Dawn Patrol number 3 to Maquoketa, Iowa. We had 15 planes a couple
drive-in's, that we appreciate very much, and 21 attending. Everyone
agreed that they had a great time and the flying was nice.
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Dawn's early light and JR prepares his plane. Joe Schaack was at the controls.
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Steve Greer flew in from McNeil Field to fly over with us.
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Jerry Gott and Alan Millage also flew in with Steve.
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Mike Housenga & Steve Bornhoeft taxi out.
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Heading out...
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There was a little rain that wasn't making it to the ground. Dry air below.
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Overall a beautiful day.
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Nice sunrise.
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3 Challengers ahead and 2 behind.
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Cross the Mississippi and north west.
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Looks like some are already here.
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On Final.
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This is a nice airport to visit. Lots of parking.
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Our hosts Denny and Sherri Kremer.
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Had some new people with the group this year.
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The clouds lingered all day.
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JR took Denny Kremer's plane for a quick flight.
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What's that back there a Aeronca?
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Had to go check it out.
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Ralph Zahnle from Ottumwa, IA flew in with his AirCoupe.
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I caught Steve with Patty in the men's room.
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Ken Perron (L) Don Berridge (C) and Angel Blazquez.
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Group minus the camera man.
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Time to head home.
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Cletus' place.
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Had a few rain drops but just brief.
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On final to Erie.
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Ted Wink (R) just purchased a Challenger II.
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Both the McNeil Field planes flew into Erie before returning.
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But the day has just started.
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Jerry and Alan head home.
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Steve Greer is now at McNeil Field.
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JR was out flying Pegasus.
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