RC plane, jet engine, or jet-engine RC plane? Local airfield opens opportunity to fly for all

PEYTON, Colo. (KRDO) - It's a real airstrip where pilots fly real planes. They're just too small for all but the lightest plastic passenger.

"I can't fly real planes yet because you have to be 17, so getting to fly little ones is so cool because you have the whole thing under your control," said Pikes Peak Radio Control member Cade Huskisson.

The Pikes Peak Radio-Control (RC) Club flies at its small airstrip off Judge Orr Road. It has over 125 members and welcomes anyone who would like to learn the hobby.

"They are scaled warbirds, any type of airplane. You can actually get a real scaled aircraft with just incredible detail and everything," Pikes Peak RC club president Kirk Jester said.

The Pikes Peak RC club hosts its first event of the summer on Saturday. It's inviting pilots and spectators to fly or watch T-28 and Big Stik model planes take to the skies. It's $5 a person and includes a burger, chips and a drink.

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