We're Back

Ok, it's been a while; but give the old man a break. The summer got off to a slow start but when it did come, it was too good for blog writing. Weddings, family and friends gatherings and good flying days took priority. I will attempt to bring this up to date with regard to 2B2 happenings.
On June 27 the aerodrome hosted the second annual Northeast Radio Control Model Club.Although the fog rolled in early that morning, it decided to stay for the whole day. Nevertheless the model pilots came and demonstrated their skills to a large group including some senior citizens who were bussed in for the event. The day began with 2B2's fantastic breakfast followed by hamburgers and dogs. Keeping a watchful eye on the donation box was our lovely Ashley Noyes. The model flying went on as scheduled although at lower altitudes. The model jet flew into the clouds for a while and was finally brought in IFR (instinct for retrieval). Hopefully next years event will be fog less.
Yankee Homecoming brings our great skydivers out for their annual jump on the beach and Dusharme's fabulous culinary gig. With Butchy taking care of the logistics and Steve and super dog flying the jumpers all day, a good time was had by all. By the way Steve had the good sense to stay in the plane.
To cap the summer season, the traditional Noyes taildragger fly-in was held as always on the third weekend in September. The howling winds kept some folks at home on Saturday but the hardy pilots flew in anyway. Doctor Bob and Son came down from the north country in their super dog on a screaming tail wind in record time showing 193 mph over the ground. Fortunately the bird is a Noyes special, so the wings were still on it when they landed. Commander Hughes demonstrated crosswind landing skills in the fiery twin Comanche from NH16. Veronique and Serge flew in on Saturday also, all the way from Montreal, in Serge's beautiful Super Cub. They enjoyed a good tail wind as well. Steve also was the resident chef for breakfast and PM burgers and dogs. The photographer managed to talk Charlie to pose with two locals. Talk about a rose between two thorns. Windy or not, the glider was up with Paul and Tom taking turns and they even talked Steve in going up again. No; he did not do any screaming this time. All in all, it still was a pretty good turnout. Thanks Steve and Tina!