Lebanon County radio flyers have taken to the skies for decades

Group has flown out of Annville-area field for decades

“I traveled the world, and everywhere I went I found a radio-controlled aircraft club,” said Donald “Bud” Klopp, of Myerstown, who cites years of experience piloting full sized planes.

Luckily, no one in the Lebanon County area needs to travel the world — they need only look in their backyard. There they will find the Lebanon County Radio Controlled Aircraft Club, the county’s own organization for model aeronautics and remote-controlled aircraft.

Donald Sudbury prepares his radio-controlled aircraft for flight at the Lebanon County Radio Control Aircraft Club's field north of Annville. (Lebanon Daily News — Earl Brightbill)
Donald Sudbury prepares his radio-controlled aircraft for flight at the Lebanon County Radio Control Aircraft Club’s field north of Annville. (Lebanon Daily News — Earl Brightbill)

It is as place for enthusiasts and newcomers alike to share their hobby, as well as a dedicated space for the activity.

“I like to watch others fly,” said Don Sudbury of Cleona, “and talk about designs together. You meet a lot of diverse people, from all walks of life.”

The club has rented a scenic field near Hill Church Road and Thompson Avenue in Annville for the past 35 years. The airstrip is open to the club’s current 26 members seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

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