Yesterday my Great Planes “Stuka JU-87” was maidened with mixed results. The engine flamed out on take-off and rolled into the hog wallow at the north end of the runway. That foray with the hog residue broke off the fiberglass spats and caused the remainder of the two flights to be made without the trademark look of a Stuka. Nonetheless, it flew well and will be out of the shop in no time.

Today’s many, many flights by a good turn-out of LAFFS members included the impressive sight of Gene Wallock’s “Blackburn Monoplane” in the air. You are right, Gene. It needs a pilot!

If you missed the last two days, you missed some great weather and fine camaraderie.

— Larry