2002 Midwest Regional Float Fly
12th Annual
September 7-8 

Enjoy the pictures! Photos by Skymaster Greg Cardillo 

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This year's Super Raffle prize was a Great Planes 1/3 scale Pitts Special assembled and ready to fly. The Pitts was powered with a OS BGX engine and a Futaba Radio. Second Prize was an Great Planes Giles 202 - assembled
Thanks to all the manufacturers for their contributions and to all the club members who assembled the planes! 


The location - beautiful Island Lake State Park in Brighton, Michigan

The Flying Boats:

 
A Grumman Albatross taxing and ready for takeoff.


A Balsa USA Laker on an inverted pass. An Ace Seamaster taxing by.


A Sikorsky S-39 on landing approach.  Feature Plane!


The Balsa USA Northstar has been a popular choice the last few years - 
Here are a few of them:


A custom Balsa USA Northstar finished in Air Force/Marine F-18 colors on takeoff.
Another passing by at high speed taxi.


Two Northstars on a flyby in close formation!


The fleet of Northstars!


Laddie Mikulasko, designer of the Northstar, brought his latest creation - the Arrow... Lighter than its predecessor and with plug in wings.


A SeaDancer on high speed taxi.


"Its showtime" the words of the late Chet Brady echoed as his plane - the Custom Privateer was flown as was Chet's wish.  His family was on hand to watch.

The Float Planes:


Dehaviland Turbo Beaver.  Feature Plane!


A Sea Cruiser ready for takeoff.  One of several trainers on floats.


Top Flite Cessna climbing out after takeoff.  Feature Plane!


A Balsa USA Eindecker and Sig AstroHog Bipe


12 propellers in push/pull configuration power this Dornier.  Feature Plane!



The Piper Cub is always a popular float plane - in many sizes up to 1/3 scale..


A Hanger 9 Pizazz ARF on floats.  Feature Plane!


Am electric powered "Dragonfly"


Ariat Husky takes to the air!  Feature Plane!


and sometimes they get wet....  or worse...

Another great Midwest Regional Float Fly in 2002!!  Come join us for our 2003 - 13th annual event on September 6-7, 2003!

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