Flying M Ranch

We spent a gorgeous fall week-end at the Flying M Ranch, owned by Dave & Marsha Mason, hosts of the Recklaw Fly In. It is an annual event, started about 20 yrs ago when a few friends flew in for the week-end and is now a huge event held the 4th week-end in October. We didn't hear the official count but guess at least 500 airplanes plus many others, like us, there to enjoy the "show."
The area reminds us of Northern Michigan, thick forests with log pole pines and a few red oaks to give the landscape some color. The Masons have a beautiful property with a 4000 foot grass air strip and a lovely log home nestled in the trees. Various airplane clubs help put on meals to feed everyone Friday supper, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. It is a great time for pilots and airplane enthusiasts to get together and for the "boys to play with their toys!" The favorite pastime is to sit along the runway and watch planes take off and land - of course, there is a fair amount of "buzzing" the strip.
Airplanes begin coming in on Thursday to get a good spot along the runway, where all the action is, and by Saturday afternoon there are planes and tents everywhere!
Fun to see the "brotherhood" of all the pilots, young and old. Lots of "plane talk" and stories!
A little excitement on Saturday night when someone landed after dark (the runway is not lighted.) Turned out OK but had potential for disaster. There's an idiot in every crowd!
Last time we are going with out Roger's Cub!
If you want to see all of our pictures of the event, send me a comment & I'll connect you to our web albumn.
We are in Livingston, Texas now - our new address - checking out the Escapees RV Park, picking up our mail, and voting tomorrow. Then on the Sugarland to wait for our new Grandbaby!