Oshkosh Reflections

Montblack wrote:

("Morgans" wrote)

I did it while building a deck, and took a 10 foot header. It is
instinct,
to put out your hands, to protect your head. It might have
contributed to
all of my back problems. Who knows.



Pilot sustained substantial damage when while maneuvering, departed
controlled flight. He subsequently impacted the terrain in a wooded
area. No flight plan was on file.


Montblack

Weather was not a factor. Pilot error is not rulled out.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:25:55 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote:

Been there, done that, still got the pin holes. It sucked.

I did it while building a deck, and took a 10 foot header. It is instinct,
to put out your hands, to protect your head. It might have contributed to
all of my back problems. Who knows.

I'm surprised you are even wondering. I'd venture that for sure your
back is objecting to the ten foot fall. Or rather, not the fall but
the impact.

Corky Scott

wrote

I'm surprised you are even wondering. I'd venture that for sure your
back is objecting to the ten foot fall. Or rather, not the fall but
the impact.

Fortunately, I landed in a mulched area, and it was after a rain. Still, I
did hear a nice crunch. (In my head-I hate that)

The first significant problems did not start for a few years after the fall.
The doctors have all said that I have degenerative disc syndrome, and could
see no areas of traumatic injury. Still though, you have to wonder....
--
Jim in NC

On 2005-08-10 12:29:56 -0400, said:

I'd venture that for sure your back is objecting to the ten foot fall.
Or rather, not the fall but
the impact.

Doctor, I believe we have another case of deceleration sickness... the
epidemic that's sweeping the country.

cheers

-=K=-

Rule #1: Don't hit anything big.

On 2005-08-04 18:23:07 -0400, Matt Whiting said:

I read the profile on Skip in a recent issue of AOPA Pilot and was a
little turned off when the last two paragraphs focused on money,
especially his comment about getting his fee up closer to five
figures...

Gotta say, that like all these guys who turn pro, Skip Stewart does
this for the money. He needs money to pay his crew and money to
maintain his plane. He's a businessman, so's Sean Tucker, Patty
Wagstaff, and all the rest of 'em.

cheers

-=K=-

Rule #1: Don't hit anything big.