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2008 KMAS Annual May Fun Fly

Author: Bill Cousins

On May 11, 2008 Kamloops Model Airplane Society had their annual fun fly. The event started at 9:00 am and went through until 4:00 pm. It could have been a better day as it was cloudy, windy and raining from time to time but it did not dampen the fun of those in attendance. Both flyers and spectators appeared to be enjoying the day.

There was a good contingent of planes from electric to an Extra 300 to a B-25 Mitchell to helicopters. The B-25 Mitchell took the People's Choice award and it was well deserved.

There is always good conversation amongst the pilots, spinning more than propellers and talking about planes, motors or just wishing out loud for the next project. Lester, from Lester's Hobbies was there as usual selling parts like crazy and bringing in orders for the customers so they escape shipping charges. Being mobile is a great service to his customers and a great way for him to keep in touch with everyone at numerous events.

KMAS has a very good site with a paved runway as well as a grass strip and plenty of flight tables to accommodate anyone that wants to fly. The club has a versatile club house with power and all the amenities that go with it. The day of the Fun Fly the club cooked up some tasty hamburgers and hot dogs served along with coffee and soft drinks.

Terry Faulkner acted as the MC and explained to the spectators what planes were flying and the manouvers that the pilots were doing.

Thanks to the Kamloops club for putting on a real good fun fly even though the weather was less than ideal. Due to their energy and enthusiasm everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. If you want to attend next years Fun Fly or any other event they host, they are located in Heffley Creek just off the No. 5 Yellowhead Highway. If you want to check out their website www.kmasrc.ca for more information regarding their upcoming events or next years May Fun Fly.

click to enlarge Beautiful bi-plane	click to enlarge Busy getting planes ready	click to enlarge Cessna Sky Master twin engine	click to enlarge Cherokee
click to enlarge Colourful Extra 300	click to enlarge Cubs are always popular.	click to enlarge Decathlon	click to enlarge Extra
click to enlarge Fine plane with a 2-stroke	click to enlarge Flight tables with lots of storage.	click to enlarge Good looking Cub also converts to float plane	click to enlarge Good looking flight tables
click to enlarge I believe this one is electric.	click to enlarge Lanciar	click to enlarge Mid size U-CAN-DO	click to enlarge Modified Protege
click to enlarge Sig 4-Star 120 gas powered	click to enlarge Small electric Bi-plane	click to enlarge Small electric Edge	click to enlarge Small electric helicopter.
click to enlarge Small light electric plane	click to enlarge Small thick airfoil wing arobatic plane	click to enlarge Some good looking planes there.	click to enlarge Spacewalker
click to enlarge Spitfire	click to enlarge Taube 90 .91 4-stroke Satio	click to enlarge Thick airfoil arobatic	click to enlarge This is one nice plane
click to enlarge This looks like a Dynaflight Butterfly.	click to enlarge This plane was for sale.