no old bold pilots?
randy I agree, I heard of this a long time ago and dont really know what the delay was in the caa or ardmore doing anything about this. I introduced myself to this guy last christmas because he was the only person I'd seen do a perfect landing on this particularly rough day. when I realised who it was I immediately formulated an impression. Show off. It wasn't until I watched him in action over a cup of coffee that I realised there was no 'show off' but more 'model pilot' - of whom I was to be honest, slightly jealous not just of his landing ability but of the intelligence which shined like a halo from him. Here in NZ we are shockers for creating the 'tall poppy' environment. I have been one of the worst offenders of shooting down people myself. After reading this article however I just had to put my views somewhere... the herald and star failed to print my letter to editor as usual. DR puts other people first, and this is why he is one of the few tall poppys I can show any respect for. He is one of the few instructors who insists on having a clean windscreen and pumping up tyres that are down before flight. I personally wouldnt fly with him as I'm too impatient to sit and do a 1hr pre-flight inspection (I have plenty of faith in engineers), however I would happily send my kids for a flight with him... and I'm a highly protective father. If anybody knows his contact he will know who I am please let him know there are plenty of pilots gunning for him.