AV8ORJWC
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1149
Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"
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 Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject: Loss of Jim Wright |
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Most should already know the story. His one of a kind replica took the finest craftsmen in every craft to make the HK-1. Many watched in amazement as it was built. At OSH we just watched it sit the whole week.
Flown to OSH, parked for a week with bureaucratic red tape from the FAA which prohibited a proper fly-off. Flown back to Oregon. Refueled, one bolt led to a required forced landing. Site was identified, final approach was set. Spectators ran out to photograph. Jim diverted so as not to kill the $(at)&* photograpers. The rest is aviation history.
Same year Shannon K flying (what in my opinion was the finest workmanship and) the prettiest Lancair Legacy 2000 EVER. Was told by his friends of a critical engine flaw. Filled with fuel. Left the same OSH as Jim. Wouldn't deviate. Lost the engine over Madison. Hit a light standard in a car dealership parking lot and cartwheeled.
Leaving OSH can be risky. Listen to your inner voice. Cut no corners. Let's toast a drink of your choice at next year when we bring out the new Nanchang CJ-6 and give Tim's wife the ride of her life (after extensive fly off).
Russ my hat and heart is with you on every hour. Congratulations. Flying remains a remarkable, safe and extraordinarily exciting adventure.
John
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