Rowdy feeling not-so-rowdy after crash. Wish him well inside

sidestick stirrer · Post by **sidestick stirrer** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:21 pm

OK, one last comment on this thread-derailing vector:
With several young daughters and their horses, I initially felt the title of this thread was appropriate until it was pointed out that perhaps it wasn't the best of choices.
Airplanes are a little like horses in some ways: they try to throw you off when you least expect it, and you react in the same way- you pick yourself up out, spit out the mouthful of "dust", and climb back on.
Hence the "biting the dust" experience. You get bruised and surprized.
Knowing this young pilot as I have over the years-as well as his folks- I felt he especially would appreciate it.
If anyone felt that "biting the dust" implied dying, I trust you can now see that I intended nothing of the sort, and I regret any alarm it may have caused.
To me, having strapped on airplanes privately and commercially for fourty years, biting the big one has always been called " Buying the farm".
I know what counts to this pilot is that, not only is he alive, but he will fly again.
Students of human nature realize that our ability to find humour in the darkest of situations-no matter how black or inopportune the humour may seem at the time-sets us apart from other species and speeds the healing process.
Enough.....

Pilot_adam · Post by **Pilot_adam** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:33 pm

Speedy recovery buddy
See you in the skys soon

Adam

V1 Rotate · Post by **V1 Rotate** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:57 pm

Rowdy!,

Best of luck in a speedy recovery. My god this must suck...

I'll see you around.

SH

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:13 pm

Rowdy, I'm really sorry you have suffered this misfortune - speedy recovery, get well soon and get back to work!

Temporary setback - I'm pulling for you.

Widow · Post by **Widow** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:20 pm

Very glad you are safe. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:24 pm

Hang in there dude! Any Hot nurses you'd care to share? Get better!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:29 pm

One of the most cheerful posters on this site by far, his name sticks out because of it and I dont even know him. Get better pal and back in the seat!! All the best and a quick recovery!

Idriveplane · Post by **Idriveplane** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:38 pm

Good to hear your doin alright. Get well soon bud

Chickaddd · Post by **Chickaddd** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:41 pm

Rowdy, there are better ways to check out cute nurses! Get well soon.
best of luck.

invertedattitude · Post by **invertedattitude** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:44 pm

Rowdy, I don't know you, but I wish you a speedy recovery, don't forget to get mentally well at the same time in regards to the accident.

Best of luck.

niss · Post by **niss** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:01 pm

I have been trying to get in touch with his family but nothing yet. I talked to his employer and he said that the last he heard Rowdy is going to be allright.

Were pulling for you Rowdy, it could have happened to anyone of us.

Kilo-Kilo · Post by **Kilo-Kilo** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:13 pm

I just realized that nobody has asked if anybody else was involved. As bad as we feel for our friend Rowdy (and glad he's going to be okay at the same time), I sincerely hope that there is no more bad news to come of this.

I'm sure all will work out in the end, just chalk it up to experience. Put 'short field landing' in the comments section of your log and don't look back! I might shoot you a PM in a couple days with a little story to share.

Fatass · Post by **Fatass** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:23 pm

Best of luck with the recovery Rowdy. This sucks, but I know you'll bounce back from this.

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:53 pm

Hey Rowdy,

Hope you're at a computer soon reading all the "best wishes." Hope you're recovering well, and keep your chin up, as someone said, "shit happens" and I'm sure you'll be back at it before you know it.

Take care and rest assured we're thinking of you.

STL

B18rules · Post by **B18rules** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:04 pm

sorry to hear about your scrape glad you are OK

Rudderless · Post by **Rudderless** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:07 pm

Rest and get better soon Rowdy

niss · Post by **niss** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:07 pm

Kilo-Kilo wrote:I just realized that nobody has asked if anybody else was involved. As bad as we feel for our friend Rowdy (and glad he's going to be okay at the same time), I sincerely hope that there is no more bad news to come of this.

I'm sure all will work out in the end, just chalk it up to experience. Put 'short field landing' in the comments section of your log and don't look back! I might shoot you a PM in a couple days with a little story to share.

Sorry I should have mentioned IIRC his employer said he was alone.

Louis · Post by **Louis** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:32 pm

Get well Rowdy, see you back here soon!

looproll · Post by **looproll** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:33 pm

GET WELL SOON

180 · Post by **180** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:22 pm

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery Rowdy. Hang in there man...

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:19 pm

Get better soon, Rowdy.

Pratt · Post by **Pratt** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:23 pm

Wishing you a speedy recovery Rowdy.

Pratt

RC320 · Post by **RC320** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:37 pm

Holy crap MW I'm sorry to hear that bro! Wish you a speedy recovery!!! I'm back in Van tuesday, I'll see if I can swing by if visitors are allowed. Be strong..you'll be flyin in no time!

petite · Post by **petite** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:37 pm

sidestick stirrer wrote:"Rowdy Falls Off His Ride"

That's sounds more like a bedroom incident to me but that's also my line of thinking.

As for the Big R - Quit getting broken dude. I remember some incidents ending with your arm in a sling. As the Queen of bad luck I advise that bad things happen to good people everyday and you end up doing right in the end. That and no hospital visit is complete without hitting on/groping of the nursing staff.

zero · Post by **zero** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:38 pm

Well that just sucks man, wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.

I'm in the same boat/float as you this year learning the tricks of the trade flying my first season on the west coast. Luckily I've got 450hp to haul my sorry ass outta the sticks when things get hairy.

Was kinda wondering why you hadn't posted news lately, keep in touch.