Rowdy feeling not-so-rowdy after crash. Wish him well inside
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Justwannafly
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Interesting to place a name with an incident.
Yesterday I was launched out of YQQ on his ELT. During mission prep we learnt that there was an associated overdue (no closure of flight plan).
A company helicopter was in the area actively searching for Rowdy when we arrived on scene. The helo had found his crashsite and provided us with the GPS coord's.
We experienced a few "issues" with excess civilian traffic - all trying to help. At one point we actually had to stop part way through our SAR drops to avoid another helicopter that was heading directly for the crash site.
A sobering point for us all to remember - all aviation crashes are the jurisdiction of the Federal Government (in this case, the Canadian Forces). If you receive direction from an onscene SAR asset, you must and will comply. The folks on the ground were oblivious to this law and could have killed Rowdy while they extracted him from the plane. We were 5 minutes away from dispatching highly trained medical personnel to the scene when this disruption occurred.
Nevertheless - glad to hear that Rowdy is doing well. He did everything right to ensure his survival. His flight plan was detailed in his route and his ELT saved his life.
Yesterday I was launched out of YQQ on his ELT. During mission prep we learnt that there was an associated overdue (no closure of flight plan).
A company helicopter was in the area actively searching for Rowdy when we arrived on scene. The helo had found his crashsite and provided us with the GPS coord's.
We experienced a few "issues" with excess civilian traffic - all trying to help. At one point we actually had to stop part way through our SAR drops to avoid another helicopter that was heading directly for the crash site.
A sobering point for us all to remember - all aviation crashes are the jurisdiction of the Federal Government (in this case, the Canadian Forces). If you receive direction from an onscene SAR asset, you must and will comply. The folks on the ground were oblivious to this law and could have killed Rowdy while they extracted him from the plane. We were 5 minutes away from dispatching highly trained medical personnel to the scene when this disruption occurred.
Nevertheless - glad to hear that Rowdy is doing well. He did everything right to ensure his survival. His flight plan was detailed in his route and his ELT saved his life.
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Over the Horn
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Jesus @#$! I go away for 2 days and my buddy Rowdy's in a wreck 
Get well soon buddy shit happens and at least your still around to learn from it, anyone who's flown in the bush and claims haven't come close to it is a liar. I'm sure i speak for .. too when I say next time the beers on you!
And on another note (seeing as how you were watchin that classic Top Gun)
You can be my wingman anytime!
Get well soon buddy shit happens and at least your still around to learn from it, anyone who's flown in the bush and claims haven't come close to it is a liar. I'm sure i speak for .. too when I say next time the beers on you!
And on another note (seeing as how you were watchin that classic Top Gun)
You can be my wingman anytime!
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ScudRunner
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Rowdy, Does this mean that over our next beer the Bull Shit is only going to waste deap with your jaw wired? I know we joked about chuggin a pitcher through a straw but you know I can't justify money on a staw these days. Im still coming out there for a ride in that float plane this summer, you will be at the controls buddy!
Funny though he watched Top Gun he's more of a Air America guy
All joking aside man, get well and I know you will be back in the saddle, we have all been there in our type of flying and sometimes that luck comes up double zero's. You have the Character that you will learn from this and you did your best, to that we are thankfull that your still with us and hope that its not to long before your back in the Air where you belong (just not up that high, I know your afraid of hieghts)
Funny though he watched Top Gun he's more of a Air America guy
All joking aside man, get well and I know you will be back in the saddle, we have all been there in our type of flying and sometimes that luck comes up double zero's. You have the Character that you will learn from this and you did your best, to that we are thankfull that your still with us and hope that its not to long before your back in the Air where you belong (just not up that high, I know your afraid of hieghts)
Hi Everyone,
I'm a friend of Rowdy's from back when the only flying he was doing was jumping his K-car over railway tracks.
I have yet to go see him, but according to mutual friends, he's doing quite well. Rather battered and bruised, but still laughing.
As the OP mentioned, he can still wiggle his toes, but he'll be enjoying the fine taste of steak in a blender for several weeks. His jaw is getting set and pinned tomorrow morning, which is good stuff, as I can't imagine it being loose - at least I would want to be on the "good meds". Due to his broken vertebrae, he's laid out for now, but will apparently be fitted for a back brace tomorrow, so that he can sit up.
That brings me to my point. I'll be bringing my laptop when I go to visit him tomorrow evening so that he can read this thread, so with a little luck you'll either have a post from him or something by proxy through me.
-Kyle
I'm a friend of Rowdy's from back when the only flying he was doing was jumping his K-car over railway tracks.
I have yet to go see him, but according to mutual friends, he's doing quite well. Rather battered and bruised, but still laughing.
As the OP mentioned, he can still wiggle his toes, but he'll be enjoying the fine taste of steak in a blender for several weeks. His jaw is getting set and pinned tomorrow morning, which is good stuff, as I can't imagine it being loose - at least I would want to be on the "good meds". Due to his broken vertebrae, he's laid out for now, but will apparently be fitted for a back brace tomorrow, so that he can sit up.
That brings me to my point. I'll be bringing my laptop when I go to visit him tomorrow evening so that he can read this thread, so with a little luck you'll either have a post from him or something by proxy through me.
-Kyle
Rowdy,
I don't know what to say really other than get better and we'll have to do beers soon. I do hope you are going to be OK and will talk to you about it soon. Give me a call when you get the chance or let us know on here where you are and I'll come visit you..
BTW, when you ask for the sponge bath, make sure it's a female nurse doing it..
Cheers buddy
Dale
I don't know what to say really other than get better and we'll have to do beers soon. I do hope you are going to be OK and will talk to you about it soon. Give me a call when you get the chance or let us know on here where you are and I'll come visit you..
BTW, when you ask for the sponge bath, make sure it's a female nurse doing it..
Cheers buddy
Dale
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desksgo
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Rowds,
You know we all have your back on this. Whatever you need, we'll get it to you. Hell if you want a crappy job at my shitcan operation, you let me know. Women, men, animals, vegetables, fruit, invertabrae...whatever you need. It's all at your disposal.
Now, don't get hooked on painkillers there buddy. I don't want to hear about you held up in some extravagent room, naked, and asking people to "come in with the milk" repeatedly. I will have some flowers sent to you care of Juan Trippe though, because you are THE REAL AVIATOR.
Get well...We love ya buddy!!!
DG
You know we all have your back on this. Whatever you need, we'll get it to you. Hell if you want a crappy job at my shitcan operation, you let me know. Women, men, animals, vegetables, fruit, invertabrae...whatever you need. It's all at your disposal.
Now, don't get hooked on painkillers there buddy. I don't want to hear about you held up in some extravagent room, naked, and asking people to "come in with the milk" repeatedly. I will have some flowers sent to you care of Juan Trippe though, because you are THE REAL AVIATOR.
Get well...We love ya buddy!!!
DG
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Glad to hear your going to walk away from this one with only a few scars and one hell of a story. I know your going through alot right now, but it'll all heal up and you'll be top notch again. We're all really glad to hear your doing well and remember....chicks dig scars.
Cheers and best wishes: -=0=LiR=0=-
Cheers and best wishes: -=0=LiR=0=-
Sometimes I think it's a shame when I get feelin' better when I'm feelin no pain.
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oldenoughtoknowbetter
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I'm a stranger Rowdy but wish you all the best. I myself had a near death industrial accident years ago, tbh and based on my experience, you're in for an interesting, albeit - tough journey.
Remember, regardless of how low you may feel going forward, you WILL recover.......seems you have the love and respect of many, as some have mentioned - now is the time to take strength from those willing to give.
One day at a time and all will be well!
Take Care
Remember, regardless of how low you may feel going forward, you WILL recover.......seems you have the love and respect of many, as some have mentioned - now is the time to take strength from those willing to give.
One day at a time and all will be well!
Take Care
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corporate joe
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Rowdy,
Remember that sometimes life has a funny way of doing things, but in the end things work out. This obstacle is only a part of your journey, and I wish you the best while you are overcoming it.
Remember that sometimes life has a funny way of doing things, but in the end things work out. This obstacle is only a part of your journey, and I wish you the best while you are overcoming it.
The 3 most important things to remember when you're old:
1) Never pass an opportunity to use a washroom
2) Never waste a hard on
3) Never trust a fart
John Mayer
1) Never pass an opportunity to use a washroom
2) Never waste a hard on
3) Never trust a fart
John Mayer
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SuperDave
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Rowdy,
I'm sorry to hear about your mishap man...wow...
I wish you all the best and I know you'll recover well. You have all of our support and positive thoughts.
Next time I'm in BC I'll try to visit you and have some beers...one of these years hopefully.
Take care,
Dave
I'm sorry to hear about your mishap man...wow...
I wish you all the best and I know you'll recover well. You have all of our support and positive thoughts.
Next time I'm in BC I'll try to visit you and have some beers...one of these years hopefully.
Take care,
Dave
Maintain thy airspeed least the ground come up and smite thee!
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