Re: KR> Dick Collins

2018-05-02 Thread Tommy Waymack via KRnet
Got to work on his 172 in Little Rock when I was beginning my avionics career in the 70's.He was always looking for ways to improve the panel and equipment in the cockpit.Reminds me of the people in the KR community.Tommy W. On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 7:58 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet < krnet@list.krn

Re: KR> Dick Collins

2018-05-01 Thread gluejam via KRnet
I heard of Richard's passing.   The quote  you give I might revise just a bit, however.   "Interesting", to me is not the word of choice. "Challenging" is more appropriate, even though my personal experience flying in true bad weather conditions is very limited - to the time in the USAF.   His in

KR> Dick Collins

2018-05-01 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
He was one of those people who have always been there, somewhere, and give the impression they are somehow permanent. Guess not. My favorite quote of his: "To me, dealing with inclement weather in light airplanes is one of the most interesting things that a pilot can do.” Richard Collins