Comments on: Sweeps at Sun ‘N Fun, Cont’d

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:07:06 +0000

Russell according to the bible only angels have wings and can fly. Therefore Me + 172 = Angel. YAY!!!

By: Bill Velie

Bill Velie — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:59:25 +0000

Glad the beautiful sweepstakes 182 survived the storm, great interior. Keep up the good work

By: PapaMilano

PapaMilano — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:58:41 +0000

Rooves? I had to look that one up. Such a word doesn’t exist. Anyway, glad to hear most everyone was uninjured.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:56:17 +0000

I believe the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the responsible deity here. All Hail Pasta!

By: Bill Polits

Bill Polits — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:38:07 +0000

I’m thrilled the AOPA’s sharp Skylane survived! Nice shots of the beautiful interior – but I didn’t see a fire extinguisher. With all the press about inflight fires lately (e.g., http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/AVwebInsider_Fireblog_204261-1.html), I trust you’ll be installing a halon fire extinguisher if you haven’t already!

By: Tired of the Religions

Tired of the Religions — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:29:52 +0000

Thank you sir. Your sanity and clarity is most welcome.

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:54:35 +0000

Dear Steven,

Did you not notice that this an aviation related web site? I personally believe the Tooth Fairy is causing all the problems around the world, but I don’t post my belief on totally unrelated sites. Neither should you.

By: Steven R. Russell

Steven R. Russell — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:45:08 +0000

“Luck” and “fate” had nothing to do with it. We learn from the Old Testament book of Job in the Bible, that God is on His throne, and that Satan must approach God and obtain permission to cause such destruction.

I do believe that with all the problems in America and around the world today, that God is trying to get America to wake up and acknowledge Him.

By: Ron Schreck

Ron Schreck — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:23:31 +0000

To be fair, all types of tie-downs were pulled from the ground by the EF-1 tornado, including the screw-type “dog” tie-downs and the “claw”. The cast aluminum legs of many “claw” tie-downs broke off during the storm. I was lucky. Planes parked on both sides of mine were overturned. Moral of the story: all bets are off when a tornado hits but good insurance coverage can ease the pain.

By: David Reinhart

David Reinhart — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:56:34 +0000

Some shots show “claw” tiedowns dangling from tie-down ropes still attached to the aircraft, so I’m really glad the ‘sweeps plane wasn’t damaged. Anybody know if anybody was using the “Flyties” system and how those fared?