2023-2024 Bong Eagles Indoor Flying at Racine Memorial Hall

October 4, 2023 Flying Session

There were 4 flyers at this Indoor Session, including H. G. F. from Oshkosh, Jeff A. from Waukesha, Chuck M. from Deerfield, IL and Joe B. from Wheaton, IL. Jim G. came to visit. Jeff A. and Joe B. contributed photos.

H.G. F. enjoyed flying his Almost Wright twin pusher

**H. G. F. with his beautiful Almost Wright scale pusher**

Jeff A. had good flights with his Mini Stick

Jeff A. also had fun with his Boxy Bipe

Joe B. was getting his Dayton Wright No-Cal scale plane back in the air

**Joe B. with his Dayton Wright Racer No-Cal**

November 1, 2023 Flying Session

There were 3 flyers at this Indoor Session, including Jeff A. from Waukesha, Chuck M. from Deerfield, IL and Joe B. from Wheaton, IL. Jeff’s Wife provided encouragement. Jeff A. and Joe B. contributed photos.

Jeff A. and Chuck M. with their planes

Jeff’s A-R.O.G. plane flying high at Memorial Hall

**Close-up of Jeff’s A-R.O.G. in flight**

Joe B. with his P-18 and Jeff A.’s Phantom Flash

Memorial Hall’s beautiful flying space, with Joe and Chuck busy getting models ready

December 6, 2023 Flying Session

There were two Bong Eagles flying at Racine on December 6. Jeff A. was trying out his new Semi-Tandem A-6 (AMA Rule Book) model. Joe B. flew 2 of his No-Cal planes, but had best results with his F1L (EZ-B) model. There were also 2 groups of Science Olympiad flyers from Wisconsin high schools. They successfully tuned up some of their models.

Jeff A.’s New Semi Tandem A-6 Model

**Jeff A. with his Semi-Tandem A-6 Model**

**Jeff’s Semi Tandem A6 flew well right off the board**

Joe B.’s Planes

A Science Olympiad Plane

**One of the Science Olympiad Planes in Flight**

February 7, 2024 Flying Session

There were two Bong Eagles flying at Racine on February 7. Jeff A. was trying out his new Dime Scale B.A.T. (British Aerial Torpedo – manned version) that he built from a Volare Products Short Kit. Volare has documentation for this rare experimental WWI Monoplane (https://volareproducts.com/blog/?page_id=3524/). He also got his “Stringless Wonder” to fly well. This flying Kite from Bill Hannan plans will be a one design contender at the EAA Flight Fest. Joe B. had best results with his simple R.O.G. model. There were also 2 groups of Science Olympiad flyers from Wisconsin high schools, one of novices and the other quite advanced. They successfully tuned up their models. Mike K. and Jim G. came out to also aid the students and their coaches.

Jeff A.’s Dime Scale B.A.T. Model from a Volare Short Kit

Jeff A.’s “Stringless Wonder” from Bill Hannan Plans

**Jeff A. flying his Stringless Wonder**

March 6 Flying Session

There were three Bong Eagles flying at Racine on March 6. Jeff A. was flying his planes for F1L and A6 competition. He also got his “Stringless Wonder” to fly well (64 seconds). This flying Kite from Bill Hannan plans was a one design contender at the EAA Flight Fest. Chuck M. had great flights with an impressive Limited Penny Plane. He also coached the Science Olympiad fliers. Joe B. brought his new Jetco R.O.G. model and a new Stringless Wonder. He was able to get the trimming process started. There were also a number of Science Olympiad flyers from 3 Wisconsin schools. They successfully tuned up their models. Jeff A. and Joe B. contributed photos.