2022-2023 Bong Eagles Indoor Flying at Racine Memorial Hall

November 2, 2022 Flying Session

Six Fliers enjoyed flying in the large Class II site. Photos by Jeff A. and Joe B.

Modelers Talking Shop
Joe B & 2015 Sci. Oly. Plane
Jeff A.’s Ross Flier finds height
Joe B’s 2015 Sci. Olympiad Plane

Chuck M. with Science Olympiad Planes

Chuck M. & Sci. Oly Plane
More Sci. Oly. Planes
Chuck’s torque Meter

Dave L. & Tandem Penny Plane and Science Olympiad Plane

Dave L. & Tandem Penny Plane
Dave I.’s Sci Oly. Plane
Tandem Penny Plane
Tandem Penny Plane
Dave L. & Tandem Penny Plane

December 7, 2022 Flying Session at Memorial Hall

2 members were flying, and 2 more were visiting. There were 2 high school students performing test flights on the Science Olympiad Wright Stuff senior class planes built to 2023 rules. Photos by Jeff A. and Joe B.

Jeff A.’s F1L / EZ B plane (flights lasting 5 minutes!)
Joe B.’s “Mai” 35 cm ws plane
Joe B’s Big Smash P-18 Plane
2023 Science Olympiad Plane on Test Flight
Joe B’s TurboStallion NoCal (Volare Kit)
Joe B. with nicely detailed No-Cal
Joe B. winds P-18 Stick Model
Jeff A.’s F1L finds Height

February 1, 2023 Flying Session

2 members were flying, and 2 more were visiting. There was an impromptu contest of R.O.G. (Rise Off Ground) planes between Jeff A.’s Boxy Bipe and Joe’s 35 cm span Union Models conversion. Jeff won with a 72 sec flight vs Joe’s at 42 sec. Photos by Jeff A. and Joe B.

Jeff A.’s “Boxy Bipe” R.O.G>
Joe B.’s 35 cm Union Models R.O.G.
“Boxy Bipe” in flight
Joe. B. Prepping R.O.G.
Joe B.’s “Stingless Wonder” from Peck Kit
Joe B.’s new F1L (18 inch W.S.)
Joe B. with “Stringless”
Joe B. prepping F1L

March 1, 2023 Flying Session

Three Eagles, Jeff A., Joe B. and Chuck M., were flying, along with 2 youth getting experience with their Science Olympiad C Class (High School) planes.

Chuck M Prepping his Cessna for flight
Jeff A with his No-Cal Ohka WWII Flying Bomb
Chuck M’s Dime Scale Cessna Airmaster, which flew very well
Joe B getting his F1L ready for flight
Science Olympiad competitor and his plane
Joe B winding his Stringless Wonder

April 5 Flying Session

On April 5, there were 10 people at the Fun Fly, including 5 Bong Eagles members (Jeff A., Mike K., Dave L., Jim G. and HG F.) and 2 students practicing for the Science Olympiad Wright Stuff.

Jeff A.’s Baby A-ROG coming down
Jeff A.’s Baby A-ROG Near Ceiling
H.G. F. with Mini Citabria
H.G. F.’s Phantom Flash Flying High