Frenchman's Bay Float Fly - Saturday, April 30th! 5:00pm

[Michael]

That was fun! 

I think there were about 8 or so flyers, and a couple members came to watch.

It was a bit windy at first, but it calmed down nicely.

Highlights included Rob D's first flights off water, a bit of formation flying, a couple maidens (including my waterbomber), and lots of nice landings

There were a few mishaps, but that's part of the experience and the fun.

Thanks to Robert for organizing, and for helping us with his boat.

[bweaver]

Yes it was a lot of fun.  Thanks Rob for organizing it and the boat was really helpful.  (No, I wasn't the only one that needed it.) 

The Savoia Marchetti is still in one peice.  A little wet, but it will fly another day.  Try! Try! Try Again!

Great evening and nice seeing so many out. 

[Wingnutz]

Michael, Bruce, thanks for the updates...glad it turned out well. Sorry I missed it...my Beaver was packed on the car in anticipation of joining Rob's float fanatics but I got held up 'til nearly 700 o'clock and decided to wait 'til next time. Looking forward to the next one!

[sihinch]

Goodness me, Bill. That is late. 700 o'clock! You must be shattered!

[octagon]

Thanks for all the help from everyone there, Rob and Michael and Bruce in particular,  on my first water flying experience. It was a lot of fun. I like the fact you can always take off and land directly into the wind, and it is just kind of cool watching takeoffs and landings on water. I have a few mods to make on the Beaver, but I am looking forward to the next float fly. I am more determined than ever to get us access to that quarry on McCowan Rd.

[battlestu]

.....but I am looking forward to the next float fly.

shameless club self promotion the next float fly is on May 14 (on the golden shores on Frenchman's Bay)

Greg

[Michael]

I'll be working that day. I'm glad I flew yesterday.

[eric]

Yes, a great night of float flying! My Beaver finally flew and my wee 1970 Sterling airboat scooted around quite well. Unfortunately, my Seawind bought the farm after a battery failure and undignified splashdown. It was on its last legs anyway, being a little ratty after an explosive head on with a duck at the cottage.

Thanks to Robert for organizing these float flies; they're always a lot of fun.

[piker]

Hey guys.  Posting from warm and sunny La Jolla.   Yep.  Good time last night.   It never really calmed down like I always hope for but the breeze was from a good direction so it was quite manageable.  Thanks for coming out for some float flying. We'll do it again in a couple of weeks.  Maybe at a different location.