1999 Los Banos
California

The Hill! looking from West to East

Here are Scenes of the "1999 Los Banos" Event.

Steve Dentz
1:4 scale
Wilga.
Don Meeks
1:3.5 scale we think
Porter Mod
with a Brison 6.4 twin
at 40 or so pounds.
Dan Troxell
setting up for
a tow.
     
Porter on approach
this tug is amazing
we saw it pull heavy
models that were all
over the sky and this
thing didn't budge.
Dan Landing his
1:3 ASK 18
note the large
landing area.
Rick Briggs
1:4 scale
SG-38.
     
This model was
original built by
Eric Eiche.
Rick, rescued it from
a hobby shop in
San Diego, rebuilt it
& put a new pilot in it.
Dan's 1:3 scale Fox
a little tune up
before the tow.
     
Tony Elliot
Getting ready
to tow his 1:3 scale
scratch built
Duo Discus.
Kris Bilski
1:3 scale
Ka6c.
Axel's
1:3 scale vintage
style pilot.
     

Model has nice
lines and color
scheme.

Axel's Pilots
in 1:3 scale
have great details!
A must for the serious
modeler!
On tow.
     
View of the pits.
View of the pits.
Brian Chan
1:3 scale
ASK 13.
     
Models in line
for Pilot's choice
awards.
Same.
1:4 scale
Kirby Kite.
     
Brian Chan with his
new toy!
This is an
Airworld Model.
Model has nice
details.
The wings are covered with
fiberglass, one strong model!
Rick Brigg's
1:3.75 scale
Nimbus 4-D.
Madden Flight !!
Whooo boy!
Gene gets ready
for the first toss.
Off she goes!
all 26 pounds.
At 6.9 meters this model has
great lines.
I use a mixed
aileron and flap
for good roll
control.
On approach.

This looks real!

Still have the jitters!,
had to give the
transmitter to Dennis
so he could land it
for me, but all is well.
The roads have been
regraded with gravel,
the site gets better
each year.

Merill Brady
flying his
1:4 scale
ASW 24.

The Kirby Kite
making a pass.

 
Ready to launch,
the winds were
blowing 20 to 25 knots.
Stewart Tittle
having way to much
fun!
Mark Foster at the end of a perfect day !!!