What is it like to fly at Don T. Lowe airfield in Apopka, FL? 1st annual Jet Rally halftime show!

The RCACF field was started in 1952, over 70 years ago. It is named after Don T. Lowe.
The career of Mr. Lowe
1952: Worldwide Air Force Champion
 Earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering
 World War II pilot who flew B-24s, B-25s, and B-26s
 Has commercial, single and multi-engine aircraft licenses
 Worked in research and development at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
 Retired from the military as a major
 Worked for 33 years as a civilian at Aerospace Engineer in research and development at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
 Directed the development of remotely piloted vehicles for 12 years
 Served as AMA vice president for four years
 Served as AMA president for nine years
 Designed the Phoenix series
 Flew RC aerobatic in competition for years
 Judged various contests, including international contests
 Writer for the modeling press for 27 years
Honors:
 Received the Paul Tissandier Diploma from the Federation Aéronautique Internationale
for services to aeronautics and airsports
 1979: AMA Meritorious Service Award
 1988: Vintage Radio Control Society Hall of Fame
 1988: Howard McEntee Award
 1991: Model Aviation Hall of Fame
 1996: AMA Meritorious Service Award
 1996: AMA Fellow

[@garyshiloh4931]

Man that chopper guy is out of this world!!!😮😊

[@richardk302]

Great video! Excellent job showing the event and showcasing our field!

[@redfishtom]

EA. Fest ! Nice

[@rcchaser]

Thanks for the visit