tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post6161088827687375607..comments2023-08-26T03:15:36.194-05:00Comments on Letters from Flyover Country: The FAA lowers the boomBob Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04422722044859589459noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-85130385575308380332013-09-15T09:41:39.249-05:002013-09-15T09:41:39.249-05:00I'm sorry to hear this. I can't imagine ho...I'm sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how crushing this probably feels, having invested so much in building. And then this. Don't give up.. life and love ( even of aviation ) goes on. We're all - most of us - only years away from that last medical.<br /><br />One last thought. If you find yourself with $80k to spend on toys... gliders are a lot of fun.<br /><br />Sarah<br /><br /><br /><br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991660841701835065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-47601568125023322342013-09-11T15:37:03.811-05:002013-09-11T15:37:03.811-05:00Bob, I don't know you and I'm not a pilot,...Bob, I don't know you and I'm not a pilot, but I took an introductory flight lesson in Blaine and loved it more than anything else I've ever done. I'm not in great shape and know I would struggle with a class 3 due to high BP, cholesterol, etc. so I've worked hard and lost 40 pounds (now at 185), but my doctor says I'm likely never going to be able to pass a class 3 even if I lose another 20 pounds, so I've given up the dream. Just know that you got to do something that some people only dream of. I wish you the best, and if you need a new hobby, motorcycles are almost as cool as airplanes :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-66672390011244231032013-09-11T13:33:14.557-05:002013-09-11T13:33:14.557-05:00Bob, just wanted to touch base on hearing your nas...Bob, just wanted to touch base on hearing your nasty news. Very sad and yes, it sucks! You've been an important(behind the scenes) part of my building process. You flew 614EF, which is more than I have done to date....(started on 3/17/05 and hoping for mid 2014 first flight). Thanks for sharing, so eloquently, your build and life with all of us. I hope you continue to do so, and good luck in finding a home for 614EF! Bill Swaimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-86717953950606563042013-09-10T16:18:15.936-05:002013-09-10T16:18:15.936-05:00I'm very sorry to hear this, Bob. Although I w...I'm very sorry to hear this, Bob. Although I was pretty late to the party, it's been a lot of fun reading about your building and then getting to fly N614EF. I wish you the best in finding a new home for it.snyde043https://www.blogger.com/profile/06323445615476388042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-87264886077795176962013-09-10T16:08:00.076-05:002013-09-10T16:08:00.076-05:00Damnit.Damnit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460663676913527392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-63012189447419689422013-09-10T15:57:53.495-05:002013-09-10T15:57:53.495-05:00See, here's the thing with that scenario: Impo...See, here's the thing with that scenario: Important people get left at home or on the ground, which is contrary to the entire idea of having the plane in the first place. The mission of the plane is gone and the one viable mission that remains isn't appealing to me at all.Bob Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422722044859589459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-62660833538024733742013-09-10T15:53:16.860-05:002013-09-10T15:53:16.860-05:00Bob, find someone to fly with you and keep at it, ...Bob, find someone to fly with you and keep at it, never give up. Glenn BraschAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17640407849669967830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-39398375445453107842013-09-10T15:19:26.768-05:002013-09-10T15:19:26.768-05:00Moffitt, here. This sucks. Moffitt, here. This sucks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-18399208861291917062013-09-10T13:38:01.312-05:002013-09-10T13:38:01.312-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this. Best of luck in all...I'm so sorry to hear this. Best of luck in all of your future endeavors.ddfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302371912038013929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-83794739947036209862013-09-10T13:30:45.626-05:002013-09-10T13:30:45.626-05:00So sorry to hear this, Bob. I loved watching your ...So sorry to hear this, Bob. I loved watching your plane come together in your twitter posts. It's a beautiful thing when someone has a hobby that drives their passion and enriches their life in this way. Having watched my parents, now 5 months into retirement, blossom into their new routine and filling time with their separate passions, I truly wish for you a window into something related, or new, that can light that kind of flame for you again.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577189312460029430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041272795548534045.post-27875380066235798892013-09-10T13:14:51.027-05:002013-09-10T13:14:51.027-05:00SadSadBradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908210636287736260noreply@blogger.com