FROZEN THUMB FLY
1 JAN 2005
Another year has raced by once again, which means it is time for the annual frozen thumb fly! The weather is really messed up this year. On Dec 31st myself and about half a dozen others flew in shirt sleeves and extremely light wind. Jan 1 proved to be a different day. Damp cold winds made coats a requirement. As the day wore on scattered showers with down pours mixed in here and there just to make it interesting. Then by 10pm it was59degrees which was nicer than all day.
Last year we gave out 37 flying certificates. This year we gave out 34 so the weather did not hold many back! I noticed that 3 girls (daughters) got certificates this year. That is GREAT! Last year there were 5 crashes while this year there were only 4 crashes. Gary Himes started out the day with a cart wheel due to a loose servo tray. A little glue and he was back in the air. Next Dave Stadler had a rough landing which broke off landing gear and motor off. Next Charlie Schroeder put his plane back in the air after flying earlier in one of the down pours, anyhow something was wet and the plane went in. Last but not least was Stephan Fiebich. Stephan had a hot little number that got strained thru the trees. I believe his motor was the biggest piece to come out the other side.
As usual, Jim Stocker brought a large pot of chili and the club furnished bowls, spoons crackers and cheese. A lot of members brought cookies, cakes, fudge, drinks plus a much more that I cannot recall right now. The club thanks each one of you.
Gary Himes got the first official flight of the year. Bill Creswell was seen with the master buddy box in hand.
Happy New Year Everyone.
This years certificate holders are as follows;
Henry Alexander
Greg L Boggs
Greg W Boggs
Ron Carroll
Mike Coyne Jr
William Crane
Bill Creswell
Stephen Fiebich
Greg Golden
Mark Golden
Mathew Golden
Gary Himes
Saralyn Himes
Shawn Horrocks
Walt Hulen
Larry Johnson
Keri McQuerrey
Rick McQuerrey
Ed Morrow
Bryan Moten
Kerry Moten
Mark Nuetzmann
Charlie Schroeder
Steve Shippy
David Stadler
Jim Stocker
Kyle Strope
Greg Stumpf
Stephane Stumpf
Ron Swindle
Dwayne Thomas
Pete Whitteck
Dan Williamson