Or, think of it like this:
Since the dawn of time, humans sought to imitate the capabilities of animals.
Only one thing remained elusive. Flight.
Now, it's possible for even the common man to experience this sensation.

Life's too short to pass this up.

actually no. i lived quite a risk-filled life. but i have certain irrational fears...one being sharks and the other, airplane disaster

I hate to be a downer, but I just posted that Shawn357 was killed in the flight was being discussed here. It's posted in OFF TOPIC as well.

Godspeed Shawn.

So sad, I didn't know of his fear of flying. We live within miles and I could've helped him get over this in a different way than experiemental aircraft.

Very strange and very sad.

I read this thread when it was underway, didn't notice that it was an experimental.

This is unbelievably disturbing. RIP, buddy...

Very sorry to read about this. :(

Damn, I hate hearing this

OMG, RIP Shawn, you will be missed.

I thought this was another bad Pelican joke. :( Sadly, not.

Two San Diego Men Killed in Arizona Plane Crash - San Diego 6

do you think he knew?

It would seem to me that he did... Thats what is so eerie about this...

Just like the rockclimbers were telling me tonight... If something doesn't feel right... It probably isn't... Stop....

Awful. RIP, shawn357.

RIP Shawn357.

prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

This isn't a good lesson for those with phobias. This is a case where he should have listened to that voice in his head...or just stayed away from small planes!
At least he died facing his fears--not much of a life if you hide away from any risk.
I feel very sorry for his wife and those he left behind.
RIP Shawn.

Very strange to read this thread after finding out what happened to Shawn. Very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

My FIL was in the process of selling his Piper last year. He totaled it on his last flight, but walked away. In my eyes that was a big win.

This is a very sad situation.

RIP. Godspeed brother.

I did not recall that he started this particular thread.

Eerie, RIP.

wow, shocked....
godspeed shawn.
prayers.

Wow!! Damn. I feel awful for his family (and the pilot's).