You've seen the announcements for the airshows in Johnsburg; right? Not the Navy's Blue Angels or the USAF Thunderbirds, but the little or not-so-little remote-controlled aircraft that perform amazing maneuvers at the hands of their controllers on the ground.
Yesterday (I know, I know; why didn't I write about this last week?) was the Second Annual RC Air Show on Pioneer Road, north of McHenry.
The event was well-organized and well-attended. By 12:30PM parking was starting to get tight. There were many aircraft there - both being flown and just on display.
I was nearly the last to sign up to "fly" one of them in the morning schedule. Unfortunately, the plane I was second-in-line to fly crashed on landing. Not a bad crash, but enough to loosen the tail surfaces and create a repair job before it could return to the air.
We have, right here in Woodstock, a well-stocked store and a knowledgeable businessowner who can get you started. Stop by Woodstock Hobbies, on the Square at 124 Cass Street, and get acquainted with Bill Pfeiffer. Visit his website at http://www.woodstockhobbies.com/ Bill donated a plane for yesterday's raffle. Bill, I'm still waiting for the call to pick it up!
