On 23 May 2007 05:16:08 -0700, ChuckSlusarczyk
wrote:


Unfortunately sometimes bad things happen in this game of experimental flying
and a lot of times it's just bad luck.Sounds like that's the case here in the
BD-5 incident.From what I read he was on the ground with the engine running for
a longer time then normal and possibly the internal cowling temps got higher
then usual causing the possible vapor lock. That can be remedied now that the
problem is identified.

The bad luck is that the engine ran just long enough to put the pilot into a
very bad spot.Good luck would have the engine quit during T/O with room to stop
or better yet on the run up.No blame here just bad luck.

My best wishes to the pilot and I pray for his complete recovery.The fact that
he's recovering feeling in his feet is a very good sign.Good luck to all.

Chuck S

pretty much in line with what peter thinks.
he is amazed that pilots in america are praying for him. he, like me
is atheist :-)

someone in the club has organised a firesale this weekend of the stuff
in his hangar. actually we arent sure who thought to organise it but
they'll be losing their nuts if he ever finds out.
the thought that someone would make off with the new BD5 that he is
working on simply horrified him.

he is well on the mend and looking forward to getting on with it.
now if the feeling would return to the legs he'll be really chipper.

stealth pilot