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Old 04-15-2005, 11:22 AM
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:25 AM
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:29 AM
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:32 AM
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Old 04-15-2005, 06:14 PM
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Hey,

I'll see you guys tomorrow. I'll be bringing up my F-15 which I had to do some repairs on after attempting a takeoff without securing the canopy first......

Wait 'til you see the little starlet that I'm bringing in to help me sing the National Anthem :-)......

Kenny,

Don't crash anything before I get there!
Old 04-16-2005, 01:30 AM
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Another beautiful SoCal day at the Prado on the third day of Best in the West 2005. Sam Wright...the voice of Best in the West and all-around awesome guy...invited all the pilots to a barbecue athis hangar located at the Chino airport. The airport is about 4 miles from the Prado Airpark.
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Old 04-16-2005, 01:35 AM
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Sam and a buddy are restoring a Stearman in the hangar. Quite a fascinating project indeed.
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Old 04-16-2005, 01:48 AM
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There was more to see than just airplane parts. Contest Director Mike Sieniarecki unwinds after a long day of...well...contest directing.
The Airpak team showed up in force, and well branded.
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I must say that these four posts have really given me a renewed appreciation for the Bryce Watson's of the world.
As I was departing for my 1 & 1/2 hr. trip back to SD, some of the gang was out front getting heli lessons from Dave Presta.
We also got a feel of what the ETOC is like as Mark Leesburg demonstrated his awesome skills all over the inside of the hangar, and dancing/hovering the small foam bipe inbetween the diners. A miniature Flying Cirkus event...ala, dip the tail in the salsa.
Tomorrow is going to be huge. I am primarily focussed on shooting video, so when I do shoot stills, they tend to be more "people" oriented.
I am sure there will be many jet pics in here shortly, once the event wraps and everyone gets to their CPU's.
Ya gotta love BITW.
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Here are some more pics. Having some slow uploads here. Will try and post a few.

Some Friday Action.

Jill C. Pics

OK this is taking too long will have to post later sorry about that folks.
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Hi all,

Some photos I took on Saturday:

Static displays:

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Hi All,

Some more photos:


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Hi all,

And a few more.

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heres a few more Dougie Fresh doin the crisco...........
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few more..................
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That's all for now, more pictures later
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once again Jill

Nice Pix!!

Nice Job Mike!!!!
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Sir Buck:
May I ask who lost the F-18?

Thanks,,, Dave
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which F18?

Big yellow Twin on Thursday Strawboss

SM F18 yesterday Barry

I can honestly say, I know the feeling. [&o]

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