Who is missing thread ?

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Superman

Todd will never, ever visit this site again for any reason. Sadly. But he's still out there, active and happy.

I'll bet that he still checks/looks at the forum.

[creaturecat]

Dottore deserves a mention.

and - i took Beygon and his wife out to lunch, in Vancouver.
he was an absolute gentleman. we stuck to the motorcycles, as a discussion topic.
we also went to the Trev Deeley Moto museum. he definitely knew his bikes.

[Rick Lee]

Dottore passed away years ago. RIP.

What does Nostatic have against this place? I used to run into him in my LA travels, but he was probably still active last time I saw him.

[john70t]

RoninLB contributed much to the tech side.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by john70t

RoninLB contributed much to the tech side.

Boy howdy on that...I learned stuff when he stopped off here during his "big rides"...

[cashflyer]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Lake Spenard?

No - did that before the move.
https://brownsseaplane.com/

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Cashflyer
I have a spare HO turbo O-360 for that thing constant 210 HP. Mid time I think

Thanks - I just put an OH'd HIO-360-D1A in the helo about 4.5 hours ago.

Originally Posted by fanaudical

Cashflyer,you're living the dream!

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Thanks for sharing, Cash.

Originally Posted by speeder

Very, very cool, Cashflyer!

Thanks guys... I appreciate the interest and the comments!

[cashflyer]

I received my annual Pelican Parts "happy birthday" email today, so thought I would check in and revive an old thread.

Looks like I missed a 2023 update. Not much exciting goes on. Here is 2022 - 2024 combined:

Nov 2022 - the Alaska company received their helicopter for EMS ops.

I put it together after shipping, got it FAA compliant for operations, etc. I flew it a bit. Discovered that pulling a helicopter out into the -20 degree winter kind of sucks.

May 2023 - started having some health issues.
July 2023 - sold my Schweizer 300 and delivered it to Paso Robles.
Spent Aug - Dec 2023 pretty much in the bed wishing I would hurry up and die. Lost 50 pounds along the way.

Nov 2023 - the AK company lost the lease on their EMS helicopter.

March 2024, had a brain tumor removed.
May 2024, moved back to SC.
Jul 24, sold my house in AK.

Jul 28, turned 56 and logged onto Pelican.

I don't currently fly because I don't currently have a medical. I am working with doctors to get that reinstated.

I have moved into a non-flying management role with a helicopter EMS outfit in Nevada, working both remotely and monthly rotations on-site. And I still work the Kuwait side-gig.

Currently driving a BMW 540 that is fitted with a supercharger, but I am kind of wanting back into a Porsche. Maybe a Cayman S. They look like fun.

[afterburn 549]

That just sucks!
Thanx for the update.
I am happy you are still with us.!
Time to buy more helicopters?
Cant quit now!
Me- pulled a psychiatric nerve in my leg / hip
My body has been through many broken bones, but this may be the worst pain I have ever been in
.
Tis weird- for no obvious reason to be seen from the outside.
Just starting to walk again and use a clutch!

[RANDY P]

Island911, where are you?

rjp

[Skytrooper]

Hey Cashflyer, man I hope this winds up being a better year for you. I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I am sure getting back into the cockpit will be the best medicine for you. It’s what you do ! I got grounded in 2004 (medical) and thought it was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I shifted gears, staying in aviation…from the management side. Everything worked out fine, a bit of a learning curve, but fine. Be strong my friend !

[gwmac]

JP Novak?

[stevej37]

I wonder if Maxim is still alive?

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

One of the most memorable was Bill (Sniper)

Probably 10-12 years ago I had a flight to Baltimore and ended up getting together with him. Colorful was a very good way to put things with him having two ladies snuggling up to him the entire time and his smoking a joint from time to time. Was good to see him in person and hope he survived!

[porsche tech]

Originally Posted by craigster59

That was CraigT. I went shooting a few times with him and fly fishing with him and Jim (lowyder993 who's also been missing). Craig was retiring and moving to South Carolina.

I think I remember CraigT messaging me asking about Hilton Head. Is that where he wound up? Haven’t seen that green 911 around here!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Tweeze and Foxpaws.

Tweeze is still alive and well here in Phoenix. I see her posts on FacePlant often and she is just staying busy until the kids leave the nest!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

Really? Thanks!

Update:
In May 2021, I sold the Part 135 company that I had started with a business partner. He took his share and bailed. The guy who purchased the company made me an attractive offer to stay on as the Director of Maintenance and as a floater pilot.

I did 14 years of Medivac and looking back was the high-light of my career. Wish I was younger would head up to AK and fly with you guys. Did almost 20 years in the "sandbox" and hope to never return there again!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by Superman

Todd will never, ever visit this site again for any reason. Sadly. But he's still out there, active and happy.

Thats sad to hear. Always enjoyed Todd and was really glad that he came to Vegas for the UPM. Hope he is enjoying life!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

I received my annual Pelican Parts "happy birthday" email today, so thought I would check in and revive an old thread.

March 2024, had a brain tumor removed.

I don't currently fly because I don't currently have a medical. I am working with doctors to get that reinstated.

If you need help with your medical, please message or email me. Good friend of mine is a long time FAA AME and his focus is "special issuance medicals!" I had an issue and lost my 1st class and 5 weeks later had a fresh one in my hand. One of our copilots went to his regular FAA doc and it took him SIX MONTHS!

[masraum]

Yeah, it's a shame about Todd. Someone that I didn't think we'd see again that last posted 10 days ago multiple times in the thread below, is Motion.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1164227-world-vagabond.html

[speeder]

Originally Posted by RANDY P

Island911, where are you?

rjp

That's the guy I'm concerned about...he could never stay away from the forums here and he just vanished.