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Photos from Lighter Than Air Society Picnic, August 11 2002
A great selection of food and good flying weather made the event a perfect summer evening’s activity.
Wingfoot Lake Park offers a unique view of the Goodyear Airship Operations Hangar, home of "The Spirit of Goodyear" airship.
Bill Cody, last year’s winner of both categories, prepares for his 2002 flight.
Eric Brothers prepares to launch his balloon.
Eric’s flight was the longest duration for a single flight, and won the Montgolfier trophy. Unfortunately a crash into trees prevented further flights.
Ren Brown prepares to launch "Patches 2", a reengineered version of last year’s entry.
Bob Dombek’s entry won the coveted Van Orman trophy, for longest combined time of three flights. Bob came from Cincinnati for the event. Bob is pictured on the right.
Rookie contestant Dave Wertz prepares to launch. A crash into the trees on flight #2 kept him out of a chance at the winner’s circle.
Bill Jelen and his son Josh prepare to launch their craft in a unique category, "40 gallon /1 mil trash bag". Through some excelling in field engineering modifications they were able to attain 30 seconds aloft!
Photos 1 through 6 and 9 copyright 2002 Dave Wertz. Used with permission.
Photos 7 and 8 copyright Bob Dombeck. Used with permission.
Last Updated: September 8, 2002.
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