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WAMM Fly-In, October 2013


A report and photos from the October 11 - 13 Fly-In at Lompoc, California

We'd like to thank David Favrholdt for providing the following information.

Attendees report:

(There were five Mites in attendance, as noted).

Ed Mandibles / Lompoc, CA - N325M
Scott Lewis / Los Angeles, CA - N4096
Dave Mazzola / Lake Elsinore, CA - N380A
Doug Triplat / Rosamond, CA
Michael Magnani / Valencia, CA
David Favrholdt / Richmond, BC
Bob Katz / Encino, CA - N4155
Michael Harms / Porterville - N4181
John & Rose Krueger / Redlands, CA

Dining schedule:

Friday lunch: Mexican food at Taco Loco

Friday dinner: Beef ribs BBQ and smoked, with all the trimmings. Great artistic creations by Mina, Vi, and others. [click here to see the spread]

Saturday breakfast: American Host Restaurant

Saturday lunch: Leftovers from Friday

Saturday dinner: The Hitching Post in Casmalia

Sunday breakfast: Cajun Kitchen

Weather conditions:

Weather on Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Morning fog burning off by 9:00 am, then sunny, warm days with a fresh westerly breeze.

** Once again, we'd like to thank Ed and Mina Mandibles and their friends for providing wonderful food, refreshments, and entertainment. Also, to Buddy Plo and Land McCarley, co-owners of the hangar, for the use of their facility.


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L. to R.: David Favrholdt, Doug Triplet, Ed Mandibles, Scott Lewis, Rose and John Krueger, Michael Harms.

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Michael Harms and Mike Magnani.

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Host Ed Mandibles with John Krueger.

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Scott Lewis.

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L. to R.: Doug Triplet, Ed Mandibles, Bob Katz, Michael Harms,
John Krueger, Scott Lewis, David Favrholdt and Dave Mazzola.

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Ed, Scott and Doug inspecting the prop on Scott's C-model, N4096.

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Doug Triplet, Randy and Yuka Freeman.

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Because of the distinctive angle of their tail fins, there is no doubt that these are Mooneys.

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The lawn in front of the hangar eventually provided tie-down space for five Mites on this occasion.

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The motor has been hand-propped, and Ed is getting ready to taxi.

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Scott is ready to depart while David looks on.

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Scott in N4096 and Ed in N325M make a low pass.

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Doug Triplet with Mina Mandibles and her sister, Vi.

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Bob Katz flew up from Los Angeles for the first time in his M-18C, N4155 accompanied by Scott Lewis.

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Scott, Bob and Ed.

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Michael, Bob, David and Scott.

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Dave Mazzola put in a brief appearance this year, having flown up from Lake Elsinore, CA.

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Shortly after this photo was taken, N4181 was flown up to Idaho by its new owner, Mike Gossett.

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Mike and Ed.

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N4096

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N4181

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N325M

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N4155

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Ed Mandibles.

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Ed, John, Rose, Bob, Scott, David and Michael.

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Skydivers were very active that weekend, most landing just behind the hangar.

 

Photos by Doug Triplet, Michael Harms, David Favrholdt and Mike Madrid


Last updated: 2013-11-05