New Years Day

New Years Day SPADS Fly In, 02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11&12
This is northwest Oklahoma, it has been very cold and windy, no snow yet. Today we had a break in the weather, temperature was in the mid 50s and about 10 mph winds. We had a very good turn out, some of the wives showed up as well. Linda made chili, Bill Cunningham's wife made chili and I am nor sure who made the third pot of chili. We had more than enough chili and side dishes, cookies, cakes and snacks. This was our eleventh year flying on New Years Day and we did fly choppers, planes and enjoyed the day. Since it was not very cold Sammy did make it to the field today. She gets around pretty good with her wheels, she loves coming to the field. She is 16 years old now, I hope my flying buddy can make another flying season. Here are the pictures of the day, I would like to thank all the folks who came and brought food. All of you made this "Another Fine Day At The Flying Field"













As you can see we had a lot of airplanes and some helicopters, the flying was great. This was the best weather we have had in years. Now we are ready for spring time!
NEW YEARS DAY 2011 This is northwest Oklahoma and it has been very cold and windy, no snow yet. The forecast was for a high 32, winds about 13 to 15 with a chill factor of 15. At 8 am the local TV station had a wind chill factor of -6 degrees. I hoped everyone would still come out and most did. Linda made the chili and Dallas's wife Carol made her now famous Rum Cake, Jerry's oldest daughter Amanda made chili also. We had plenty of side dishes of chips, cheese & meats and cookies. This was our tenth year and we did fly choppers, planes and enjoyed the day. This is the first year that my flying buddy, Sammy, didn't make the Flying Field. She is 15 now and she don't get around too well, it was just too cold. She was very upset, in her heart wanted to go. She will be ready for a warmer flying season in the spring.










As you can see by the flag it was windy. Ron & Sandy flew their helicopters, but most of us just brought the electrics to fly. Some did bring their bigger planes but it was hard to start them. The Migs that fly were designed by a club member Duke Runnel, this is a very good flying airplane.


New Years Day 2010 The days before 2010-01-01 was very cold, windy and snow. I didn't think we could fly on new years day this year, but we were blessed with an unusual break in the weather. New years day it was a high of 45, light winds and no snow on the field. Linda made the chili again this year and it was good as always. Members brought covered dishes and more important Dallas's wife, Carol, made the Rum Cake. This was our ninth year and we have been able to fly each and every new years day, which is remarkable for Oklahoma. We did have a member of the Ponca City club attend this year. My flying buddy, Sammy, has made every year, she is 15 years old now. I am just happy that she is here and ready for a new flying season.








The 2010 New Years Day Flyers
News Year Day 09 Windy & cold early but temp. warmed up and winds died down. Another wonderful day.
Sammy is ready for another new year at the field	You will notice after the first 3 pictures, the date changed on my camera.











My camera date timer was off, it rolled into 01-02 after 3 pictures, beautiful day at the flyin field
New Years 08 Very windy & cold, only the combaters could fly, but the chili was good





I forgot my camera but Dallas did get some pictures, the turnout was better than it seems & we did have the chili & rum cake
New Years 07 Another beautiful New Years Day, almost no wind, temp. in the mid 40's
Dallas & Daryal	Dallas logged another safe flight
The guys begin to show up	Kenny has Joy on the buddy box
Clint and his two buddies	Daryal's turn with his electric
Francis got another flight on his new plane	Flightline filling up
Time for the Chili, my wife Linda made another great batch this year	Paula brought the extra goodies
Kenny & wife Rhoda	Charlie, his daughter Joy & Dallas with his usual top hat
Joy's new husband & step son	Some of the group, a few left before I got the group shot
Thank God for "Another Fine Day At The Flyin' Field"
New Years 06
Record breaking high temperatures, but very windy	The only planes that could fly in the wind, the Combater
My Combater same design, different look	Charlie helping Jerry with his Combater
Jerry, Kenny and I did try a little combat flying	Kenny trying to cut Jerry's tail
Missed him	Dave & Mikie were out flying
Every club has a character, Dallas Morris has the job	Waiting for the chili to heat up
My wife, Linda, makes great chili	Here are the guys who showed up, where were YOU?
New Years 05
Another cold windy day, no snow	We had our usual spectators again this year.
Phil & Charlie	They are ready fire up the engine.
Phil makes the maiden flight on the Up Roar	Kenny takes to the air with his twin Combater
Look at the flag, we had a 25 mph wind	We had a good turnout for such marginal day.
Rich did fly the Sundancer	Dave & Clint did fly in this wind.
Charlie, Paula, Francis, Dave's wife, Mathew & Mike	Phil, Angela & John
Linda Richardson made a big pot of chili again this year and it was great on this cold day. We had a very good turn, I just didn't get enough pictures of the families. I am slipping in the picture taking department. Another start to a new year.
New Years 04 I had misplace these photos & just found them. I posted Jan 2, 07, but I don't remember much of the day other than it was very windy & cold. Francis and I were the only ones who flew, the wind gust were up 35 to 40 mph at times.
Joe Campbell with another bowl of chili	Dave has bowl
Francis flying his Biplane	This was between the gusts but look at the flag

I took this of the flyer's who showed up	Joe took this one, a bad weather day but we did fly again on the new year
Snow Day, Dec 28, 02, Before the 03 New Years Day Fly-In
We had a white Christmas	Great for flying with skis
Kenny & I shoveled our way into the field	Kenny & his Ace, as usual, no pictures of me & plane
New Years 2003 Very cold & high winds, but no snow, it all melted. Amazing the difference in a couple days
Snow clouds building	The Chili is on the stove
Nice and warm in the Flight Shack	Doug, Rich, Charlie & Kenny did fly in 30 + winds
The wind had Ole Glory flying straight out	The wind was so bad it caused the smoke to come in the shack in stead of out the chimney.
New Years Day 2002
A little snow on the tables	Lounging in the Flight Shack
Thank God for the potbelly stove, it is putin out the heat	The blue gauge is outside 33 red inside 79

A look at the flight line	Rich's Sundancer
Francis Matussak's Astro Hog	The Big Race
Charlies' Combat Twin	Kenny Howerton's Twin Combat Ace

Bill Holland's combater "What's Up"	The brave flyers who flew today
Time for the hot chili	After a cold start, it did warm up to 42 & sunny
Shane Buckland makes the last flight of the day	Down safely