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Jay Honeck wrote:
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I saw a couple of jets parked in the North 40 (was that where this took
place?), and marveled at the stupidity of parking them there. I, too,
assumed they would get a tow, at least into the open row between the tents,
before starting.
Yes, it was not far from the Hilton:
http://www.geocities.com/xtjm/OSH2004_Camp.jpg
The other jet that I saw stayed longer than his neighbors so I don't
think he was a problem for anyone. By Monday that whole area had just
about emptied out.
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Martin X. Moleski, SJ wrote:
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You oughta write them directly. I doubt that anyone in the
hierarchy is following this group.
You're right. It's not impossible that someone will listen to my
complaint and keep this from happening to someone else. I did make an
effort to do it at the show but no joy. I will make one more effort
to contact them via email but after that I just want my membership
canceled.
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Thomas Borchert wrote:
Tom,
You probably should have run up in front of the jet and threatened to
throw one of the tent stakes into the turbine inlet. That would have
made the pilot pay attention. In all seriousness: Did you get the tail
number? Make him pay for the damage! Report him to the EAA. Those
pilots, prop or jet, deserve the worst.
OK, you and I should probably agree never to go out in public together
unless arrangements for bail have been made. g At the time, a
grenade through the door wouldn't have seemed out of line but the
grenades were locked in the baggage compartment. gggg Honestly,
yeah, I got his tail number. But I'm wondering if the cost of a rain
fly would really sting someone with a Citation? My half-assed repairs
even kept us reasonably dry during the storm that followed - I
wouldn't even award me damages. What really amazes me is that someone
with that kind of money wouldn't be more careful about getting himself
sued. I still don't know much about jets but that blast sure felt
dangerous. Never again......
Tom