Soaring high with small aircraft
THE atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as visitors flocked to the PJ Fun Fly programme at Section 52 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

The event, which is in its second year, drew enthusiasts and spectators to experience the thrill of remote-controlled (RC) aviation.

Event coordinator Rozek Abd Rashid said the programme attracted not only locals but also visitors from around Selangor.

“This is a good platform to help expose RC aviation to the local community.

“It also shines a spotlight on Dataran Petaling Jaya as a hub for sports tourism,” he said.

Building on last year’s interactive concept, PJ Fun Fly featured a diverse array of activities such as night fly, flight simulator games, demonstrations and exhibitions.

Rozek (left) learning about models used during the event.

The six games included Spot Landing Plane, Plane Limbo Rock, Spot Landing Helicopter, Helicopter Balloon Popup, Spot Landing Paramotor and night fly.

PJ Fun Fly was organised by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) through its Culture, Arts and Tourism Division with the support of Aero RC.

Rozek said visitors were exposed to several types of RC aircraft such as plane, helicopter and paramotor.

With close to 100 participants, this year’s turnout showed an increase, underscoring the growing popularity of RC aviation.

Nevertheless, Rozek said spectators were only allowed to play with simulators.

“Due to safety issues, only operators and experts were allowed to participate in RC aviation as it involves specialised skills and training,” he added. – By RACHANAH SUGUMARAN
PJ FUn Fly,Remote Control,Arts and Tourism Division
THE atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as visitors flocked to the PJ Fun Fly programme at Section 52 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.