The lineup for flyers and watchers and children (of all ages) at a typical TOFF session.

TOFFF (Thursday Old Farts Fun Fly )

             By John Hlebcar and Ned Nevels-Photos by Ned

#2

Jerry Long and his Jimmie Allen Skokie. (right) Trevor Shiraishi tunes up his Cox motor on his brand new Plecan Simplex 1/2A Texaco machine while fellow SAM 27 youth member Sean Crowley looks on. Sean and Tevor are both graduates of the SAM 27 Youth Program run by Rocco Ferrario--and fine modelers in their own right.

#3

Jerry Long winding his other Jimmie Allen model a "Jimmie Allen Special".(left)

Trevor and his Simplex (left)Tune up.

#4

Don Bekins and Pacer 'C'. (right)

#5

Jeez, what a great shot! Andrew Tickle launching his first SOS model - see photo #8.

Trevor let's 'er Fly! Off into the "wild Blue Yonder"goes his Simplex, a fine flyer.

#6

Another good one - George Benson and Jerry Long with Lakeview Road 'Flight Hazard' in background.-(Right) Don't worry. The telephoto lens makes the towers appear closer than they are!