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Old April 29th 12, 01:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Evan Ludeman[_4_]
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Default Homebuilt 1,000 km flight

I didn't mean to take anything away from Marian's accomplishment, but
Bob's was absolutely epic. US diplome #15 and way before GPS and
google earth. The game has changed a lot. Bob did it the hard way
and deserves to be remembered for it. I still recall the bumper
sticker on his van: "Old age and treachery will triumph over youth
and skill!"

-Evan Ludeman / T8