On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 5:17:53 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Kennedy said "we choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, NOT because hey are easy but because they are hard."

I remember that speech well, and have listened to it a number of times over the years. It galvanized and inspired America to take the challenge, and it also inspired Congress to fund the space program. It was one of our Nation's finest accomplishments and well worth every penny, in my mind. But I wasn't even 10 years old, so I couldn't contribute either expertise or funding.

So, if you can't contribute expertise, can you at least contribute funding? I am sure we can find someone with the necessary skills and expertise. But they won't do it for free. 2G says he'll do it if we start by sending him a million bucks. Maybe there is someone who will consider the problem for less.

Simply pointing out a problem and demanding a change in no way constitutes a solution. If you feel so strongly, help fund a solution.

I have been making large donations to a local food bank these days, otherwise I would be happy to donate to a fund that might at some point result in the saving of a life. However it would appear to me that it is and should be incumbent upon those operating tow planes to realize the necessity for change and protection of the tow pilot and take the steps both financially and mechanically to bring about those changes.

The real problem is a failure of understanding the big picture and the long term ramifications. People take more time deciding why they can't do something as opposed to why they can.

My contribution in part has been my experience with a very low kiting situation and my willingness to loudly voice that experience in an attempt to generate action. I'm out of the towing and gliding arena but those still involved need to take action or pay the ultimate price.

Walt Connelly
Former Tow Pilot
Now Happy Helicopter Pilot