Precious Metals Current Situation...Hope They Make It

[johnnyrace]

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Had to make something after reading the latest PM update (link below)...Hope it all turns out well...Packing My Bags!!!

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[LoveOldPlanes]

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Just made it in to Sacramento. For a text the Griffin has roared with only minor issues to address. Now I know how Wild Bill feels being on the wrong coast! I already have my tasks for tomorrow to prepare for her arrival. .. don't know an eta as of yet. Wild Bill....you in town yet?

[FlyKidChris]

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Just made it in to Sacramento. For a text the Griffin has roared with only minor issues to address.

Great news.

[Wild Bill Kelso]

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Just made it in to Sacramento. For a text the Griffin has roared with only minor issues to address. Now I know how Wild Bill feels being on the wrong coast! I already have my tasks for tomorrow to prepare for her arrival. .. don't know an eta as of yet. Wild Bill....you in town yet?

Be there tomorrow.

[ChrisMX105]

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Awesome news!!

Keep it coming!

[hg2992]

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Awesome news!!

Keep it coming!

Test flight in 15 minutes

[ChrisMX105]

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Test flight in 15 minutes

If I had an SR-71 I would come down to cheer you guys on and bring some 5hr Energy..........

This is a thrash of epic proportions that is gonna go down in history as one of the most awesome ever.

[Desertdawg]

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If I had an SR-71 I would come down to cheer you guys on and bring some 5hr Energy..........

This is a thrash of epic proportions that is gonna go down in history as one of the most awesome ever.

I'm with you. The next hour or so will be tuff waiting for news the test flight was ok.

Fingers crossed, and all that good luck mojo deployed here.

[RAD2LTR]

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If I had an SR-71 I would come down to cheer you guys on and bring some 5hr Energy..........

This is a thrash of epic proportions that is gonna go down in history as one of the most awesome ever.

Haha, yeah count me in. It could be done without an inflight refuel, total flight time, what 40 min or less from the west coast? Fill the Q bay with 5 hr energy and anything else that will fit. I don't know if the runway is long enough though.

I heard on the Facebook page they are having alternator issues. Man, if its not one thing its another Hopefully they'll get it sorted out and we'll have some good news by lunch time.

Will

[WARPT]

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HOLY CRAP! I have goose bumps just reading what the PM team has accomplished! Truly AMAZING!
Sending some good vibes to Thom and the entire PM team for a successful trip to Stead field!
I am SOOOOOOOOO stoked for this race team!

[Hans Oberev]

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Today is my birthday and I get one wish...to see Precious Metal on the ramp in Reno soon. Keep pushing PM crew. Truly a thrash for the ages! We are proud of you!

[Hans Oberev]

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Next worry will be the xc trip. Thom probably hasn't had much sleep in the last 48 hrs. Hope he has a chase plane and 5 hour energy, red bull...whatever it takes to get him here safely. Maybe Steve Hinton should fly half way and meet up with him for escort back to Reno. Wouldn't that be cool!

[B-minus]

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Hey everyone, waiting for big t-storms to roll past, then test flights, and Thom will be on his way. She looks damn good cowled up folks! I've had less than 5 hours of sleep since Tues. can't wait to get her on the road!

[ChrisMX105]

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Thanks for the update!!

Best of Luck!

[RAD2LTR]

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From the Facebook post.
"PM update.

Everything is working beautifully and all systems check good. But, now we have Mother Nature to deal with. Tops of the Cb's locally are 65k feet... So to error on the safe side we will not depart this evening.

The entire crew has worked their tails off to accomplish this second engine build and replacement in record time. It's nice to see the entire gang sitting around the hangar admiring their work, instead of stressing over a deadline.

We'll make it to the races in time, provided we have no major issues enroute.

Standby for more updates."

Sounds like they are good to go, and able to get some sleep before heading out.

Will