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Our float
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District IX VP Mark Smith snapping a shot. Thanks for coming Mark!
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Walking the parade route, advertising the show
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Blanketing both sides with members in club colors is important
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The idea is to pass out fliers about the air show to as many people as possible.
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Lots of people wanted fliers!
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After the parade, lunch was served at the field
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And some beautiful planes flew!
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Thing think can flat spin about like a Frisbee!
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Lots of kids brought their parents to watch
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The big planes were out in force
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As is tradition, Bert Sutton kicked off the show in his usual patriotic style!
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A simulator tent was set up for the public
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Tons of people flew the simulators
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Thanks to the manufacturers and stores that showed up!
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Colors
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They tried to launch a rocket at the end of the anthem but technical difficulties delayed it until later
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The wind kicked up and gave the fliers a challenge
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Here's Bert starting the show
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Nice Harrier landing, Bert!
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The Jeffco club showed up for a war bird demo
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And a beautiful site it was!
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Twins are always fun because of the cool sound they make
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Aeroworks showed up in force with two of these beautiful 42% Extra 260s.
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Eric flew the tiny electric heli
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And it flew very well!
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A mass Striker launch
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Tuning up four engines is a challenge
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Flew great!
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The Aeroworks team to fly in tandem
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And start up in tandem
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And perform in tandem
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And hover in tandem!
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Control line demo. Very impressive flying.
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Big crowd!
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Extremely low hover
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Oops...too low!
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The result of mowing the concrete
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Finally the rocket launch!
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Eric was kind enough to bring candy for the kids. Of course, he had to give it out from his helicopter!
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Candy drop - no kids below
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After the heli moved to a safe distance, the kids have at it!
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A few kids didn't get any and so Eric did a second drop just for them
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After they had their chance the rest were let out. Man did they clean that runway quick!
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Bert back at it - great flying Bert!
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And back to team Aeroworks
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All-in-all, a really great day!!!
Thanks to all the volunteers, the pilots, the industry, and to the City of Arvada!
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