Flying high: Mt. Pleasant man’s heart soars after winning model air pilot award

Josh Pluck of Mt. Pleasant (right) looks on as Kyle Whipkey, his direct support professional, flies a model plane at R.C. Airfield at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township, home base of the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club. Pluck won the Most Improved Flyer award from the club.

A model plane flown by Josh Pluck of Mt. Pleasant glides through the air at R.C. Airfield at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township, home base of the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club. Pluck won the Most Improved Flyer award from the club.

Josh Pluck of Mt. Pleasant flies a model plane at R.C. Airfield at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township, home base of the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club

Josh Pluck of Mt. Pleasant stands for a portrait with his model plane at R.C. Airfield at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township, home base of the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club.

Josh Pluck of Mt. Pleasant flies a model plane at R.C. Airfield at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township, home base of the Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club