Jay

I had (he is now gone with his boots on in bed) a Doc (Flight Surgeon)
friend. Wife was widow of a Fighter Pilot friend of mine who bought
the farm in an early F-80 (small engine) taking off at Denver on a hot
day.

He (Doc) finished his tour and got out and located in Dallas. Family
was in Iowa and they wanted to take their children to see grandparents
over week ends. Helen got a PP in a 172 (all it takes is money).Then
they bought a Bo and continued flying and got her commercial and
Instrument. Joined the 99's and flew in the Powder Puff Derby's, etc.
High proficiency pilot.

After this, Ed got a doc's PP and they flew happily ever after.

Not only was he a good Doc but a smart one ) to make his wife the
FP. May he rest in peace.

Long story about him and his wife but not enough time or space to
write a book here )

Fly safe.

Big John


On Sun, 09 May 2004 12:32:02 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote:

As to the "doctor killer"...I think that applies more to the
egotistical specialties like surgery, and I'm just a poor country
radiologist.

Good one! ;-)

Actually, most doctors make great pilots. What kills 'em is the fact that
they are too busy to stay current, and they end up flying into conditions
that they are no longer able to handle.