Students from Camas-Washougal Aviation Association Camp
If you’ve ever seen a group of model airplane enthusiasts in action, it’s quite impressive. The scale models of some of these aircraft are quite detailed and the very sensitive and small size of the engines require clear air to operate efficiently and smoothly. That’s why the land adjacent to the designated mini-airfield at the edge of the east industrial park is perfectly suited for our very active, radio-controlled airplane group known as the Fern Praire Modelers Club. There are few people and few obstructions to get in the way of these flying aircraft and we all enjoy a satisfying partnership. Recently the port commissioners also approved farming of the yet undeveloped land in this area as a way to care for the land and keep it in top condition for future development. A contract with a local farmer means the land will be prevented from degrading into a soggy swamp or filled with noxious weeds. This eliminates the time and expense the port would have incurred to spray for noxious weeds, allows a small business owner to make money selling crops–hay grass is first–and allows the port to make a small profit while the planning continues for the eventual development of the area. Seems like a win-win situation for all involved. After careful monitoring and inspection of HVAC units on nearby buildings and observations by our very small aircraft friends – there’s no dust or farming debris to clog the tiny engines. So, if you or your kids like to watch model airplane acrobatics, stop by on a sunny afternoon and watch them in action.
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