American Barnstorming Tour 2008
Sky and I flew up to Ames, Iowa for the start of the 2008 American Barnstorming Tour in June. The Tour had 16 airplanes of which 5 gave rides to the adoring crowds.
We flew over the worst flooding since 1993. |
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Every morning a pilot briefing was held by Clay Adams with weather report from Dave Allen. |
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Clay loading up guys to ride in his Travel Air. |
Clay talks with Ted Davis in Jefferson City, MO. |
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Frank Flanagan and Clay. |
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Dave Allen |
Dave and Jeanne Allen | ![]() |
Glen Cruz, Eaglerock Pilot. | ![]() |
Glen pulls his engine thru before starting. |
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Ted Davis and the New Standard. |
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Hank Galpin. |
Richard Hornbeck. |
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Gary Lust. | ![]() |
Tom Lowe | ![]() |
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Alan Lopez |
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Stuart MacPherson |
Stu gave Sky and I a ride in his Travel Air. |
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Roni MacPherson loads passengers. |
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Bruce McElhoe. |
David Mars. |
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Morgie is all smiles. |
Chris Price puts on his headset as Travis loads up some more passengers. |
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Chris tops the New Standard off. |
Ron Price. |
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Eric Presten. |
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Ron Rex. |
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Frank Russo. |
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Steve Roth. |
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Ray Sanders. |
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John Thomason. |
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Flying in a biplane-you just can't beat it! |