By Lindsay Street
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane ... No, it's a model plane!
Admission to the high-flying model plane event is free. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
If bringing a plane to participate, there is a $5 landing fee, and American Model Aeronautics membership is required. All gas, glow, electric, and gliders models are welcome.
Myers Field is located next to Newport Flea Mall off of Highway 70, and is behind Floyd's auto repair shop.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity, according to club President Hoke Page.
Coupled with the aeronautics display will be a raffle with the chance to win hobby-related prizes and more.
A demonstration by professional radio control flyers also is on Saturday's agenda.
For more information, visit www.coastalplanes.com.
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