By Mike Hazel

Several control-line pilots and several enthusiastic control-line spectators showed up at Mike & Laura Hazel’s Zoot Ranch for an enjoyable backyard fun fly and barbecue.  The weather turned out nearly perfect, temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, and a mostly cloudy but calm sky.

Most of the flying was of the casual boring-holes-in-the-sky variety.  Planes ranged in type from Floyd Carter’s tiny diesel-powered ship to Dave Shrum’s impressive spark ignition Skylark. Mike Denlis made another attempt with his monoline-control Tutor.  He got several laps into the flight before finally making a pilot error which took the plane straight into the ground.  Many other planes did not make it out onto the grass circle, but were nevertheless enjoyable to look at.

And then of course there was the food!

Grilled burgers and dogs, with plenty of desserts, salads, and other yummy munchies brought to share by the attendees.

Attending were: Barbara White and Richard Entwhistle, Tom Brightbill, Bruce Tunberg, Gene and Carole Pape, Mike Denlis, Floyd and Phyllis Carter, Don and Margaret Dotter, Dave Royer, Doug Powers, Bill Lee, Dave LaFever, Dave and Peggy Shrum, Walter Hicks and Robert Ladd.

Zoot Ranch Fun Fly photos