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According to yesterday's (Dec 15, 2006) Wall Street Journal, former
astronaut and Southwest Airlines pilot Hoot Gibson is to become the
Rocket Racing League's COO.
How long before he gives Zoom the boot?

john smith wrote:
According to yesterday's (Dec 15, 2006) Wall Street Journal, former
astronaut and Southwest Airlines pilot Hoot Gibson is to become the
Rocket Racing League's COO.
How long before he gives Zoom the boot?


This would be a good thing as Gibson would bring credibility, focus and
positive direction to that dis-organization. Plus, he's one of the
nicest guys you'll ever meet.

I've got conflicting reports indicating that Whitelaw may or may not be
headed to prison in regards to the Amber Alert nonsense. This is a guy
who apparently helps businesses cheat on their taxes using Bermuda
online business registries. Not too impressive...

Campbell would not last long under Gibson. With the safety of the
pilots his highest priority, along with the safety of the event,
Gibson's not going to allow a Campbell to come in and "go for the
kill." Gibson has never struck me as liking ass-kissers, frauds,
wannabes...just professionals.

Gibson was one of those who investigated the Challenger disaster,
beyond flying his own Shuttle missions with his crews. A former
Formula One pilot and currently Unlimited Class and Jet Class flyer.
Flew Mike Keenum's Racde 99, Riff Raff, a Hawker Sea Fury. Built his
own Formula One, Yellow Peril, Race 22, which has campaigned throughout
the U.S. and into Canada. Put on a great lecture at Flabob EAA Chapter
1 during their open house years ago, showing his work on the IF1 racer.
Absolutely beautiful wing.

The issue then becomes one of: how long will Mike Houghton (Reno
"Invitational" Air Races) last, or does he have influence over Gibson.
I don't think Gibson will tolerate Houghton's antics long, either.

Add to that, with a little luck, Gibson and Curt Brown are friends and
you could see Brown signing on in a leadership role. Would really turn
that organization around, provided they're given a hands off (them),
free hand in making positive changes.

This would be a Class move away from Fraud and in the direction of
something tangible, if it occurs. And Gibson can be approached by the
Press...he's just matter of fact.

So there may be hope for the RRL, yet...I could even see its
advertising and marketing headed in a more honest direction if Gibson
comes onboard. A GOOD man!

This is a follow up to the Hoot Gibson story. In actuality, he'll be
joining Benson Space in their Space Tourism plan, nothing to do with
the Rocket Racing League. Benson's gain, RRL's loss. Nothing has
changed for the positive at RRL...

I screwed that story up, didn't I?
I looked at the headline and skimmed the first paragraph.
Should have read the whole story!
Apologies to all.

DABEAR wrote:

This is a follow up to the Hoot Gibson story. In actuality, he'll be
joining Benson Space in their Space Tourism plan, nothing to do with
the Rocket Racing League. Benson's gain, RRL's loss. Nothing has
changed for the positive at RRL...

john smith wrote:
I screwed that story up, didn't I?


Nooooooo. Happens to the best of us.

Besides, if you want to read some really screwed up stories, try...

....wait for it...




Aero-News.Scam!





Now, just FYI, I found a great story on Hoot Gibson and am having a few
laughs with it...Hoot, whom I do not know personally, but whom I've
met, photographed and actually did some air to air work with, is a
great guy, so it was fun coming across this particular story:

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Place...0with%20astro/


I'm glad you posted...I did some research on the Benson Space piece and
stumbled across the url'd story above. My headline with links is:

~~~~~~~~~~

"Editor's Choice

Extra!!! Extra!!! Extra!!!

Exclusive Link That Will Reveal All ~ Click Here For:

(Teaser 1) The Sensational Secret Life of Astronaut Robert L. "Hoot"
Gibson!!!

Exclusive Link That Will Reveal All ~ Click Here For:

(Teaser 2) "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About "Hoot" Gibson But
Were Afraid To Ask!"

"You're Going to Thank Me! Hoot isn't...but you are!"

~ Ed."

~~~~~~~~~~

So, hell, yours was a great post for me!

Hey! Are we having fun yet!?

DABEAR wrote:
john smith wrote:
I screwed that story up, didn't I?


Nooooooo. Happens to the best of us.

Besides, if you want to read some really screwed up stories, try...

...wait for it...




Aero-News.Scam!

Or yawn's "reporting" on what really happened at S'n'F.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired





Now, just FYI, I found a great story on Hoot Gibson and am having a few
laughs with it...Hoot, whom I do not know personally, but whom I've
met, photographed and actually did some air to air work with, is a
great guy, so it was fun coming across this particular story:

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Place...0with%20astro/


I'm glad you posted...I did some research on the Benson Space piece and
stumbled across the url'd story above. My headline with links is:

~~~~~~~~~~

"Editor's Choice

Extra!!! Extra!!! Extra!!!

Exclusive Link That Will Reveal All ~ Click Here For:

(Teaser 1) The Sensational Secret Life of Astronaut Robert L. "Hoot"
Gibson!!!

Exclusive Link That Will Reveal All ~ Click Here For:

(Teaser 2) "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About "Hoot" Gibson But
Were Afraid To Ask!"

"You're Going to Thank Me! Hoot isn't...but you are!"

~ Ed."

~~~~~~~~~~

So, hell, yours was a great post for me!

Hey! Are we having fun yet!?

"Dan" wrote in message
...
DABEAR wrote:
john smith wrote:
I screwed that story up, didn't I?


Nooooooo. Happens to the best of us.

Besides, if you want to read some really screwed up stories, try...

...wait for it...




Aero-News.Scam!

Or yawn's "reporting" on what really happened at S'n'F.

That's the beauty of it, I didn't have to report anything that day, the
print and TV media in the Lakeland area did that for us.



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"DABEAR" wrote in message
ups.com...

This is a follow up to the Hoot Gibson story. In actuality, he'll be
joining Benson Space in their Space Tourism plan, nothing to do with
the Rocket Racing League. Benson's gain, RRL's loss. Nothing has
changed for the positive at RRL...

I don't see the RRL lasting ling enough to get off the ground.

The whole concept is just....

STUpiD !!!
--
Jim in NC