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Join Date: May 2001
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Has every one heard that Steve Fossett, the adventurer has been reported missing in Nevada? He took off in a Citabria around 0800 yesterday morning and did not make it back.
I hadn't heard that. Sad. I hope he's okay.

I admire guys who live life to the last drop.

Old 09-04-2007, 12:46 PM
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Richard,

Did you ever do anything on the airplane?

Joe
Joe,

Missed this somehow....

I'm having a hard time talking myself into this for several reasons. The flying season here is short, about 4-5 months, and during that period there are a lot of concerns to deal with. Winds, rapidly changing weather, hail, 12,000 foot mountains all around. You know... the typical high-elevation dangers. I'm fairly sharp when it comes to high-stress activities, but when there are too many uncontrollable factors involved, I like to keep my distance. Plus, storing the plane while I'm away for 9 months out of the year sounds like a losing proposition.

I'm gonna do it... now is just not the right time
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Old 09-06-2007, 09:12 AM
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sounds like a sound plan for the time being, richard, considering all the variables. plus there's an old aviation axiom that goes, 'if you wanna make a million in aviation, start with two..' it's best done when you can accept/afford to lose money..almost always gotta be pure love.

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