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Hyner View Fly-In
July 4th Weekend, 1998

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Finally! Undeniable photographic proof that flying does occur at the annual July Fourth Hyner View Fly-Ins, in addition to the infamous drag races, pyrotechnics, and revelry! Kudos to Sheila and Lynn for supplying the pictures. Contact the Webmaster if you have any more that you'd like to see here.

Chuck P. contemplates the view from launch at Hyner.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 112623 bytes
...and it is quite a view, isn't it?
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 114382 bytes
Dan T. takes to the air.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 96539 bytes
A crowd watches Mark G. prepare to launch...
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 118225 bytes
And he obliges them with a show.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 95643 bytes
Sheila B. wants to give it a go too.
Photo: M. Gardner
Date: 7/98
Size: 184805 bytes
Gets set at launch...
Photo: M. Gardner
Date: 7/98
Size: 133026 bytes
And then enjoys the river valley view.
Photo: M. Gardner
Date: 7/98
Size: 91896 bytes
Another view of Sheila over the river.
Photo: M. Gardner
Date: 7/98
Size: 115876 bytes
Christy H. at launch.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 173679 bytes
A panel of whacking experts judges from the bus.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 149438 bytes
The "ladies" line up at the starting gate for the drag race.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 128896 bytes
Group drag photo
Photo: S. Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 121894 bytes
Group photo #2
Photo: L. Alexander
Date: 7/98
Size: 142084 bytes
Here's a certain club officer we all know!
Photo: L. Alexander
Date: 7/98
Size: 128361 bytes
Do you recognize this belle-of-the-turkey-ball?
Photo: L. Alexander
Date: 7/98
Size: 112286 bytes
And how about this glamorous first-place winner?
Photo: L. Alexander
Date: 7/98
Size: 116230 bytes
The jamming team.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 112824 bytes
More jamming.
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 107809 bytes
Craig MacB. bonfire jumping with his scooter.
And they say hang gliding's dangerous!

Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 109755 bytes
A coupla likely lads if there ever were!
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 94717 bytes
Nick S: The Human Torch!
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 85845 bytes
Fred has some pyrotechnic advice before Dave B's ignition...
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 119693 bytes
...lights a brazier to ignite The Statue
Photo: S.Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 98912 bytes
...and The Statue is engulfed!
Photo: L. Alexander
Date: 7/98
Size: 115739 bytes
Bystanders flee as the bottle rockets start flying.
Photo: S. Boyle
Date: 7/98
Size: 103041 bytes