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Even though I am new to the group & didn't personally know Paul it sadden me to hear of Paul's death, My first reaction was "why am I doing this? look at the results" After reading a few email's I realized that he was following his dream & had accomplished a lot. We should make the best of this sad accident & make sure we find the cause & learn from it. I just realized that even for an outsider like me this group is more than rotary theories to all of us. May Paul rest in peace.
Georges B.
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Date: 05/17/05 17:01:51
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Paul( thanks Marvin)
Words well spoken, Bernie
It felt like a gut punch when I first read Carol's message. But, as you
point out, we are not sitting at home in our rocking chair when we climb
aboard our experimental rotary powered aircraft. Having had my share of
"troubles", I can tell you calling someone on the ground-who can not help-is
far down my priority list (actually not even on it). Paul was as cool a
pilot as I have know and I am certain few could have coped any better with
whatever Paul faced. Sometimes, the best of efforts is not enough and the
good guy does not win. On the other hand, I have only to look at the FAA
accident daily list to know that what happened is not unique to our small
group. But, it always hits harder when its someone you know, respect and
like.
Ed A
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:48 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Paul( thanks Marvin)
> Now that we are unplugged from Carol, I agree that it is way too early
> to start speculating. Here was a guy who had gotten this thing back on
> the ground unbent twice with the engine off. Let's hold our guessing
> until we have something to base it on !
>
> He was one guy, that I sincerely wanted to get to know better at
> Charlie's after our time together at Tracy's a couple of years ago.
> Remember when he talked about giving up on this project after the first
> engine out landing. Then he was so optimistic recently about how great it
> was going. You never know when fate will grab one of us and we are
> experimenters for sure.
>
> It made me sick on my stomach when I read Carol's note, but was planning
> to fly this afternoon so I stapped in and had a great flight.
>
> Let's all work harder to keep it safe, don't know how many like this I
> can stand before giving in myself!
> Bernie
>
>
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