Tuesday, June 9, 2009

2009 Air Race Classic soon to start

The 2009 Air Race Classic is just around the corner.

My partner this year is Sheryl Cole from Cicero, Indiana. Sheryl has her instrument rating and works for the USPS with hopes of retiring soon and flying commercially.

We will be flying the little Cherokee 140 again, N15701, as Classic 14 (our official race number). My departure from Plymouth, MA is scheduled for early Tuesday, 6/16. I am hoping to make it to Indiana to meet up with Sheryl in one day. With no wind to help or hinder, flying time will be three legs of approximately three hours each so it has the makings of a long day. This will be the longest trip I will have undertaken by myself so wish me luck and a stiff tailwind.

We are required to arrive in Denver no later than noon on Saturday 6/20. If we hit top speeds of 100 mph and have no headwinds that will only require a total of 20 or so hours of actual flight time to get there. Piece of cake. Right???

Many of you know that last year presented my partner Karen and I with several challenges, all of which we managed (with the help of flight instructor husbands and wonderful home based mechanics). Hopefully this year will be less exciting in that regard.
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  1. Loren H.June 11, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Judy,
    Best of luck on your solo journey to meet Sheryl, and to both of you during the race. We'll be keeping up and cheering you both on the whole way! You have a standing invitation to join us when you return and share your experience - we'd love to hear about it! Safe travels and many happy landings.

    Regards,
    Loren Herren
    Chief Pilot
    BSC Aviation

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  2. jlandersJune 15, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Hey Judy!
    Best of luck to you and Sheryl. I'll be following your blog each leg of the way!
    Take good care and be well!
    Cheers,
    Joy Landers
    ACC, Inc.

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  3. BethGJune 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Hey Judy --- best of luck and tons of fun. Hope your adventures are less than Gary's on the Mary E. I look forward to following your blog.

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  4. Bill and JudyJune 19, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    We are all eagerly waiting to see the adventures of Judy and Sheryl in print....

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  5. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Hey Judy -
    Sounds like you've had plenty of adventure thus far! Great to read your update. Stay safe and have fun!!
    Cheers, Joy

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