Buried a friend today.

esa17

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Most people have different instructors as they earn their ratings. I had just one for everything but my MEI.

A few days ago he had an engine failure on takeoff and that took his life. Today we celebrated him and though the video doesn't show it all it does show the news getting it right just this once.

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I wish the video showed the entire flyby but it only shows my boss (Cardinal) and me in the Mooney.

I've never dealt with this type of loss and I must say I was very naive thinking I never would.
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Won't be the last, either. Unfortunately.

Truer words were never spoken. I'm glad you told me that early, Mike. Still much appreciate that convo from 2k1 or 2.

I've got 3, but only one that was someone I hung out with..... =-/
 
Truer words were never spoken. I'm glad you told me that early, Mike. Still much appreciate that convo from 2k1 or 2.

I've got 3, but only one that was someone I hung out with..... =-/

I'm glad you got some good takeaway's from our conversation oh so long ago in the library. Was definitely a good time. It's cool too seeing the new, green beginning student you were then, and how your career has progressed from that time.

Man, how far we've both come since.......
 
RIP. Another good aviator and more importantly, a good human being lost to the world.

We are all poorer for the loss.
 
Most people have different instructors as they earn their ratings. I had just one for everything but my MEI. </object>

I was fortunate enough to have the same instructor for most of my training as well. I can only imagine what you're going through.

I'm sorry for your loss.

RIP.
 
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