This turned out to be a nice little gathering - thanks to all of the local RV guys who put it on! (We know them all by their hats....)
It was fun listening to Bob Mills talk about his experiences racing his RV-6 in Sportsman, and to Pierre telling us how he flies crop duster lines plus or minus 1 foot. You think the ILS is a precision approach?!
We hope to see folks next year under better circumstances, but many thanks to Greg and Julia for opening up their house tonight.
Paul
Greg,
Thanks to you and Julia for sharing your home with all of us last night. It was a good gathering, and it really was a good mix of conversation. We dealt with the race tragedy appropriately...paid it its respects but didn't dwell, gave some big hugs of relief...and then had some great talks about flying. It's what we do, and how we cope (one way anyway). I wondered at first if it was apropo too...but it turned out just right.
Darrell, I know where you are coming from, and rest assured that being with those affected is what we were and are doing. BBQ is a footnote...it was about the people. We've been getting together with Mark, Cheryl, Mike, Kit, Bobby and AEB from SARL as well...headed out to lunch and towning about with them today too. Will say hi for ya...and its all good brudda!
As Paul said, it was very good company and discussion. Pierre and I had the opportunity to stroll through the race pits earlier in the day (I could escort), and we reflected on the events, and then spent time discussing break-away wingtips on Bearcats, and looking at speed mods on Strega and Voo-Doo. Our own cathartic methodology.
That talk about GPS guidance for dusters was amazing, and it was fun to talk about the progress of the RV-1. It was a good night...just what the doctor ordered (especially that awesome Louise hug!
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Thanks much!
Bob