30th Simsbury Fly-in and Car Show

Several years ago, my son, Richard, and I attended the Simsbury Fly-In and Car Show. This year I had to go alone because my son has his own agenda (and is not talking to me-again).

The weather this Sunday (September 20th, 2015) was even more beautiful than the last time: warm and sunny, with not a cloud in sight. This year I parked on the east side of the runway. Walked around looking at the booths first, then the airplanes on display, and then the cars. In between, watched a bunch of take offs and landing. In addition to the RC model airplanes (see picture below) there was a RC model helicopter, a real helicopter (see picture below), and a two plane formation team that did some fly-bys. And of course, food and music.

When I arrived, RC model airplanes were doing acrobatics. Very realistic from afar.

This plane was made up to resemble a WWII P51 Mustang.

Can you spot the helicopter in this picture? It's over the hanger at left.
There was a model RC helicopter doing spectacular stunts but it apparently got
banged up when it landed.

I like shiny aircraft like this. Very retro.

This was parked in a hanger.

This red biplane was selling 20 minute rides. Not sure what he was charging
but his website says $180. Not bad.

This vintage(?) bi-plane trainer was on display outside.

I stayed around until nearly the end when many of the planes lined up
to take off and fly home.

Here is a selfie just as I was leaving.

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Links:

http://ricketwrite.blogspot.com/2012_09_23_archive.html

http://www.simsburyflyin.com/

http://flybiplane.com

http://ricketwrite.blogspot.com/2012/09/simsbury-fly-in-and-car-show.html

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Written Sunday 27 September 2015. I also added a post for the 2012 show we attended. Never got around to actually posting that. Better late than never.