Rene Alvarez's award winning L-39
2004 Florida International Jet
Rally
November 5 - 7, 2005
Lake Wales Airport Lake Wales, Florida
The 11th annual FIJR brought a new meaning to our sport. The town and surrounding area of Lake Wales was devastated by three hurricanes in six weeks during August and September. The economic impact delivered by the many RC Jet Enthusiasts who visited the area for this years FIJR really made a difference. The hotel and restaurant business along with other money spent by participants, and spectators have helped the local "folks" in a time of need.
Steve and I can't give enough thanks to: Tony Otte - Lake Wales City Manager along with his staff. They went the extra mile to insure that we were able to conduct a safe and secure event at the Lake Wales Airport. After all they have been through, and the problems they still were facing as the event approached their efforts were amazing. Our good friend Betty Hill - Airport Manager and her staff bent over backwards to accommodate our needs. The damage from the storms was particularly difficult for her skydiving business, as it was shut down for about two months. Her operations and logistics that allowed for simultaneous operations this year was a real trick. She is simply SUPER!!!
Four perfect days of weather, and a gentle breeze down the runway made for non-stop flying. We advertise uninterrupted flying, and this year was another example of why this is "The Pilots Jet Rally". No BS, No Politics, No Soapbox - just FLY!!!! The whole weekend was great, and there was little in the way of problems. Our vendors had plenty of visitors, and business seemed to be brisk. As we wrapped up things on Sunday we once again recognized Betty Hill (airport manager), and her continued support for this great event. Look for us again November 3 - 6, 2005. You asked for it - You got it. 4 Full days in 05 !!!
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The following Sponsors help make this event the success that it is: Bob Violet Models
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Thanks
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A special thanks to Joe Little and Bernie Little Distributors for displaying "Miss Budweiser" during this year's event. |
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Additional Contributions from the following were greatly appreciated by all who participated. AirPac Models |
How about some pictures::::
Courtesy of: John Christenson and Bryce Watson
Thanks Guys !!!
Rene Alvarez's award winning L-39
Lewis Patton and Keith Yates from Louisville, Kentucky working
on the Century Jets F-18.
This is a big bird!!!
Need air in the tires - Please!!!
Jose Martinez with one of his many Electric Ducted Fan Models.
He flew throughout the weekend, and they were very impressive.
Shani Studnik and Cesar Hernandez getting ready for another day of fun!!!
Francis Pichner makes another perfect landing with his BVM Bandit.
Maximum performance takeoff with the Eurofighter
Paul Hopkins EuroFighter (scale kit) showing off his array of lights.
Part of the flightline.
Bryce and Johnny taking a spin with the BVM F-100
That's co-CD Steve Jaworski seeing if this is for real.
BV has a sigh of relief after Johnny and Bryce took turns around the pattern
with his F-100.
Joey Tamez from Austin Texas makes the trip to Lake Wales each year, and has a
great time.
Joey's Bandit with some really cool rearward facing red lights on the wing
tanks.
Part of the twilight flights each evening.
Looks like Johnny and Bryce finally got that ride they have been looking for.