Steve Fossett search keeps Nev., Calif. members busy

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A Cessna 182 taxis for takeoff from Minden-Tahoe Airport as the Nevada Wing resumes its search for missing aviator Steve Fossett. (Photo by Capt. Thomas Cooper)

Maj. Dennis Parham of the California Wing's Beale Composite Squadron 19 runs mission radio communications at Bishop Airport during the Steve Fossett search. (Photo by Lt. Col. John Jay)

Maj. Craig Gallagher of California Wing Headquarters goes through his preflight paces before a mission. (Photo by Lt. Col. John Jay)

Members prepare a Nevada Wing Cessna 182 for flight. (Photo by Capt. Thomas Cooper)

Lt. Col. Denise Edwards (left) of San Fernando Senior Squadron 35 briefs an aircrew -- (left, from bottom) Sr. Mbr. Rene Caldera and Capt. Jon Stokes of Riverside Senior Squadron 5 and Maj. Craig Gallagher of California Wing Headquarters -- before a mission out of Bishop Airport. (Photo by Lt. Col. John Jay)

Maj. Craig Gallagher of California Wing Headquarters ensures clear visibility from the cockpit during preflight at Bishop Airport. (Photo by Lt. Col. John Jay)