We spent the night in Newport and were picked up by John Merriman and Harold Yanofsky at 9:00 this morning.
They carried us to the airport and assisted in getting pre-flighted and ready to go. A big think you to these guys and to Rick Klorpel from all the Skydogs. We appreciate your help.
We blasted off for Elmira and flew for about 2 hours in some of the best conditions we have seen. It was a pleasure and the scenery of central New York and the Finger Lakes were fantastic. We landed at Elmira and checked into the hotel and began some sight seeing. First we went to the National Soaring Museum. George was a Trustee at one time and knew everyone on site. Thanks George.
How about a soaring rating, Mike?
We then drove up the lake and stopped in at the Glenn Curtiss Museum. This guy was a contemporary of the Wright Brother and was instrumental in many of the advancements in aviation and engines in the early 1900's. We got to spent about a hour there before it closed.
We then headed for dinner in Watkins Glen. Some of you will recognize this place as an important raceway starting in the mid 1900s. We went to a popular local Italian restaurant what had a lot of pictures of the history of these races.
Nice scenery also!
So tomorrow we hope to get some great pictures of Niagara Falls and maybe a surprise stop.
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