So sad. Prayers for the family.

Back in the early 70s I had 20 hours toward my PPL and a mere 11 solo when my finance told me it was either flying or her.

It was an easy decision. I dug flying but I think I wasn’t really cut out for it. Was not great at landings because I hated using flaps. Lol. A wise decision as well.

My best friend took lessons with me. Four years later he flew into a thunderstorm near Beaumont, killing himself and three others.

I swore off riding in private planes smaller than a King Air.

2 ...

Report Post

Posted by BK Lounge

Member since Nov 2021

3667 posts

Posted on 5/16/24 at 6:17 pm to MDB

quote:
Back in the early 70s I had 20 hours toward my PPL and a mere 11 solo when my finance told me it was either flying or her. It was an easy decision. I

Thats surprising.. i feel like most chicks dig planes, and guys who know how to fly planes.. Even more surprising would be if yall are still together fifty years later .. Did yall have a good run at least ?

1 ...

Report Post

Posted by Florida_Man1981

Member since Jan 2024

54 posts

Posted on 5/28/24 at 12:46 am to MDB

quote:
So sad. Prayers for the family.

Back in the early 70s I had 20 hours toward my PPL and a mere 11 solo when my finance told me it was either flying or her.

It was an easy decision. I dug flying but I think I wasn’t really cut out for it. Was not great at landings because I hated using flaps. Lol. A wise decision as well.

My best friend took lessons with me. Four years later he flew into a thunderstorm near Beaumont, killing himself and three others.

I swore off riding in private planes smaller than a King Air.

My wife gave me that ultimatum over my motorcycle. Was a good run while it lasted but wasn't going to give up riding.