Pictures from the Jerry Ortego Memorial Scale Fly In that took place back on June 5th and 6th have finally been posted. These fantastic photos are courtesy of our clubs very own Marty Nelson, whom you will often see at just about every club event with his trusty camera in hand. There are over 300 pics to browse through for this event. Thanks again Marty for sharing these fantastic photos. Click on the 2010 3D Deflection and Freestyle Event: Wrap Up
Written by Tom Callahan Tuesday, 25 May 2010 09:21
The first event of the season is behind us, and it was a great success, setting the pace for the rest of the year. There were about 25 die hard pilots taking Friday off to come out and fly. Saturdays turnout was even stronger with 41 pilots. Although it was windy at times, this did not stop any of the seasoned pilots from showing their right stuff. The event was incedent free, with only a couple of deadsticks. Many photos from the event are up in the gallery, and many more are rolling in, so check back often. Speaking of Rolling in, it seems that the most popular maneuver out there was the rolling harrier, and almost all the polots were able and willing to demonstrate their proficiecy in this maneuver....in 12-15mph wind.
Thanks to the sponsors, Ace Hobbies, DW Foamies, Desert Aircraft, Air Wild, Hobbie Club USA, E-Power, and 3-D Hobby Shop for making this event possible. The 35% Yak courtesy of Thunder Tiger/ACE went to Ground Pounder Bill. The 29% Edge 540 courtesy of Airwild Hobbies went to 10 year old Robbie and the DA-50R went to Jason Benson. Also, a huge thanks goes out to volunteers for making sure this event was pulled off without a glitch.
We're also in the process of tracking down the complete list of plaque winners, so check back here soon for the results.
Check out the Photo Gallery here, (you'll need to click on the 3D Full Deflection and Freestyle 2010 gallery)
Also, here is a Video of the event, Friday only though....
So who is excited about the 3-D Full deflection and Free Style Event that is happening at our Prado Field on May 21st and 22nd? Well I am for one, and since I've never been to one of these events, I thought I'd bone up on some of the maneuvers that I might be seeing at the event. I began compile a small list of maneuvers and the descriptions, thinking that maybe others might be intereted as well. Anyhow, I kind of got carried away and created a monster of a list with over 60 maneuvers with descriptions and youtube videos back them up. Now I doubt that we will see all 60 of these, but I know I learned a lot about the creative maneuvers that pilots are doing these days, and am hoping to get out to the field and try some of them. Second thought I'd better hit the Simulator first. 
As if there was not enough going on around here this month, May 15th and 16th is the famous 
I want to “THANK” these 32 individuals 
Prado Field will be having a cleanup weekend on April 3rd and possibly 4th starting at 8am. Flying will not be allowed during this time while the cleanup is in progress. There is plenty of work to do so bring your shovels, racks, hoes, gloves and so on. Phil Goodwine, our club president, will be bringing his dump trailer, John Deer mower and trash bags. The field has already been sprayed with Agriserve Weed Control, so there will be plenty of dead plants to remove. There is no set time as to when flying will resume on Saturday or Sunday.
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