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Oc-Tow-Berfest 2002 Scale Aerotow Eventby Mark Nankivil & Pete GeorgePhotography by Mark Nankivilnankivil@covad.netA 1/3.5 scale LS-4<strong>com</strong>ing into land.Thanks to the Midwest Air Wing RCclub and mother nature, Oc-Tow-Berfest 2002 was a smashing success!Modelers from both ends of thecountry showed and towed 180 plustimes during the three day event. Withseveral towplanes available there wasnever a wait for a tow. Twenty pilotsfrom twelve states took full advantageof the “thermal rich environment!” OnSaturday we ran the EMS gold medalduration flying event and four modelerswalked away with gold medalsafter flying for over one hour. Severalothers won bronze and silver medalsfor making it past the twenty and fortyminute mark. The winners of the PilotsChoice Awards were: Peter Goldsmith,Best Towplane for his Towmaule, WaltTorgerson, Best Vintage Sailplane withhis Kirby Kite, and Art Frost won BestModern Sailplane flying his Jantar 2.Thanks to everyone who came andhope to see you next year!Page 12Johnny Berlin ’’s Pegasus (JohnDerstine kit) 110 inchwing span, ZDZ 120motor. AUW of 28 lb.R/C Soaring Digest
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