hey dave, re#1; yes, about a year ago one of the guys went up with a
paying client and came back down all by himself. guy just decided to
walk home, i guess.

2. got that copied-down and on the computer. ( 'round here, "on the
computer" means it's written on a yellow-stickey and affixed to the
edge of the screen!). if i can't find one, perhaps we could arrange a
"borrow" with appropriate rental and security???

3. what's at laporte? there's a citabria at weiser/windsock and they
do tailwheel/aerobatic ttraining in that. been planning to get with
them. you really hit the point there. i do think there's a big safety
issue around being able to handle different situations.

as i think about it now, the only time i've been in a 172 with some
real yankin&bankin was on the checkride when the examiner did the
"unusual attitude recovery by instrument" drill where you've got your
eyes closed, head down foggles on and he's doin everything he can to
get you discombobulated. i suspect he wanted to instill some humility
and respect. passed that and went straight to pure terror. i did
manage to get the thing back to straight and level....eventually.

damn....i knew there was gunna be a secret handshake. nobody tells me
nuttin.
thx

dan