R/C Air Command's 19th Annual MDA Benefit R/C Air Show  
   September 2nd & 3rd, 2005, in Taylor, Missouri  
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This is the first of two pages of photos. Click here if you would like to read a rather long-winded report about the Taylor event written by Shaun Zimmerman. The photos featured on these pages were also taken by Shaun Zimmerman, except for the last two rows of photos on this page which were taken by Matt Gillmore (Thanks Matt!). Last updated 09/12/2005


 I don't like disclaimers any more than you do, but it is a necessary evil. All of these photographs are protected by copyright. I enjoy taking pictures at events like the MDA Benefit R/C Air Show and I gladly (and freely) share them with fellow pilots who may use them for personal use only. These photographs may not be used on other websites, they may not be published, nor may they be used for any commercial purpose without my written permission. Thank-you. Any questions, requests or comments may be sent to info@jcrc.com Thanks!


The van is loaded up for the trip to Taylor. Tom & Stacy Gillmore assemble the Sukhoi

   
 
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Stacy Gillmore lines up the Sukhoi late Friday afternoon for its very first flight and pushes the throttle forward

   
 
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The Sukhoi on the take-off roll and climbing out. Rick Poire stood by for support as Stacy flew.

   
 
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The Sukhoi looked beautiful in the air and as it sets up on final.

   
 
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The Sukhoi settles in for a perfect first landing as well, rolls over to the flightline.

   
 
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Rick Poire is all smiles as his son, Richard, flies and lands their huge Extra. Bryan Zang sets up one of his huge airplanes.

   
 
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Again Bryan Zang with his gorgeous Edge 540. Absolutely awesome covering job. For more, visit his website; Aerographix

   

 
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A close-up of Bryan Zang's Edge, as well as the Edge that took the Best of Show Award at Taylor.

   
 
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Hangar 9 P-51 on a take-off roll and high-speed pass over the countryside. Tom Gillmore readies his Katana profile.

   
 
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Tom Gillmore rockets off the runway towards another successful flight, then settles it in for a perfect landing. Another giant-scale airplane is readied for flight.

   
 
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There were so many good looking model airplanes at this event, big and small. Wonderful covering jobs.

   
 
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Rick & Richard Poire enjoying a moment together on Friday afternoon. Troy Hamm hanging his airplane along with the signs.

   
 
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There were a few of these beautiful 46% sized Ultimate biplanes, all looked great.

   
 
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Top Hat R/C Junction Hobby Shop. The MDA Benefit band playing as giant scale planes are tucked away for the evening.

   
 
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More airplanes on chargers, then the sunrise of what promised to be a great Saturday.

   
 
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Airplane-hauling trailers were everywhere, the pilot's meeting. Who needs a microphone?

   
 
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Swam Meet area and some of the planes that were available for sale.

   
 
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