Despite the weather, the Third Annual 100 Mile Model Flyers Society Fun Fly Air Show had a good turnout on the June 25 weekend.
“The weather wasn’t the best Saturday morning,” says society president Bill Hood.
“But, it turned out OK later that day and Sunday was great.”
The number of people who came out to watch was down from last year, Hood says, attributing the lower numbers to the weather.
“But, we had great participation for donations to the [100 Mile House} Food Bank. I haven’t got the exact amount, but it is close to $600.”
Hood adds this is the reason they hold the fly-ins.
“It is a fun day for the flyers, but also the money raised goes to a good cause.”
The air show had about 75 flights going on both days. Pilots came from all over British Columbia, and at least one person from the United States, according to Hood.
The raffle prizewinner was John Code of 100 Mile House, who took home a model airplane – a Cessna 182 model.
Winners of the fun fly were: Cory Doucette of 100 Mile House, first, a gold plated model airplane engine (collectors item); Michael Hendry of 100 Mile, second, a 40 size twist aerobatic model plane; and Ron Elliot of Ashcroft, third, a rescue helicopter.
The winners are chosen from a draw, as all of the registered pilots names are thrown into a “hat, says Hood.
He adds it would be too difficult to judge since some of the pilots are fairly new and some have been flying for years.
“I want to thank all the volunteers, Nick Christianson for use of his airport, the [Cariboo Regional District], and the spectators who came out to watch us and support the food bank.”
