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October
17, 2004: During an approach to landing at the air
show in Augusta, GA, I had to alter my planned approach to landing
due to a change in wind direction. During the turn I must
have focused my attention on something on the ground for a few
seconds too long because, while my attention was diverted from my
flying duties, I allowed the Easy Riser to bank too highly at too
slow an air speed and the interior wing stalled. Yes, even though
the Easy Riser is, in my opinion, the one of the most forgiving
aircraft there is to fly, I found a way to crash it. I went
almost straight into the ground from about 100 feet altitude. By
God's grace, instead of being killed or paralyzed, I only crushed
both ankles, broke my pelvis, and punctured a lung. Now,
after 15 months and 4 surgeries (so far) I am walking without cane
or crutches. It isn't exactly pretty and I still can't walk
a mile, but at least I am upright and reasonably mobile and I
expect continued improvement and, perhaps, a surgery or two in the
future. I will fly again but my foot launching/landing days as
well as my air show performing days are over. Currently I am
available to speak to groups giving my "Beginning of
Ultralights" presentation.
There
is no way to adequately thank the many people and organizations
who sent financial aid and get well wishes and especially to thank
the many who prayed for Vicki and me. A special Thank You must go
to the wonderful people in the Augusta area who were so gracious,
thoughtful, and helpful during, and well after, the initial crisis.
Again we
say, THANK YOU!!!
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