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Tom Aldrich has reserved the EFR on 09-17-2025 for 3D flying. If anyone has questions, please review the previously posted links:

This morning was perfect. We had 8 pilots in our contest. Lift was good/not so good. We had a surprise upgrade. Bob has joined our group! Steve managed to squeak out first place with some lucky breaks…other peoples unfortunate mishaps. Fun was … Continue reading →

After reviewing the results of the 90 day trial period for modified flight operations to accommodate in close 3D flying, it appears that there has been little or no use of the dedicated time slots thus far. We have decided … Continue reading →

From Steve Willison: I just heard from the ranch manager that the new automated gate is functioning. This is the gate that had the thumb latch/chain in front of the ranch manager’s house. The code to this new automated gate … Continue reading →

This morning was as good as it gets. Lift, while generous, required your attention. It was only a matter of time before Evan took charge of the sky and won his first contest.  I just didn’t think it would be … Continue reading →

From Steve Willison: Soon there will be a new automated gate in front of the ranch manager’s home, replacing the latched gate. The code will be the same four digits as our Sloflyers field gate combination. This will be in … Continue reading →

Miracles never cease. The old battleship, Radian Pro, took on the modern fleet and prevailed. Steve couldn’t be happier. Everyone flew quite well. The morning offered every sort of challenge.  It was fun… Steve

This morning was epic…ALES is Alive! Once again Rick showed us how it is done. We all did respectively well and had a great time. Evan is the landing master…Steve

We started earlier this morning. It was cold, windy and foggy…but the show must go on. We have a new kid on the block…David. He did remarkably well and will soon be a contender. Evan flew with precision and style and took … Continue reading →

Of course the wind came up. Until then our morning was perfect…light breeze…plenty of lift. The wind wasn’t that bad. The lady was acting up again. Bob filled in for her and all was good. Everyone got a taste of … Continue reading →