I attended the fly-in at Victor Valley RC near Hesperia, California, from June 25th through June 27th. This is an excellent field with a beautifully paved runway, great shaded structures, and exceptionally welcoming people. Unfortunately, being in the desert, we had to contend with strong winds that blew directly down the runway, ranging from 15 to 25 miles per hour and increasing to around 35 miles per hour later in the afternoon. Even so, that did not stop the dedicated enthusiasts from getting flights in whenever conditions allowed, especially early in the day and again late in the evening when the winds were more favorable. The standout aircraft at this event were definitely the Desperado and the Bandit Evo. I was also able to get the 1/5 scale F-18 out for a few flights on Friday morning. Although the event was smaller than expected because of the weather, the people who attended were among the kindest and most generous individuals I have met in the hobby. On Friday night, despite the wind, they still hosted a build-your-own-pizza dinner, and plenty of stories were shared. I will definitely attend this event every year when it is held in California, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great RC event in Southern California.

Jason Skiby