Corsair. Not a graceful flyer, but sure looks pretty on the ground. Also, a picture of a reconstructed P-38 Lightning, 2 Enya 35's for power, 73" wingspan weighs in at a whopping 96 ounces. That's right, 96. I was shocked at how well it flew actually. My son put it through it's paces. Low level inverted laps and just hard core flying. Flying over asphalt is different and for me seeing as I do most of the building becomes a bit scary. For my son, he shows no fear and just goes all out. Ken