We'd like to thank all of our sponsors and here, as we promised, we've had Peterson Performance Plus & Lightspeed up front (when parked) and Alto Stratus in the side window. All proceeds are going to Grace Flight of America as a 501 (c)(3) organization that relies completely on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations & special events.
Here, the park in Atlantic welcomes us & the locals to the airport this weekend. It is so nice to see a community support its airport.
This one is for all my friends who know how much I appreciate the lines & flight characteristics of the Cessna 177. A true classic - Minnetta & Linda are flying for the Multiple Sclerosis Society
Well, today started with the First-Time Racers Debriefing; a constructive meeting with many positive and to be improved points. Then, for twelve of us, inspections of planes and for five of us, another box to be flown for the handicap. And for one lucky soul: Mama Carastro is returning from a fly-in in the donated ride of Big Baby Doll: this P-51. Tonight we each have a host family to enjoy the evening with.
Tomorrow we start @ 0800 with All Racers' Breakfast & Debriefing, following with a tour of the Iowa Aviation Museum Tour, then the Awards Banquet & Conclusion of ARC 2009 ! Stay tuned for further announcements...
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