ON MY WAY TO RENO!

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Joe, please report in when you can. There was another crash there this morning and it looks like there may be injuries of folks on the ground as well.

RGJ.com: Air race pilots crash, injuries reported

Oh ****! Keep us posted Eric. My condolences and prayers.

 

[Graeme]

I want to wake up tomorrow thinking this was all a bad dream. Joe

A feeling I'm sure we all understand. Condolences to all concerned.

 

[evangilder]

Thankfully. it looks like my buddy Jason will be okay. I hope the rest of the weekend goes alright in Reno.
1 killed, Simi pilot hurt in air race : Transportation : Ventura County Star

 

[ccheese]

Eric: Glad your pal is ok..... condolences for the others killed.

Charles

 

[lesofprimus]

Jesus H Christ, what a bad weekend...

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Hey guys - on my way out. By now you heard all the bad news from yesterday. If there's anymore crashes I think the FEDS are going to pull the plug on this.

Yesterday we cleaned up the last of Brad Morehouse's stuff and got his widow on a private jet back to her home. My father in law did a great job keeping everything together and providing functional and spiritual leadership. Brad's wife apologized to me when she was leaving for having me come all the way for Reno for nothing - I broke down right there....

The rest of the day turned into a giant airshow - got to crew an L-29 for an checkride and took some great photos - I'll post next week.

Thanks for all the kind words guys, I'll be in touch...

Joe

 

[FLYBOYJ]

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[Soundbreaker Welch?]

Something seems to make pilots unable to survive this year..........

 

[Screaming Eagle]

My condolences FBJ. Nice pic of the plane though.

 

[evangilder]

Good shot, Joe. I know it will take a while for the haze to clear, but I'm here if you need anything.

E

 

[Aggie08]

Sincere condolences, bud.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Hey guys - thanks for all the kind words - yesterday we went to the crash site to deal with some remains (enough said). Today we salvaged some components off the aircraft the family wanted - we left the the races at 3 pm - didn't even see the end, all enthusiasm was lost. Still got some nice pics, will post them during the week - the worse is over, we'll deal this and will keep flying I know Brad would of wanted it this way - thanks all!

FBJ - Joe

 

[ccheese]

Joe: I think the entire forum (the regulars) feels your pain.
It's a terrible thing, but as you said, "we'll deal with it". Each,
in his/her own way. Life has to go on.....

Charles

 

[Screaming Eagle]

well said cchese.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Thanks again guys - as promised here are some pics

 

[FLYBOYJ]

On Friday, my friend Doug Gillis had to give an L-29 check ride. We scheduled it for after the race. We went out to midfield where a bunch of aircraft were parked. Well I call this place "Mig City" for obvious reasons -

 

[ccheese]

Good pic's, Joe..... thanks for sharing...

Charles

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Got more - sorry for the size, I shrunk them down as much as I could - feel free to upload anything here folks!

 

[ccheese]

Hmmmmm.... Wonder why one blade of the F4U's prop is white ?

Charles

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Hmmmmm.... Wonder why one blade of the F4U's prop is white ?

Charles

I thought the same thing - couldn't find anyone there to ask why.

The heritage flight was real good. On Sat they added an A-10. It looked like they were flying together for years....