Heres to Steve and all we learned from him. He will be missed especially
among the KR community. Flying like all of life can be dangerous and he
willingly accepted those risks. We need to remember that and always strive to
lessen those risks where possible.
For those who dont know - Spins are NOT recommended in the KR. Being as
short as they are it makes recovering difficult or impossible. The 2S does
recover better but still not recommended - watch your airspeeds and angles of
attack fellows. Flying over water is also NOT recommended unless you have
had instrument training and are equipped with an attitude indicator. This
applies to flying at night as well. The days we held the Gathering are proof
to
that fact that visibility during the day in haze is like flying through
mushroom soup. Unless you are prepared and proficient - stay on the ground or
plan a safer course of action. I flew over the water for about 1 minute a few
months ago and can attest that at 3500 feet as I passed the coast line the
horizon dissappeared and I was looking at a blank blue white haze. I did a
slow 180 and saw land immediately and was okay but I will NOT attemp ANY
overwater flying until I have an artificial horizon and a backup. Fly smart
and you
will fly long, Lord willing.
God does have his plans for our lives and I know that we fullfil them
whether we want to accnowledge Him or not. I hope the Steve finds grace with
God and that we shall see him again.
Godspeed Steve.
