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Gary Kaminski (right) greets Chapter 30 members
from the Seattle area while the ground school is
finishing up.
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Gary gets a little air time after the ground school
dismisses while waiting for BBQ to begin.
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The annual BBQ preparation was in progress
throughout the morning.
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The BBQ had a good turnout.
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Brock Steiner arrived while everyone was
inside eating.
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PRA73 Vice President Bob Johnson started the
brief meeting.
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PRA73 President Paul Plack opened the tribute to
Chuck Vanek.
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Chuck Vanek shares his story with the group.
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Chuck acknowledged 86 year-old Fred Van Abkoude,
who still flys the Fly Baby he built.
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Chuck turns over the floor to his son Jim.
Jim fills in some of the details of Chucks gyroplane evolution.
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Listening to Jim: his wife Kelly, his Dad Chuck,
Chuck's wife, Carol, and Hester Longanecker.