Racer Introduction Banquet

Fresh Pix from Florida revealing the racers intro Banquet and the rules meeting. All teams are announced and given a chance to wave to their fellow competitors at the banquet. Each racer is also given a necklace charm. For each race, participants can add gemstones to the official race charm. The fly-by and timing rules are very important and detailed so this is a good meeting. The crew reports the plane seems very 'spirited' and they are looking forward to a competitive chance. In that light, they are shedding excess baggage weight and will be shipping it separately. Looks like this is going to get FUN!! More pix by 0900H 6/21/10 of Bev and Teresa's visit to Sanibel Island, Florida. Cheers!

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--licensed women pilots. Many interesting women with fascinating stories. Teresa and Bev are the only team representing the state of Missouri. The excitement is building!---BJC

The opening banquet was inspirational as we celebrated 100 years of (continued next post) BJC

Photos from Saturday 6/19/10

The crew uploaded a set of pictures from a hangar briefing that they went through. There they met the ladies from the collegiate teams, saw a new Sport plane on display, and met the other racers. After the BBQ Bev and Teresa were treated to a beautiful sunset.

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Classic 47 in the NEWS

Classic 47 and the team of Cleair and Camp received some attention today. The Southeast Missourian released this article describing the race, including quotes from both pilots. Take a gander, then check back around 20:00H for updated photos from Saturday 6/19/10.

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4 of us went to Sanibel Island near the Light house beach. It was very scenic. Soaked in the warm gulf water and there was not an oil ball in sight! It was super hot. We caught a ride back to the hotel just before a big thunderstorm hit. Now we're getting ready for the Banquet. . TAC

PLEASE DONATE!

Especially as the race gets under way, over the next couple of days, Bev and Teresa want to remind everyone to consider making a donation to help out Wings of Hope with their aviation humanitarian programs. Both ladies have been involved with this worthwhile charity for many years. They can attest to Wings of Hope's unmatched effort in providing aid, healthcare, and self-sustaing education for the poor for nearly 40 years.

Simply click on the 'Donate Now' icon on the right frame, to go to our secure server page. Your donation of literally ANY AMOUNT is sincerely appreciated and is fully tax deductible. An amazing 90 cents of every dollar goes to serve the needy DIRECTLY. The other 10% helps keep up our hangar operations, planes maintained and YES, fuel for this air race. The entire race team and Wings of Hope thank you for your kindness and consideration.

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Watch "The High and the Mighty" film for a foreshadow of cockpit management! Ha! Maybe not! -- TAC

Bev & I wish everyone a very happy Father's Day. We had breakfast and continue to strategize. We are debating the merits of weight lightening versus weight loading aft for best speed. We're just not sure. - TAC

We are getting our Mandatory All Racers Briefing now. The last team literally just got in the room, delayed due to weather. What a big group. --TAC

Museum Tour FUN!

As promised here are a few snaps of the museum. Really pretty grounds and a fun museum to go through. Team reports all racers are here now and things will start to get very busy very soon! All pix are from 6/19/10.

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Friday Check-in and Hotel

Here are some more late arrival pictures from Friday which show the check-in and data logger sheet. You can also see the little cart the crew used to move the bags around and of course their accomodations are not too shabby in Ft. Meyers as well. View from the hangar is a common sight in the afternoons in coastal Florida!

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