We took the dog for a run in the big public open space on Albuquerque's West Mesa which is bordered by some small volcanic peaks.
In the past we have seen coyotes, Cooper's hawks and rabbits for the dog to chase. On this day the only sign of life was the curled up carcass of a centipede.
There was the whine of engines to the South, so we drove down to the Maloof Air Park where rc models are flown.
All the flying model planes these days have electric engines driven by 22 volt batteries. There are a few with props, but most are ducted fans.
The field has an 800 foot runway which is used by the radio controlled craft. There are also areas for helicopters and for control line flying, but nobody does that anymore. Over the years I have visited the site, the planes have gotten bigger, faster and more maneuverable. One fellow showed me a big model of a troop carrier that could eject parachutists on command. I'm looking forward to getting back to see that.
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