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Photos from our 2017 “Woody” contest.

Some landings are steeper than others!

We had a good turn out!

Ken Bates launching is Windlord.

Our fearless leader assisting with launch duties.


John Winstanley bungee launching his Windrifter

John Winstanley bungee launching his Windrifter

Windrifter about to float free of the bungee.

Windrifter about to float free of the bungee.

John Winstanley with his new Xplorer at the Clarksville sod farm Memorial Day

John Winstanley with his new Xplorer at the Clarksville sod farm, Memorial Day

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John, we think the nose should point up on launch…just say’n

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Guest glider pilot Bill Rowlee relaxes between flights. Friend of Larry W. & Bill P.

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Jim Martin launches his newly built Bird of Time woodie. This is a floater extraordinaire at less than 54 ounces.

Jim Martin's BOT shows up nicely in this clear blue sky

Jim Martin’s BOT shows up nicely in this clear blue sky

Jim Martin pedals up Jim McConnell’s woodie

Jim McConnell's woodie glider

Jim McConnell’s woodie glider

Jim Martin Pedals up Larry's Topaz...thanks Jim for the use of your winch

Jim Martin pedals up Larry’s Topaz…thanks for the use of your winch Jim

Larry's Skip Miller Topaz V3 captured by Francois Telemaque

Larry’s Skip Miller Topaz V3 captured by Francois Telemaque

In background Francois flies his Esprit Super Sport as Jim Martin and Jim McConnell talk stratedgy

In background Francois flies his Esprit Super Sport as Jim Martin and Jim McConnell talk strategy

Francois drops the flaps on his Super Sport and glides in for a landing

Francois drops the flaps on his Super Sport and glides in for a landing

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Jim McConnell’s 2 meter woodie happily sailing along

Contest Launches  funfly2013

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