On final approach to Fox Field for a lunch stop
The weather was nice up at Fox with a bit of wind and some nice puffy clouds above. We did a formation takeoff from Fox Field to head to Palm Springs.
Ron and Paula Alldredge at take off from Fox Field
We headed along the desert, climbing toward the Banning Pass ahead. I took the time to capture some shots of Ron and Paula in their airplane. I have a few shots of Ron in his airplane in the sky. It was time to catch Ron AND Paula together in their airplane.
As we headed toward the Banning Pass, the weather started to look a little bleak, with some rain and gray skies. Nothing that would stop us from getting through and certainly not a show stopper. I closed the canopy and took a self portrait. Ron was quick to see that and let Marc know what I was up to back there.
Ron and Paula in the weather
Weather near Big Bear
We came down the Banning Pass and did a nice formation flyover for Palm Springs at 500 feet before breaking to land. As we broke, I was able to look right down on the Palm Springs Air Museum, our hosts for the gathering.
The Palm Springs Air Museum
We had a nice gathering at the hotel for us all to meet and enjoy some refreshments and snacks before going off to dinner.
Tomorrow will be a big day. Fifteen T-34 Mentors have shown up for the event and everyone is looking forward to a nice couple of days of flying. More to come tomorrow.
One last note, Viper and Mule, we miss seeing you guys down here this year and look forward to seeing you here next year.
I am off to get some sleep for the night. Shooter out...
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