The late Dave Shrum was present in spirit at the 2024
Oregon Flying Fun No. 2, held on a glorious sunny day at
Church on the Rise in Roseburg. Dave's many
airplanes and engines were offered as door prizes for
the event, along with plans and lots of other modeling
gear. Everyone who attended took home pieces of
Dave's extensive collection.
As usual, the Roseburg area control-line enthusiasts
hosted a delightful day of flying, along with a tasty
barbecue lunch.
Participants brought out an array of unusual airplanes
to fly on a day with just a little breeze. The field was
damp from recent rains but solid enough for flying and
well-mowed by the energetic Roseburg CL flying group.
Those attending included Jim Corbett, Mark Crouse, Mike
Hazel, Russ Hester, Walter Hicks, Dave La Fever, Bob
Lewis, Slav Malovan, Terry Mitchell, Bil Mix, Chris
Nicholls, Gene Pape, Alan Rader, John Thompson and Gary
Weems, and possibly some others.
Next up in the Oregon Flying Fun series is No. 3, in
Eagle Point, Ore., on March 4, hosted by the
control-line fliers of the Rogue Eagles.
See Where the Action Is for
details.
Oregon Flying Fun No. 2 photo gallery
Many of the late Dave Shrum's planes
were displayed (all those facing the trailer) and then
given away as door prizes and a few were flown in his
honor. Flying Lines photo.
The door prize table included many of
Dave's engines and lots of other modeling gear. Flying
Lines photo.
The pit area was busy all day. At
left Russ Hester prepares a Combat plane for a flight. Flying
Lines photo.