As another AEF pilot I was stunned to hear the news this morning that there had been a collision involving AEF aircraft. I can’t put into words what the poor families must be going through and my deepest sympathies are with them.
AEF’s provide an avenue for young people to experience what a lot of us take for granted and that is the thrill of being airborne. I admire the nervous first time flyer, who sometimes look terrified yet has the guts to get into a small aircraft, and enjoy showing him/her the joy of flying.
The cadets are a pleasure to take flying as they are so keen so to lose one's life this way is so tragic.
My thoughts are with the families of the 2 cadets and my 2 fellow AEF pilots who tragically lost their lives today.
HF