[paco ritter]

We have been working at the flying field a bit this past week making ready for our Big Bird event that is taking place this upcoming Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Of course Friday is "unscheduled" open flying and not really considered part of our event, but as always, a number of pilots will arrive that day to "get the feel" of our place. There promises to be some great flying and a good show that day just as a freebee to all who plan to attend. If you have the chance to come out on Friday, be sure and show up, it'll be good.

Saturday will be the big day, lots of pilots already signed up, lots more promised. Of course, this day is for 80" or true quarter scale planes only. Hope all can attend, the weather man is promising favorable weather for our area this weekend. Should be a great kick of show for the flying season. Much advertisement and getting the message out has gone into our event. The public as well as the media should be out in force.

Sunday will be our laid back flying day, open for what ever you choose to fly. Will be another great day.

One of our Club members, a full scale helicopter pilot, has promised to bring the real deal down for our viewing pleasure on Saturday. At the end of the day, he has saved a couple of seats for a pair of lucky registered RC pilots, who we'll draw names for, to ride back to Texarkana Regional Airport with him in the 'copter. This should be outstanding!!

More work is coming up, the field will be ready, hope to see you here in Texarkana at the TRCFC's Ravel Stroman Field located on the north end of Lake Wright Patman, HWY US59 just a few miles south of Texarkana, TX.


See you there, Paco