Report by Jacob McDonald

The 2013 Larry Frank Scale Fly-In had a short turn out but everyone still had a lot of fun. Jon Stychno volunteered to announce.Phil Leech and Wayne Frederick were judging the contest. The first pilot to fly Tony McDonald flew his Eflite Albatros which was electric. The second pilot Jacob McDonald flew his Great Planes 60 size Fokker Dr1 that is glow power. The third pilot Wylie Walters flew his Stuka which is electric. Next Adam Clement flew his Seagull Models Pilatus Porter which is also electric. Larry Gustafson flew after Adam and flew his Eflite P-38 which is electric power. Up next was Jake C. that flew his Top Flight P-47 razorback kit which is glow. Dylon Baltazar flew his T-28 after Jake. Dylon was followed by Dobie Baltazar who flew his electric Parkzone P-47 bubble canopy version.

After the friendly competition Glen Binkley and his wife prepared a barbecue for all who were present. During the BBQ all the airplanes flown during the day (Competitors and non- competitors) were displayed on the runway for viewing and voting. The winner of the peoples choice award was Jim Swanson and his WWII German Dornier Do-335 Arrow.

Jon then announced the winners of the Neil Taylor award. The Neil Taylor award was awarded to two recipients Paul Kohlman and Dave Mercer. Jon then announced the winners of the Larry Frank Scale Fly In. In third place with his electric Eflite Albatros Tony McDonald. Second place Adam Clement with his Seagull Pilatus Porter. And finally the winner of the scale fly in with his kit built Top Flight P-47 razorback version Jake C.

After the fun day of scale flying and award presentations, open flying resumed.