Walter Hicks is at the handle for the launch of Richard Schwegel's four-engine electric profile B-17, a Pat Johnston design. All photos by Mike Hazel.

Oregon Flying Fun No. 4 — 2025

Warm Southern Oregon stop rounds out traditional winter-spring fun-fly series

June 7, 2025, Eagle Point, Ore.

By Mike Hazel

The Rogue Eagles RC club's control-line circle hosted another enjoyable fun fly, finishing up the 2025 Oregon Flying Fun series on a hot day that slowed down flying activity a bit but didn't stop it by any means. The shade canopy over the pit area was the scene of lots of model aviation-related socializing.

At least nine CL fliers were on hand along with a few guests from the RC runway across the parking lot. Pizza and cold drinks were provided and there was a generous table of door prizes so that everyone took home something worth having.

Among those attending were Mark Crouse, Tony Dallas, Roger Gephart, Mike Hazel, Walter Hicks, Chuck Jenks, Bob Lewis, Marshall Palmer, Richard Schwegel and maybe one or two others not recorded.

Oregon Flying Fun No. 4 photo gallery

Walter Hicks flies the B-17.

Corsair built by Dave Shrum, now owned by Richard Schwegel, powered by SuperTigre .46.

Walter Hicks starts the engine on the Corsair as Tony Dallas holds.

Walter Hicks was a busy guy; here he holds Jess Walls' Nobler as Jess starts the engine.

Marshall Palmer signals for Chuck Jenks to launch of his Skipjack, which he flies in Expert Precision Aerobatics competition.

Mike Hazel's fleet, from front: Ringmaster Mike flies in Old-Time Stunt, .60-powered Big Slob, and autogyro.

Walter Hicks launches Extra 300 flown by Tony Dallas; Avistar .61 power.

Tony Dallas at the handle.

The B-17 being prepared for flight — it uses one battery for the four motors.

The Eagles' excellent sheltered pit area provides a great place for shady socialization.

Rogue Eagles club website

Flying Lines home page

This page was updated Oct. 27, 2025