Queen City Airport, Allentown, PA
Friday, September 18, 1998


After a cool start, the sky cleared and we were provided with a beautiful warm sunny day. Practically the entire Keystone Radio Control Club membership was there to work on setting up the site. Finally, at 2:35 p.m., the waiting line of cars and RVs was let into the area, pilots began to register and the first flight of the 98KRC was under way.


Saturday, September 19, 1998


Saturday at the field was a bit foggy to begin with but developed into a very nice day. Early on, there was no wind so pilots with fragile indoor-type planes were able to get in some flight time. For the rest of the day, the sun came out from time to time with light breezes and temperatures near 80 degrees F.
Planes were in the air as soon as visibility permitted and for most of the rest of the day there were usually four to six planes aloft. The variety of aircraft was impressive. From peanut scale to giant scale; old timers; gliders; speed 400 rockets, fan powered, multi-motors: they were all there.
The largest crowd ever was in attendance. By the end of the day, 252 pilots had registered. The parking area was almost full much of the day and well over 1,000 people were there.
The usual events were held. At noon, Dave Grife and Keith Shaw gave impressive demonstrations of precision flying with their WWI, WWII, aerobatic and racing models. At 1:00 p.m., nearly 20 gliders took to the air for the All-Up-Last- Down competition where the wining time this year was over two hours.

Mr. Dave Grife with his prize winning Fokker.

Sunday September 20, 1998 at the KRC


Another foggy morning to start but within several hours, visibility was good enough so that many planes were taking to the sky.
Overall, the 19th Annual Keystone Radio Control Club Electric Fly (KRC) was very successful. We had NO RAIN. The warm weather and light breezes made for good flying. A record number of pilots and spectators attended.
The skill level of the pilots attending reached new heights. Many outstanding models were seen as well as some extraordinary flying. Innovations were seen everywhere. The electric flight community continues to push the envelope with new technology and building techniques.

Please note that all information and pictures are from the KRC WEB site and are presented here with permission of the KRC webmaster.  Thanks George! Km
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Some of Keith and Dave's Planes at KRC '98

EFO/Falcon friend, Colin McKinley, receives an award.  Colin now lives in NC.