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Wagner24314
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 Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: ]Please give prayer for Roy |
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I got a Call to day that Roy crashed his new falcon . he is in a hospital in wiscoinson with some injurys . ill post more info when i know it
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| Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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 Prayed successfully Launched...
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:05 am Post subject: |
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Damn we didn't do to bad at the beginning of the year, now it seems every weekend someone is getting the short end! Hope Roy heals up quick!
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| Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:40 am Post subject: |
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Triple crossing fingers here. Hoping for the best.
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CHassan
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Got word tonight Roy passed. My thoughts go to his family.
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NMERider
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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| CHassan wrote: |
| Got word tonight Roy passed. My thoughts go to his family. |
 How sad.
I hope Whitewater is able to get its operation going again pending the completion of the FAA matters. |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I am very sorry to hear this. I can can only offer condolences to his family. |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Bad news. THAT SUCKS
Rest in Piece Roy
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sorry to hear the terrible news.
My condolences. |
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klh
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Oh jeez this is terrible. This is the Roy that just got his hang 2 and soloed at whitewater 2 weeks ago? That's tragic.
My condolences to Roy's family and the Whitewater HG community, whom I haven't seen in a decade or so. |
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Chico_MON
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject: Happyness Was Roy |
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| Having met Roy during his training toward soloing, all i can say is that he was always happy to make the trek to Whitewater regardless of the weather predictions. Roy would show up during the worst weather to wait out the conditions till the nill wind appeared. He was truly happyest just coming to Whitewater and hang waiting. He expressed joy on every visit and after every flight. He will truly be missed. Tommorrow we will bbque, and toast his love for the sport. Fly safe everyone..Regards from Wisconsin. Chico |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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This is incredibly tragic. Does anyone know any details of the incident? Was he on tow? Lockout? On approach? Downwind?
Is there anything to learn to help avoid this for other new pilots? |
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mlbco
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| Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Rick,
I just posted this on the other thread about Roy. It's from the WWHGC website:
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Today is a very sad day for WWHGC members. Our good friend and fellow pilot Roy Messing passed away this afternoon as a result of a hang gliding accident this past Monday. Roy had released after entering into a mild lock-out but did not regain control in time to set up for a proper landing.
Roy's family commented about how much he was enjoying his retirement now that he'd found hang gliding and all his new hang gliding friends at WW. Roy loved to fly and if you fly at WW you surely know that.
We will all miss you Roy, and your kind, helpful presence at the airport. It's your turn to soar in the best lift now buddy! Have a good one!
Members of The Whitewater Hang Gliding Club
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I agree on the need for an accident report. The tragedy is only worse if we don't learn from it.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:10 am Post subject: |
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Condolences to Roy's family and friends. I'm sorry I won't get to meet him or fly with him in this world. 
JR |
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Wingspan34
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| Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:26 am Post subject: |
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| mlbco wrote: |
. . . Roy had released after entering into a mild lock-out but did not regain control in time to set up for a proper landing.
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I agree on the need for an accident report. The tragedy is only worse if we don't learn from it.
Steve |
The above brief explanation brings up more questions than it answers. Such as:
How high was Roy when this happened? It would seem that from a "mild" lock-out, with sufficient altitude, a pilot should be able to recover.
Certainly pilot skill can make a difference in such a situation.
Also, wind speed could have effected things - in that a stronger wind would have made an attempted down wind landing a dangerous event.
Time of day can even play a part. Was this tow being done in the morning or evening? Or was it a mid day tow (possible thermal turbulence)?.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:42 am Post subject: |
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So sorry for Roy and his family...I'll light a candle for them.  |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:57 am Post subject: |
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My deepest sympathies. Very sad news.
Dennis
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| Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 4:48 am Post subject: |
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I'm so sorry to hear this tragic news. My thoughts are with you Roy, and those close to you...
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