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 David Poe of Paragould prepares his RC model during last year's Spring Fun-Fly in Piggott. The craft was one of dozens that were on display, and flown, for those in attendance. (file photo) [Click to enlarge] |
The event is being held at Mayo Field, located three quarters of a mile east of the Piggott Swimming Pool.
Saturday's activities will include scale and competition planes flying at different intervals and at about 2 p.m. judging of civilian and military aircraft will be conducted. The fun fly is set for 3 p.m., followed by open flying and various feature flying segments. After dark those interested in trying nighttime flying will have the opportunity.
Sunday will include open and feature flying with a raffle of donated items set for 2 p.m. Church and youth groups also are encouraged to attend the afternoon fly. Those taking a Sunday school announcement will get a free drink at the concession stand.
The Piggott R/C Modelers boasts membership of enthusiasts from Piggott, Poplar Bluff, Dexter, Campbell, Bernie, Gideon, Kennett, Brookland, Paragould, Jonesboro, Corning, McDougal and Greenway. In the past as many as 50 AMA registered pilots have attended, coming from Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama.
Club members noted this year's show promises to be a big one, with aircrafts ranging in size from a one to two foot wing span to half-scale models with wing spans of 10 to 12 feet. Organizers also noted that AMA insurance is required for all those wishing to fly at the event.
There is no charge for admission for spectators and the public is encouraged to attend. Those who want more information about the event or the club in general may contact Myron Low at 870-598-3755 or by email at lowreflyer@yahoo.com; Lloyd "Colt" Daughetee at 573-888-7376, or Bill Cobb at 870-215-1552. A map to the site also is available at www.piggott.net/~rcmodel/