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by bobmeister
Fri Oct 06, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Salutations from Northern Arizona!
Replies: 5
Views: 2923

Re: Salutations from Northern Arizona!

Welcome Kavaman! Thanks to you I'm no longer the newest kid on the block. That distinction lasted about 24 hours. I took a look at the Merlin Lite and, while cute in appearance, the FOLDING WINGS on the Badland F-series are the huge selling point for me. Here in Utah, and probably everywhere else, h...
by bobmeister
Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Bob in Mapleton, Utah
Replies: 7
Views: 2796

Accident was Pilot Error

Hi All, I asked Chris D. about the accident and it turned out to be 100% admitted pilot error. The pilot took over overweight in gusty conditions. There was a treeline ahead that he was unable to climb over. He banked away at high angle of attack and stall spun into the ground, hitting nose first. S...
by bobmeister
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Bob in Mapleton, Utah
Replies: 7
Views: 2796

Hello from Bob in Mapleton, Utah

Hi all, I'm 64 and I have had a Private Pilot rating since 1986 and in 1999 I earned my commercial rating in hot air balloons. I flew balloons until 2018 and then sold my balloon and I've been flightless ever since. I still dream of owning and flying something with wings. Due to a medical issue I'm ...