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.�
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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.�
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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.
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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).
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Russ my hat and heart is with you on every hour.� Congratulations.� Flying remains a remarkable, safe and extraordinarily exciting adventure.
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John
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