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Old 08-31-2018, 04:13 AM
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he broke off the approach into Oakland better weather in Buchanan
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:16 AM
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Looks like he's headed for Buchanan (CCR)
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:20 AM
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Looks like he's headed for Buchanan (CCR)
Went around there too?
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:25 AM
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Is he going to Travis (SUU)??
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:27 AM
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Pretty good wind from the south looks like he is lining up to land on one of the 14s at CCR
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Old 08-31-2018, 04:51 AM
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Wow. Amazing. Congratulations!!!!!



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Old 08-31-2018, 05:34 AM
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Default Congratulations !!!

I?m really proud having been a small part in John?s adventure.

Seems yesterday that we were in my hangar to solve the electrical problem.

Well done John.
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Old 08-31-2018, 05:44 AM
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Congratulations on a fantastic flight.
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Old 08-31-2018, 05:52 AM
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Old 08-31-2018, 05:58 AM
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EPIC achievement!
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