All the air race teams had to arrive today by noon. Upon arrival the pilots must present credentials such as  proof of currency,  log book review, etc. The airplane also has to be checked to make sure that it has had all the proper and current maintenance . An airplane mechanic reviews both the plane's logbooks as well as a physical inspection. Local aviation mechanic students from South Seattle Community College helped with the inspections. There were no issues found. With either the plane or us, the pilots.

A pretty amazing sight to see all 48 planes on the ramp, each with a race number. Some of these women have competed in over thirty races!  All age groups are flying, both the young and the wise. We are sort of in the middle age group - not quite wise yet and definitely not young.

So here is a picture of Moe imparting her "wisdom " to one of the collegiate racers, Andrea

"Well, when I was your age I had to fly uphill both ways..."

Okay, won't lie...we almost got stuck.