Lake St. John accident
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Lake St. John accident
Anyone have any info on the floatplane crash on Lake St. John that happened today?
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It was a Lake Amphib - the two occupants got out with serious but non life threatening injuries. One of the occupants is a regular contributor on these forums - PilotDAR He is pretty beat up but going to survive - he's been transferred to Toronto for surgery. I will update when I know more - I am in close contact with his family. Well wishes appreciated - armchair quarterbacking not so much - thanks!
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Man, I hope he's going to be Ok.
All the best Jim.
DC
All the best Jim.
DC
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Sorry to hear PilotDAR was involved - I caught the original story last night and was hoping to hear the opposite.
He's an extremely credible member of this forum who consistently gives back with educated, experienced, and humble contributions to those threads with which he gets involved. Here's hoping his recovery is swift and trouble-free, and that he's back with us very soon!
He's an extremely credible member of this forum who consistently gives back with educated, experienced, and humble contributions to those threads with which he gets involved. Here's hoping his recovery is swift and trouble-free, and that he's back with us very soon!
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Crap, Jim. Had a feeling, reading "firefighter". (Jim is a longtime volunteer). So sorry to hear this.
Praying for you this morning.
Praying for you this morning.
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Wishing Jim and the other occupant a speedy recovery. I had the opportunity once to fly with him - he's a great guy and excellent pilot.
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Oh my, I was afraid of this. Speedy recovery Jim. Anyone know the other person on board?
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A big +1 !He's an extremely credible member of this forum who consistently gives back with educated, experienced, and humble contributions to those threads with which he gets involved. Here's hoping his recovery is swift and trouble-free, and that he's back with us very soon!
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Wishing all the best to PilotDAR. A wealth of knowledge.
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I heard the story last night, and was concerned about the possibility, with location and mention of firefighter.
We haven't met, but Jim has done some work for our company, and is a constant presence on this board - a reasoned, experienced voice amidst the sometimes silly and acrimonious debate. It's always a pleasure to read his posts.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Jim and the other fellow involved.
-Colin
We haven't met, but Jim has done some work for our company, and is a constant presence on this board - a reasoned, experienced voice amidst the sometimes silly and acrimonious debate. It's always a pleasure to read his posts.
Wishing a speedy recovery to Jim and the other fellow involved.
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Just read this and can not believe what I am reading.
We never know when these things happen, and when they do and we know the people personally it is terrible.
We never know when these things happen, and when they do and we know the people personally it is terrible.
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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Holy smokes, pilotDAR If you're reading this later I hope you're experiencing a speedy recovery.
I enjoy your well-intentioned, mature and interesting posts. Please be on the mend quickly. Hope your friend is OK too.
I enjoy your well-intentioned, mature and interesting posts. Please be on the mend quickly. Hope your friend is OK too.
If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself
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UPDATE: Jim has had a couple of surgeries over the last 24 hrs and is still in tough shape but is stable. He's gonna have a long recovery ahead and I know he would greatly appreciate all the kind wishes!! I will definitely tell him about everyone's concern when I finally get into see him!!
Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!
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Sh*t, Jim and I were talking about the Lake in my hanger only a month ago. Jim, wish you and your colleague a very speedy recovery. Peter
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Glad you're hanging in there, Jim. We're all pulling for you. I've always appreciated your ability to deliver great insight while remaining humble on these forums.
A speedy recovery to you.
A speedy recovery to you.
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+1CL-Skadoo! wrote:Glad you're hanging in there, Jim. We're all pulling for you. I've always appreciated your ability to deliver great insight while remaining humble on these forums.
A speedy recovery to you.
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+2CL-Skadoo! wrote:Glad you're hanging in there, Jim. We're all pulling for you. I've always appreciated your ability to deliver great insight while remaining humble on these forums.
A speedy recovery to you.
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Anything new on Jim and the other person?
The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
After over a half a century of flying no one ever died because of my decision not to fly.
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I am so sorry to hear about Jim's accident. He gave me an introduction to flying the Lake and I can say without reservation that he is an outstanding instructor. His passion to make light aircraft pilots better both by individual instruction, as well as thoughtful wise advice in a variety of fora is all too rare today.
Jim, I wish you a speedy recovery and a return to the skies that you love so much.
Jim, I wish you a speedy recovery and a return to the skies that you love so much.