Category Archives: Events

Standley Lake Float Fly April 25, 2015

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The spring float fly at Standley Lake.  The weather was beautiful and we had a great event!  The club-sponsored float fly raised nearly $500 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation that raises money for childhood cancer research.  Thanks to the 33 pilots with dozens of aircraft of various sizes and types, the many spectators, and the Standley Lake Park staff and rangers who helped with the event.

Photographs by Lee Jay Fingersh.  More pictures here.

Frozen Finger Fun Fly 2015

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Keeping true to AAM tradition, we kicked off the new year with our Frozen Finger Fun Fly.  This year we had gorgeous weather and loads of snow on the ground which meant landing gear wouldn’t work.  Several spectators showed up to watch the eleven contestants fly three timed events.  Once the points were added, Joe Pirozzoli took first place in the Expert Class while Dave Jones took first in the Novice Class.  Thankfully the worst incurred damage was a broken prop.

Stay safe and enjoy this year!

Photos taken by Rod Sage.

Turkey Wing Fun Fly 2014

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Nine contestants and many spectators showed up for the annual Turkey Fun Fly on Saturday after Thanksgiving. After three events, the points were tallied and Brad Weissenfels took 1st place followed by Lanny Hansen with 2nd and Joe Pirozzoli with 3rd in the expert category. In the novice category, Sam Sandoval took 1st, followed by Marv White with 2nd, and JD LaVasseur with 3rd. Ribbons were handed out for the top three positions plus a special Gold Plastic Cup was awarded to Sam Sandoval for getting the highest points in all three events. During the competition, we had a light cross wind; however just minutes after we opened the field to all, a squall came through and took out at least one plane.

Thanks to all who attended.

Rod Sage

Pictures by Joe Pirozzoli.