Allan Stern
Well Known Member
Countless articles have been written in numerous aviation magazines discussing safety. We know that flying an airplane is risky and accidents do happen and I personally have lost several friends in fatal accidents.
I have met Rick Grey and hope he has a speedy recovery. However, I also know that this is Rick's second major accident that I am aware of. His first was when he had to put that FI Rocket down in a neighborhood just after take off and now this RV 10 crash with it's resultant injuries.
How many of these events does one undergo before we ask ourselves if it is worth being killed, in doing something we obviously love to do? What are our responsiblities to our families and children and significant others?
I know that life and living is a risk. I teach the subject and try to help people prevent having any accidents and even I engage in risky activites like motorcycle riding, have tried hang gliding, bungee jumping, and other things. But is there a time that after so many close calls one decides to give it up? If you can.
Personally, I am allowing one major happening that I walk away from that is the end, no more. Whether I follow my own advice or not remains to be seen.
Dr. Allan Stern
Professor Marshall University
RV 8A Flying
I have met Rick Grey and hope he has a speedy recovery. However, I also know that this is Rick's second major accident that I am aware of. His first was when he had to put that FI Rocket down in a neighborhood just after take off and now this RV 10 crash with it's resultant injuries.
How many of these events does one undergo before we ask ourselves if it is worth being killed, in doing something we obviously love to do? What are our responsiblities to our families and children and significant others?
I know that life and living is a risk. I teach the subject and try to help people prevent having any accidents and even I engage in risky activites like motorcycle riding, have tried hang gliding, bungee jumping, and other things. But is there a time that after so many close calls one decides to give it up? If you can.
Personally, I am allowing one major happening that I walk away from that is the end, no more. Whether I follow my own advice or not remains to be seen.
Dr. Allan Stern
Professor Marshall University
RV 8A Flying