A beautiful day - just a little windy!

Al with guest Kevin McGinn

Al with guests from Congers.

Benny Chi's planes and helicopter attracted a lot of attention.

More cubs came to see Benny's planes. They were amazed that Justin flies this plane and helicopter.

Benny Chi displayed his plane and helicopter for the crowd.

Sandra and Al Betancourt with their 8th grandchild, Zachary.

Al describes the events to follow.

Al with cubs

"Can anyone tell me how this works?"

Cubs building planes. Members of RCRCC circulate through the crowd to lend assistance.

Building planes

building the winning plane.

A lot of people had a lot of fun.

Cubs concentrating on aerodynamics!

Our gracious hosts, cub scout pack 46, cooked up a feast you wouldn't believe!

Corey Clapp with daughter Kory of New City were among many spectators.

Danny Landis was one of the few brave enough to fly in the stiff breeze. (Of course he was flying Grandpa's plane). He amazed the kids!

Danny Landis' 46% Ultimate attracted a lot of attention. Here are Eddy Williams, Thomas Cuddy, Connor Farri and Brendan Murray.

Three free flight rubber power experts ready to lend assistance to the cubs!

A view down one side of the flight line.

Al Betancourt, President of RCRCC with Clarkstown Supervisor, Alex Gromack.

Al explains the complexity of flight to Alex.

RCRCC inducts Alex Gromack as an honorary member.

Mr. Gromack holds up his honorary membership plaque.

Mark Pearson, Cubmaster of pack 46, explains that Mr. Gromack has also achieved another honor. He is an Eagle Scout.

Doug Nasto retreives Jim Nelson's U-Can-Do 3D under the watchful eyes of cubs.

Howie Otchy with the new rowboat we donated to the Congers Lake facility.

Jim Nelson, Al Betancourt and Doug Nasto.

Joe Guzzo with daughter Regina.

Mark Wayne brought this Italian Beaver ARF powered by a Super Tiger 45. Unfortunately, his Xmitr and receiver crystals didn't match.

Al gives final instructions.

A view of the contestants

Rich Tax helps Amanda Pearson with construction of her plane.

"Hold up your plane when you're ready"

"When I count to three..."

Ready to go

Planes in the air!

Austin Kaplan's plane actually scored two points. It went right in the basket during its flight. Here he poses with Dad, Jeff.

First heat winner, Brendan Murray, with the winning plane and sis.

Brendan with CubMaster Mark Pearson (L) and proud dad, Tom.

Winner of the first heat, Brendan Murray, gets flying instructions from Tom Schiavone (R), while Louie Triozzi (L) offers encouragement.

Brendan takes control.

Tom Schiavone's plane flies in the gym.

Everyone gets ready for the second heat.

Louie Triozzi presents the three seond heat winners (L-R): Evan Carrobis, Rachel Kaplan and Noah Bressner.

One of three second heat winners, Noah Bressner, getting ready to fly with Tom Schiavone.

After his flight, Noah posed with dad, Andy Bressner, and instructor, Tom Schiavone.

Tom gives Noah instructions on operating the radio.

Another second heat winner, Rachel Kaplan, with dad, Jeff and Tom Schiavone.

Rachel really handled the sticks well.

Evan Corrobis, one of the three winners in heat 2, with Tom Schiavone after a successful flight.

Sandra Betancourt with grandson Zachary.