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panamared3(at)brier.net
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 Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 8:18 am Post subject: Cheap Thrills |
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| Quote: | I have no desire for that type of flight. I'm sure it is a rush, but I
equate it with the guys going down the freeway on their crotch rockets at
90 mph doing wheelies. It's a thrill until one mistake or something
unexpected happens and you're pretty much dead. To each his own, but my
life is worth more than a cheap thrill.
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Yep, that is why my airshow specialty and trademark is a low speed high
altitude pass. I don't even have to do it inverted, at 10,000 feet AGL
spectators can't tell the difference!
I have never flown in a canyon below the treetops at 160KTS, and I promise
I won't do it again.
On the other hand my American Idol, Patty Wagstaff, says she loves to fly
low level aerobatics, and never misses an opportunity to do it.
Regardless, I do not consider flying my RV a cheap thrill, on a Whitewater
River Raft Guides salary, flying is not cheap!!!! As a professional guide,
I get paid to perform what some may call a "Thrill". And based upon my
salary, yep, it is cheap!
Bob
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Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Houston
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 11:22 am Post subject: Re: Cheap Thrills |
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| Quote: | I have no desire for that type of flight. I'm sure it is a rush, but I
equate it with the guys going down the freeway on their crotch rockets at
90 mph doing wheelies. It's a thrill until one mistake or something
unexpected happens and you're pretty much dead. To each his own, but my life is worth more than a cheap thrill.
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I didn't want to respond, but since someone else already did, what the heck.
Some would say those who fly "home-made airplanes" are seeking a cheap thrill!
Each and every pilot has different comfort and ability levels. Please don't judge those of us who fly more aggresively, and I won't judge those of you who fly the way you do.
Bryan
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steveadams
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Cheap Thrills |
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I thought the topic was low level river flying, not air shows or aerobatics performed by a seasoned professional. In any event, I didn't mean to ruffle anyones feathers. My opinion was just that, my opinion. Have fun and be safe.
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