Arizona Electric Festival: A high-flying hobby connects generations

MESA, Ariz. — This weekend a radio control model event of all electric-powered aircraft drew a big crowd to the far East Valley for the 21st annual Arizona Electric Festival.

First-time visitors to the festival often wonder if the model airplanes can really fly and yes, they absolutely do.

“Oh yes, especially some of mine, because I have the real turbines,” said Clark Hans, who has been a member for nearly 30 years…

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