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EVENTS 2008: Joe Nall 2008 The TCRCAM was well represented at this years huge Joe Nall
big bird fly-in at Triple Tree Airdrome in Woodruff, SC from May 11 to May 18,
2008. Larry and Mary King and son Larry King, Jr and wife
Go to the Gallery for more pictures. Reporter, Jerry Wickline
Warbirds Over Paradise: Budd Inziello, Larry Honigman and Jerry Wickline represented the TCRCAM at the Warbirds Over Paradise event at Cape Coral on Friday and Saturday January 18, 19, 2008. Over 40 pilots registered to fly. Grey skies and warm temperatures prevailed throughout the the event, but the wind didn't appear until late Saturday afternoon. Even though the sun didn't shine, it didn't stop the flying, as the flightline was busy with four airplanes in the air at all times. A cold front moved through Saturday night and dropped the temperature into the mid 40's, which made it a cold and windy day for the Rseahawks Annual Swap Meet on Sunday morning. Still, about 15 tables were set up as the sellers braved the very cold and very windy morning. Winter Festival Of The Giants: Larry King, Budd Inziello and Jerry Wickline attended the Winter Festival of Giants at the Deland, Fl City Airport on February 21,22,23,and 24th, 2008. We were plagued with cold, rain, wind and heat the whole four days, but still managed to get in flights every day. Temperatures varied from a low of 44 degrees to a high 85 degrees. Attendance was down somewhat from years past, but still about 50 pilots registered to brave the wind and rain. TCRCAM Float Fly: The TCRCAM Float Fly scheduled for Easter Sunday March 23, 2008 was cancelled at the last minute due to rainy weather. Still several members from the Sundancers and few TCRCAM members showed up and braved the rainy weather. Larry King flew his 1/3 scale Cub and made several attempts to get airborne with his white 1/4 scale Cub, but despite several high speed runs he could not get it to lift off the water. He plans to change the wing incidence and try again another time. Jerry Wickline logged three successful flights on his 120 Lanier Mariner, powered by a Zenoah G-23. Budd Inziello arrived late but left his airplane in the car when a rain shower passed overhead. A few other club members showed up to see what was going on, but left their airplanes home. The wind was a dead calm and the pond surface was "glassy slick". The sun was hidden behind low clouds and provided perfect flying conditions, except for the rain. Sundancers 17th Annual Big Bird Fly In: The weather was perfect, the temperature was in the low 80's
and the wind (when there was any) was right down the runway. The
Sundancer"s 17the Annual Big Bird Fly-In at their Port St Lucie, Midway
Road flying site on March 28, 29 and 30, 2008 was a huge success. Although attendance was
down somewhat from previous years, over 40 pilots registered to brave the
perfect flying conditions. TCRCAM members Jerry
A Visit To The Top Of The World: T.C.R.C.A.M. was represented
at the “Big Bird Fly-In at the community of “On Top Of the World” IMAA Chapter
which is near Ocala, Fl. Members Courtney Payne and Chuck McGlynn went to the
event on Saturday 29 March to represent TCRCAM and The
Martin County Magnums, our local IMAA
Check the Gallery for more pictures. Event Calendar: January 18,19 ------------Warbirds Over Cape Coral, Cape Coral, Fl January 20---------------- Cape Coral Swap Meet, Cape Coral, Fl January 26 --------------- TCRCAM Annual Banquet, Seminole Inn, Indiantown February 16 -------------- Orlando RCACF Annual Swap Meet, Orlando, Fl February 17--------------- Palm Beach RC Swap Meet & Auction, Delray Beach, Fl February 21,22,23,24 --- Winter Festival Of Giants, Deland Golden Hawks, Deland, Fl February 22,23,24-------- Wings Over Venice, RC Flyers of Venice, Venice, Fl February 29, March 1 --- Southeastern Model Show Swap Meet, Perry, Georgia Mar 6, 7, 8, 9-------------- Florida Jets, Lakeland, Fl March 7, 8, 9---------------Dick Coles Memorial Big Bird Fly In, Palmetto, Fl March 15,16--------------- Gathering Of The Giants, Cape Coral RSeahawks, Cape Coral, Fl March 23 -------------------TCRCAM Float Fly, Jack James Drive March 28,29,30 ----------- 17th Annual Big Bird Fly-in, Sundancers RC, Port St Lucie, Fl April 8 thru 14------------- Sun 'N Fun, Lakeland, Fl (Scroll down for flyer) April 18, 19, 20------------ Spring Fling, Ocala Flying Model Club, Ocala, Fl April 19, 20----------------- Air Fair, Sarasota RC Squadron, Sarasota, Fl April 22, thru 27 ---------- Top Gun Invitational, Lakeland, Fl (Scroll down for flyer) May 14,15,16,17 ---------- Joe Nall IMAA Big Bird, Woodruff, SC May 24 ---------------------- Warbirds Over the Glades, Palm Beach RC, Delray Beach, Fl June 8 -----------------------RC Flea Market, Markham Park, Broward County RC Assoc. Sept 6 ------------------------Bomb Drop/Spot Landing, TCRCAM, Far South Field, Stuart Sept 20, 21 ------------------Bud McMillan Big Bird Fly-In, Gateway RC Club, Jacksonville Sept 20, 21 ------------------Summers End, Ocala Flying Model Club, Ocala Oct 10,11 --------------------Giant Scale Warbird Fly-In, Gateway RC Club, Jacksonville Oct 17,18,19 ---------------- Monster Planes USA, Frank Tiano Enterprises, Lake Wales Airport Oct 23,24,25 ----------------IMAA District V Mini Fest, Gateway RC Club, Jacksonville Nov 8, 9 ---------------------Southeast RC Big Bird Fly-In, Palm Beach RC Club, Boca Raton Nov 15,16 -------------------Salute to Veterans, Ocala Flying Model Club, Ocala Dec 6 -------------------------TCRCAM First Annual "Big" Swap Meet, TCRCAM, Palm City Dec 13,14 -------------------4th Annual Battle for Boca, Palm Beach RC Club, Boca Raton
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LuAn (they flew
in from Seattle, WA for the week), Jerry and Sue Wickline and Larry and Jane Honigman attended this huge event. Budd and Tracy Inziello had planned to
attend also, but cancelled out at the last minute for medical problems due to
his recent surgery. Budd is fine now. As of Saturday May 17th, 603
pilots from all over the world had registered to fly at this week long event. The largest turnout ever. We arrived before noon on Sunday May 11th, (event was
to start on Wednesday May 14th), accompanied by Larry and Mary in their
motor home and were surprised to find that over 100 motor homes and travel
trailers were already set up and the flight line was already full. We elected to pass up the regular flight line and instead fly float planes off
the lake. We found a choice spot to park that gave us a wonderful view of the lake and also a great view of the regular flight line. This year, a new
flight line was set up on this 400 acre site to accommodate 3D flyers only and
took some of the pressure off the original flight line.
A new bathhouse and gazebo was in partial operation. Friday night was the
huge BBQ. 1000 tickets were sold and all 1000 hungry flyers were served
(listen to this) in just 20 minutes. The menu was peel and eat shrimp,
pulled pork BBQ and BBQ chicken with all the "fixins". All you can drink beer
and sodas were included. I lost my Mariner 120 on
the first flight when I was temporarily blinded by the sun, but I was back in
the air after a few hours, when I bought a Mariner 40 to replace my larger
Mariner. Larry King and son Larry, logged many flights during the week on
his two big Cubs and his new Mariner 120. Generally, the weather cooperated except for a couple days of high winds when
only the very brave flew. Flyers and
visitors were welcome to stroll down
Vendors Row where about 30 tents were set up, and each day the noon-time demos
by some of worlds top pilots, thrilled the huge crowds that packed the flight
line. Of note, were two German pilots flying close formation acrobatics in their
big turbine powered jets, and world champion QuiQue Somenzini performing his
aerobatic routine. This is the biggest RC event in the world.
Next year when the middle of May rolls around, and the price of fuel has dropped
down to a more reasonable price, plan to attend this huge RC spectacular.
Reasonably priced hotels and motels are close by. 
Wickline, John Kelly,
Jacque Mittendorf, Larry Honigman, Budd Inziello and Larry King each logged
several flights each day. Even though the air was filled with airplanes
from 9:00AM to 3:00PM each day, only one significant crash occurred. A
midair collision between two P-51's during a six ship P-51 gaggle resulted in
the total loss for Ivan Gutierras's P-51. His flying buddies pitched in
and donated a NIB Top Flite P-51 to replace his loss. The other P-51
landed with only moderate damage. Jack DeLisle did a great job on the
microphone and added interesting commentary during the event. Ken Frehafer
was busy with his video and still cameras and his handiwork will show up on the
Sundancer's web site,
Chapter.
Leaving on Saturday morning and arriving three hours later, set up the tent,
registered as participating pilots, assembled the aircraft and (after a short
break), started flying. Courtney was flying his red and white “Edge” 540
powered by a 3W-106 engine. The twenty-eight pound, 108 inch W/S aircraft flew
great. Chuck McGlynn flew his beautiful new quarter-scale .91 Saito 4-cycle
glow powered RV-4. It was also his bird’s maiden voyage guide by a new Futaba
“Spectrum” radio. People who had met us last year for the event welcomed us
back and made us feel really at home at this excellent facility. We set up next
to David Laven (who is our Regional IMAA