Rich Landings
By Dan G. MVSA Webmaster Landings are big part of flying and competition. Rich R. went out twice this week to work on his landings. The video was made during his second session. It ends before he added more control … Continued
Cirrus Flugabwehrkanone (Flack)
Several members commented about these clouds today while out and about around town and flying at the main field. – Wayne W. Photo
(Near) Perfect Flying Day Caps 2021 Hand Launch Season
By Dan G. MVSA Webmaster Today’s Hand Launch contest was the last of the season and the conditions were near perfect as six fliers went for gold. The crisp fall blue sky brought light and variable winds. The air warmed … Continued
Fabulous Day for Flying
By Robert. S. MVSA MemberNovember 2, 2021 Flying was fabulous. Lift everywhere. I was just out doing a lot of trimming and landing practice. It was a blue-sky fall day, temperature maxed out at 48F, wind south-east at 3-6 mph … Continued
Fall Day Flying
By Dan G., MVSA Webmaster
October Hand Launch Contest
by Dan G. MVSA Webmaster Yesterday seven flyers competed in the October Hand Launch contest under a quiet overcast sky with bratwurst on the grill. The contest had been postponed due to rain earlier in the month. They are normally … Continued
Blue Sky Fall Fly Day
By Dan G. – MVSA Webmaster The sky grew into a dark blue as the afternoon of flying came to a close for three of us today at the main field. Jeff M. made his way out flying for the … Continued
Windy Day – Practice, Entertainment & Camaraderie
By Robert S., – MVSA MemberO’Fallon, MO – Sunday – September 26, 2021 Hi Flyers: Today was a wonderful day at the field. There were 6-8 of us out there. Some guys who I have not seen for a while. Fast Eddie … Continued
9/23/21 – Camera practice meets turbulents
By Dan G. Today was a good day to go flying and experiment with shooting video. The air was cooler, the air was more volatile and combining camera and planes has its unique challenges. Dad and I went to the … Continued
9/20/21 – Big Lift & Big Wind at O’Fallon
By Wayne & Ed Windy, windy, windy. Sure am getting in my share of ‘windy’ practice lately. If you were at the club contest a week ago then you know what I’m talking about. To me, and I didn’t have … Continued