Warbirds over Grapevine brings fun while benefitting Snowball Express
On October 16, 2016, the 114th RC Aero Squadron in Grapevine, Texas, hosted its annual Warbirds over Grapevine air show and fundraiser, benefitting Snowball Express, a charity organization that serves the children of military personnel who have died while on active duty. The club and event raised approximately $3,000, with an attendance of 25 pilots and nearly 100 spectators.
The 114th RC Aero Squadron is a not-for-profit organization of dedicated modelers and enthusiasts of the RC hobby. Members primarily fly RC helicopters and airplanes, both gas and electric. All of the pilots who flew in the event were required to be current AMA members.
David Ilzhoefer submitted this “Viewfinder,” and took photos of the event using a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. He wrote, “We are about having fun and socializing around the RC hobby, and welcome anyone to come to the field. We host several fun-fly events each year.
“In addition to our RC activities, we are part of the local community and participate in or host various nonprofit events, such as Grapevine Outdoor Kids Adventure Day, Santa Cops (a holiday toy collection for the disadvantaged), fundraisers for Snowball Express, and others.
“Our primary flying field is located at Meadowmere Park in Grapevine, Texas, which we lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.”
The 114th RC Aero Squadron’s website is at www.114thrc.org. The club also has a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/114thRCAeroSquadron.
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