>Thanks to all who made the new RINGMASTER FLY-A-THON a major
>success by setting a new record for flights flown by the one
>and only classic design......the RINGMASTER. It is certain
>that the old bird deserves and has our respect. I am a great
>fan of the RINGMASTER, having built my first one in 1955 (and
>a few since then). Thanks.........even though my arthritic
>knees said no to my contributing to the flight totals this
>year.....oh well, there is always next year and a new record
>to be pursued. ......... TDurrill
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In Burlington Ontario on Saturday with both Burlington and Etobicoke (Toronto) Balsa Beaver Club members logged 30 flights and Toronto on Sunday 22 more flights, both days steady winds gusting to 30mph and rain on Sunday with a minumum of 2 ounces of fuel plus each per flight for a total of 52 flights if I am correct and we had a riot with the 7 or 8 maybe more flyable RM models that were present. Last year there there was one old Ringmaster and I wasn't there so I don't remember the count. Next year there will be many more Ringmasters with one 576 on the boards and my own faithful enlargement of an S-2 to 63 inch span which should be at least a dozen RM's. This event has given us one more great reason to get out and fly as a group. October in Ontario can deliver a variety of weather conditions.
I wish I could have posted a pic. Can't get under 50kb.
Cheers, Bill