I’ve gotten that question a few times this winter and I have no good excuse. I guess I’ve just been busy. I have been working on gliders just not Cherokee II stuff so haven’t had a need to post anything. We are restoring a 2-22E in the garage, Matt is working on his SH-1 fuselage,…
A few weeks late but I’ve finally downloaded pictures that I have from the vintage rally. Of course I didn’t actually take any. First up is a bunch from Lee Cowie: Leah & I with Kate the Std. CirrusYYY being assembled on Friday Me launching in…
Well the rally ended today and as far as I could tell everyone who attended had a great time. The soaring weather today, once again, was not too fantastic but it didn’t stop many of us from flying. First I must mention a few flights that I missed yeste…
Well we had another great day here in Wichita. A few new arrivals today as Scott Williams arrived from Oklahoma City, sans his SHK, Matt Michael & his friend Cory flew down from Iowa in Matt’s 150, Rafael brought out his Salto with its nice new can…
Well we had a great day today here in Wichita. Most gliders arrived yesterday and about 25-30 people attended the cookout we had here at the Condon house last night which was a lot of fun and a great way to open the Rally. This morning we awoke to 200 …
Dean Gradwell sent along this awesome picture of N72DG turning final at Montague. He’ll be hosting a vintage/classic rally there over 4th of July weekend next year and it should be a good time. Not sure if I’ll be able to make it but hopefully I can ta…
Well I’ve had a few conversations lately that deserve an update here. We had a good time in Uvalde although stayed busy enough that I didn’t get time to write much up. Seeing the Concordia up close and personal as well as all the other new racing glide…
Well this isn’t exactly Cherokee II related but I’m in Uvalde, TX this week for the World Championships. Matt & I arrived yesterday evening and we both had a great time watching the first day of competition. The gliders here are amazing and on top …
Well the contest finished off with a great day of soaring. CD Jim was faced with a dilemma this morning as there is always pressure to make sure everyone gets home for the closing banquet but the top spots in both the 13.5 Meter and 1-26 contest were p…
Team YYY is back to full force now since Amy has returned from her weekend in Austin. We got to the airport early and had YYY ready to fly in record time. Today Daniel’s weather report indicated much improved conditions. We all were hopeful that …
