During our annual Fly-in, which has met with rain and storms lately, this year we had a brief period of quite nice weather while we flew together with some friends from nearby clubs.

	I should remember to take off my cap while taking  pictures. The true pilot's view. Rie Jansen with his Chechian large scale beauty, Powered by a MDZ 40cc gas guzzler. Nice lazy flier too.
A Chechian 3D plane, shown here by Rie Jansen's son, who even was supposed to fly it. :-) This plane performs amazing feats with an experienced pilot at the sticks. (Rie)
Some last pre-flight checks are made as preparation for a series of piggy back launches
After sitting at Idle for a while, the engine belches smoke when the throttle is advanced, due to 20% oil. In a yard or so the tail will rise, and off she goes. Note the negative angle of attack that the glider is set up with. This required an ejection mechanism to get rid of the tail-less devils. Even with the wraps released they would not part with their host.
	Just to please the photographer, a low pass eject below tree top height. Clearly visible here is the large wash-in at the wing tips that provides the rock-steady stability needed to get the job done.
	My pride and  joy.  the FW190 longnose Dora is a Marutaka kit and runs a ST.90 engine with a 13x7 prop. weighs in at 4.5 Kg. The Spitfire is a mark IX from a Sterling kit, powered by an OS-F91 turning a 13.5x8 prop. Weight is 5.5 Kg
Due to a miscalculated landing, one wheel popped off, causing a four-point landing. She will be back as soon as her wounds have healed. Freight Train is 18 years of age, and in this picture is powered by a ST G20/23 with own design mousse-type muffler. Prop is 18x10 to 16x14. weight is 9 Kg
Fly-in 2001, Mik Reeves Spitfire, 14 lbs, 1.20 OSF engine
	Fly-in 2001, flight line
Fly-in 2001, Some extreme stuff for my currently Ryoby-powered Freight Train to tow. The Supertigre has more power, but gas has some charm of it's own. This sure was the limit for me, the heavily muffled engine and the over weight Freight train. It took a second or two of maximum pull, to get it al in motion.	This year was the first time I had a chance to tow gliders. Whenever it went wrong it did, because I neglected to keep the speed up and line taut while climbing in curves, and the glider overtook me. This cause the line to go slack, and started the Yo-Yo!
	Piggy back is easier, because I know how to! Would this size plane do it piggy-back? Yep! Without a hitch.
Though I grew grey hairs while the glider pilot relaxes.

More pics soon!