Whidbey Island Radio Control Society takes over NAS Whidbey Island’s Outlying Field
The Whidbey Island Radio Control Society is pleased to present its 21st annual Jets Over Whidbey event Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Outlying Field in Coupeville.
The annual show promises to be a big draw this weekend, said WIRCS event organizer Tom Berry.
“We are expecting 25 to 30 turbine-powered aircraft from Canada to California, and as far east as Mont.,” he said.
One special highlight of the event will take place at noon on Saturday.
“Saturday at noon, we will take a break from flying and line up all the planes on the main runway at OLF,” said Berry. “The guests will have a chance to inspect the planes more closely, and talk with the pilots.”
Jets Over Whidbey is held each year on the last weekend of August. Admission to this event is free for guests.
Flying will begin at 10 a.m. each day, weather permitting, and end at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Naval OLF is located approximately three miles south of Coupeville on Highway 20.
WIRCS is dedicated to promoting the sport of radio-controlled aircraft modeling. The group is a charter member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and hosts several events a year. For more information go to www.wircsrc.com.
