All good things must come to an end!

WELCOME HOME LADIES!

Well, this will be the last of the regularly scheduled updates for the Classic 47 blog. We may post some final pictures when we get to clean up the plane and strip the race numbers. Here is a shot of Bev in Ohio before the final push home in "Race Mode". And of course the sunset at KCPS as Classic 47 is getting close to good ol' Missouri.

Congratulations are in order for a tremendous performance by the crew. It was really exciting to get a glimpse of the Air Race Classic and all the work and preparation that goes into turning in a competitive effort.

The team is not only grateful for our wonderful sponsors and fans, but honestly, the pilots really worked well together and got into the spirit of the competition which made it even more fun. The whole experience has been as wonderful as it could have possibly been for the team and it showed. We are very proud of Classic 47 and thrilled the crew are home and safe. Enjoy some rest ladies ... only 365 days until next year's race!

*BLOGMASTER*

AOPA facility tour 6/25/10

So during the day, the crew wanted to take a tour of AOPA. They have a beautiful building off the field at Frederick. AOPA had a couple of racers on Team 29 in the race. All the local staff signed a picture of their team. Also the position of their team was being tracked using the SPOT GPS navigation system. Teresa wanted to check-out the President's office along with his view of the field. Fortunately he was away at the time of the tour. More pixtures later this evening.

*BLOGMASTER*

THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!

Obviously it goes without saying, our sponsors help make this race possible. Race teams chew up fuel and without Wings of Hope to help cover the thirsty Cessna's bar tab, the crew (and their families) would have to be scrubbing dishes at each leg of the race just to stay even.

With that said however, sometimes we neglect to mention some of the other oganizations that have the race not only possible but SAFE and fun too.

Without AOPA and their last minute insurance heroics, there is no way most race teams could substitute a plane with less than 48 hours before the reporting deadline. Thank you all for your incredible support and faith that our team would carry-on safely and protected - just in case.

And who can forget Jason and the crew over at Ozark Aircraft Maintenance LLC, in Cameron, Missouri. Not only did they turn our maintenance issues faster than a flapjack, but they are the nicest most honest mechanics you'll ever meet. We are posting their company patch not because we have to, but because THEY EARNED IT!! We will never forget their kindness and sincere effort to get Classic 47 back in the air fast and safely race-ready! Thanks guys. - More updates to follow ...

*BLOGMASTER*