[TheForge] OT - sometimes stuff just happens

[Jerry Frost]

I seen to recall you telling us of some of the practical aspects of flying 
under bridges. I think the best lesson any pilot can learn early on is, 
"Takeoff is optional."

Jer
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From: "Andrew Vida" <osan at netlabs.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT - sometimes stuff just happens


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> On 4/10/2012 12:11 PM, Ron Childers wrote:
>> Andy, you must have received your wings a long time ago....
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> Oh yeah.  Last time I was in the left seat was 1987.  In fact, I'm not
> even sure where the license is anymore...
>
> When I was living in Vancouver I used to hang out at Evergreen airport
> with some of the regulars.  The FARs are so thick I am not sure I'd even
> enjoy flying anymore.  I suspect farting in the cockpit would be a
> violation worthy of some large fine or prison sentence.  FAA has been
> working tirelessly to end civil aviation and they seem to be winning.
> Airports are disappearing and just a few years ago there were fewer and
> fewer new pilots coming online.  It is disgusting and very discouraging.
>
> Some of the stupid things we did in aircraft would get us shot down or
> sent to prison these days.  It's pathetic.
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