Visitors for the Reno Air Races

We had friends Bill & Wendy fly their Cirrus, and Susan fly her C182RG into KMEV.  This was the week/weekend for the Reno Air Races, and this was the key focal point.  Unfortunately, it was smokey from a fire in California and interfered with operations.  We saw some races and enjoyed the airside events, but it was shortened.

Other activities include:

• Dog walks and tours of the Genoa township
• A long hike in the Sierras on the Genoa Loop Trail
• Nancy and Wendy volunteered with the 99’s at the Reno Air Races, helping to staff the information booth
• A 3-hour tour via motorboat of Lake Tahoe
• Bill & Steve flew the Cirrus and worked on some proficiency items
• Fun meals at Overland and JT Basque
• Solid day at the Races that Friday, where we saw several races, including a STOL Drag Race

On the downside, Susan was ill, probably from some food.  Steve and Bill were impacted for a day as well, perhaps from the smoke.

Here is a clickable slideshow:

Bil and Steve fly the Cirrus to build proficiency.

Wendy and Nancy volunteer at the Reno Air Show.

There is a nice walk that goes around the Genoa township and to David Wally's that's fun with the dogs.

We chartered a boat on Lake Tahoe for a 3 hour tour.

On the Lake Tahoe tour we stopped at the Vikingsholm state park.

ScaleWings was at the Reno Air Show with its SW51.

Bill remembers going to the JT Baque restaurant and that was a trip highlight this time as well.

Here's a toast at the JT Basque restaurant. Susan treated us.

We launched off on hike that was over 8 miles and 1500's altitude gain.

There were lots of good viewpoints, but it was a little smokey.

The smoke made the sunrise interesting.

There is a nice waterfall on this hike.

Wendy had the great idea to change shoes for the descent with a little cooling off of the peds during the process.

Bill and Wendy trooping ahead near the end of the hike.

Bill checks out the books.

We had a couple of drinks in downtown Genoa.