John Bowles

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Across
  1. 2. Title earned not on a ship, but in the sky.
  2. 6. Where he takes off without leaving his seat.
  3. 9. Airline where he’s captain of the clouds.
  4. 10. Two little copilots who have stolen his heart.
  5. 11. What grandkids (and grandpas) might take
  6. 13. His Friday night destination — not a poker room, but it deals in groceries.
  7. 14. Midwest city where your crossword fan lives.
Down
  1. 1. Golden state.
  2. 3. His favorite kind of treat.
  3. 4. A reason to celebrate.
  4. 5. It might happen in a quiet corner.
  5. 7. Month for dads and grads.
  6. 8. His winter runway is downhill.
  7. 12. His favorite kind of challenge, especially when made of clues.
  8. 15. Game with flushes and full houses.