Congers Float Fly 4/29/06

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Joe Campagna (L) and Rick Adler show off their SIG 4 Star 60's.

Another view of the 4 Star 60's. In the background is Jim Nelson's .46 size U-Can-Do 3D.

Jim Nasto getting ready to put Rick Adler's SIG 4 Star 60 in the water.

Here Rick relaxes between flights.

Joe Beshar at the sticks of his Lanier Sea Master

Tom Rotella holds Joe Beshar's Lanier Sea Master.

Proud Grandpa John Longo with grandchildren Jenna and Joseph Brady enjoyed our flying exhibition.

Joe Campagna with his flourescent orange 4 Star 60.

Joe's 4 Star 60 taxis out.

Joe taxis back after a successful flight.

Dad Eric with children Carina and Nicholas from Valley Cottage were among many spectators.

Dan Dispenza's modified SIG Kadet flies by.

Another view of Dan's Kadet.

Here is Dan Dispenza holding his modified SIG Kadet.

Dick Eimert's Cub taxis out for takeoff. This is a GP 40 size plane with OS .52.

As Dick Eimert makes his final approach, Doug Nasto goes around to give him all the room he needs.

Dick's Cub just about to touch down.

Another view of Dick's Cub about to land.

Dick Eimert's other plane, a Sea Master with OS .46 FX, taxis in after a successful flight.

Another view of Dick's Seamaster on the way in.

Finally near the shore.

Dick shows off the modified retractable landing gear that enables him to taxi on land.

Here is Dick with his two planes, the GP Cub and Sea Master.

A view down the flight line.

Pizza was served to everyone's delight.

Gil Weingarten with his Mariner 40. Unfortunately, the prop jam nut was stripped so he couldn't take it up.

Walt Witko (L) with the Gousias family. Pete (C) and Paul (R), Sophia (L) and Maria (R).

Roger Vogt and family. Wife Diana and daughter Margaret.

Harvey and Ruth Landis.

Harvey demonstrates how his Sea Master works to eager fan Joseph Brady while mom JoAnn observes. The Bradys are from Valley Cottage.

The Mints boys. Grandpa Ricky, dad Kevin and Joey.

Jim Nelson holds Doug Nasto's Goldberg Sky Tiger.

Doug taxis his Sky Tiger out for takeoff.

Joe Campagna caught Jim Nelson's U-Can-Do just at the point of lift off.

Jim Nelson was trying some elevators with his U-Can-Do 3D and floated his plane in.

A beautiful sight - the U-Can-Do flies by.

The U-Can-Do gracefully floated by.

The Reinstein family. Wife Naomi and Dave. Grandkids 4 yr old Ryan (L) and 6 yr old Max.

Max and Ryan really like pizza!

Joe Campagna captured Tony Corvino's cub just before his nose over.

Tony Corvino's cub being safely rescued by Dick Eimert while George Westphal pilots the boat.

Rich Landis takes the sticks of dad Harvey's Sea Master.

Tom Rotella with his Sea Master.

Tom's Sea Master flies over head.

Tom's Sea Master on slow fly by.

Joe Campagna holds Tom Rotella's Sea Master.

Tom taxiing back after a flight.

Just about ready for pick up.

Rich Landis (L) poses with the Tax family. Susanne Tax and dad, Richard (R).

Louie Triozzi and girlfriend Gwen.

Louie with his venerable Fun 1 that's still flying.

Ralph Walder holds his 40 size Ugly Stik that over 15 years old.

Ralph's Ugly Stik taxis in.

Ralph's Ugly Stik approaches the bank.

George Westphal with his Kadet from 1985. Wife Barbara is in the background.