On Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 6:01:56 AM UTC-4, wrote:
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My father-in-law, Karl Kretschmer, passed away peacefully this evening after a number of years of declining health.

Karl was 91 years old and had a wonderful life flying around the world as a career Pan AM flight engineer – he actually lived the golden age of aviation.

Many of you older pilots in the soaring community probably remember Karl when he was campaigning his then state-of-the art LS-1 (the original ‘KK’) at Region I and II meets.

Karl was also a very active member of Aero Club Albatross for decades … and always hand-crafted the ACA ‘Blue Max’ award for the best member soaring achievement of the season.

Karl will be missed by his family … and everyone in the soaring community who ever knew this kind and helpful man.

Godspeed KiloKilo

My favorite KK memory comes from the late 70's at Fairfield. Karl landed in a very nice big field after a not so long flight. As he was standing there getting ready to organize his retrieve, the farmer rolled up with his tractor. The farmer then proceeded to toss Karl a tow rope, with a connector ring on it. They towed the glider to the farmer's driveway.
Next, the farmer took Karl into his garage and over to a refrigerator where he tapped a fresh keg of beer on the spot.
Karl thought he was in Heaven.
Now he is.
Good Finish KK
UH