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2017 Flying Follies Fun Fly September 2 to 4, 2017

Commentary by Doug Blackmore: We had another fun weekend this year in spite of the horrendous wind. 25 km/h did not stop us from putting together an impromptu LA 25 Sport Race on Saturday. Brad and Nancy LaPointe were again such generous and gracious hosts that I cannot imagine attending any other event on Labour Day weekend. I was there with my Black Wasp hoping for a first flight. It took me most of Saturday to install everything, and while doing so, I found a small leak in one of the fuel tanks. I managed a temporary repair but Saturday was too windy. Fortunately things were a bit calmer on Sunday and Len managed to fly the Wasp for a few minutes to confirm the lead out guide position, tank plumbing, and radio operation. One of the more interesting Sunday events was Bi-Slobbing. Paul, Keith, and Len all had bi-slobs out dancing in the wind. Keith and Len had the bright idea to have a "bi-slob combat" contest. There was a serious crash in round 2, and Len's went home without its fuselage! I did not return on Monday as the winds were forecast at 35 km/h and I'm pretty sure no one else flew that day.

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BI-SLOB COMBAT Champions: Keith Morgan & Len Bourel

Len Bourel Keith Morgan

Keith is drinking a beer through a small hole I cut in the side of a beer can so as to preserve the unopened top. This can went on to become the center tank of my Black Wasp which Len and I used the following weekend to set a new Canadian control-line endurance record. (DB)

Bi-Slob Combat

Pilot 1st Round 2nd Round Place

Keith Morgan ? ? ?*

Len Bourel ? ? ?*

* As there were no cut counters, timers, or circle marshal, a winner could not be determined.

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LA .25 Sport Race Champions: Len Bourel & Doug Blackmore

Doug Blackmore Len Bourel

LA .25 Sport Race

Pilot Pit Final

Len Bourel Doug Blackmore 1st

Len Bourel Paul Smith 2nd

Paul Smith Brad LaPointe 3rd

Competing entries were Doug Blackmore, Len Bourel, Paul Smith, Ken Towers, and Brad LaPointe. However, the "teams" were fluid throughout, and I cannot remember exactly who beat whom.