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1. 04:11 AM - Re: Fw: Update on Joe (Nick Otterback)
2. 06:11 AM - Material for next newsletter (flylightning)
3. 07:44 PM - Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
4. 07:58 PM - Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth (Bernard Melendez, Jr.)
5. 08:05 PM - Joe and Linda (Robert Crouchley)
6. 08:09 PM - Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth (Nick Otterback)
7. 08:13 PM - Re: Re: Lightning-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 10/08/11 (N1BZRich@AOL.COM)
8. 10:32 PM - Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth (Maxim Voronin)
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: Update on Joe |
Linda,
Dana and I and Cale will keep Joe in our thoughts and hearts.
Nick
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 10, 2011, at 7:31 PM, N1BZRich@AOL.COM wrote:
> All Lightning listers,
> I apologize for not sending more updates on Joe Mathias. Just too much go
ing on I guess. But this forward from Linda will give everyone the latest i
nformation on Joe and his current situation.
>
> So just like everyone has Harry's family and close friends in you thoughts
and prayers, please keep Joe and Linda in your hearts as well.
> Blue Skies,
> Buz
>
> From: lbmathias1@gmail.com
> Dear friends and family,
>
> Joe took a definite turn for the worse today; when I arrived just b
efore 8AM, he was sound asleep and I was unable to wake him. Even when the
aides picked him up and put him in the wheelchair, he wouldn't wake up. N
urse took BP which was 74/46 but oxygen was good; he appeared to have some s
ort of episode which could have been either a stroke or the heart just not p
umping well. I opted not to send him to the emergency room because it would
just mean a lot of tests he probably isn't up to. He rested all day and op
ened his eyes for very short periods throughout. His color improved later i
n the day and blood pressure improved slightly. Buz Rich came this aftern
oon and sat with us for a couple hours; he has provided tremendous support.
About 6PM Joe awakened a little and said he wanted to get up and go to the a
irport; so you can tell that his lifelong love of aviation is still very str
ong even though his body is very weak.
>
>
> Please continue the prayers for his comfort, Linda
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Material for next newsletter |
All,
Please if anyone who attended the Fly-in this year has some pictures of
the event I would like them. Will be putting together a recap of the
evetn for anyone who could not attend.
Also any other tech article, building tips, flight reviews would be
greatly appreciated.
Please send fly-in stuff to nick@flylightning.net and all else to John
Jenkins.
Thanks
Nick
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| Subject: | Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth |
All Lightning community,
Joe Mathias passed away peacefully tonight about 7:20 PM. I had spend
some time with him and Linda this afternoon as well as yesterday.
Although today he was sleeping the entire time I was there, I can happily
report
that yesterday, the last words I heard him say were, "Lets go to the
airport". Those few words say so much about Joe and obviously have so muc
h
meaning to all of us that love flying, airplanes and aviation. Joe was ad
mired,
respected, and loved by all that knew him and he will certainly be missed,
not only in the Lightning community, but by all his aviation and other
friends that he made over the 88 years of his life. I'm sure all of us sa
lute
Joe and all his tremendous accomplishments in aviation. And to Linda, our
hearts go out to you in this time of grief.
Linda plans to make arrangements for a memorial service on Sunday, Nov
6, which is a special day for Joe - the day he started flying 72 years
ago.
Blue Skies,
Buz Rich
"High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I=99ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, =94 and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of =94 wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov=99ring there,
I=99ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I=99ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where never lark, or even eagle flew =94
And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
- Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
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| Subject: | Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth |
My heartfelt condolences to Linda and her family.
Bernardo and Kristen Melendez
--- On Tue, 10/11/11, N1BZRich@AOL.COM <N1BZRich@AOL.COM> wrote:
From: N1BZRich@AOL.COM <N1BZRich@AOL.COM>
Subject: Lightning-List: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth
=0A=0A =0A =0A=0AAll Lightning community,=0A=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-Joe Mat
hias passed away peacefully tonight =0Aabout 7:20 PM.=C2- I had spend som
e time with him and Linda this afternoon as =0Awell as=C2-yesterday.=C2
- Although today he was sleeping the entire time I =0Awas there,=C2-I c
an happily=C2-report that=C2-yesterday, the last words I =0Aheard him s
ay were, "Lets go to the airport".=C2- Those few words say so much =0Aabo
ut Joe and obviously have so much meaning to all of=C2-us that love flyin
g, =0Aairplanes=C2-and aviation.=C2-=C2-Joe was admired, respected, a
nd loved by =0Aall that knew him and he will certainly be missed, not only
in the Lightning =0Acommunity, but by all his aviation and other friends th
at he made over the 88 =0Ayears of his life.=C2- I'm sure all of us salut
e Joe and all his tremendous =0Aaccomplishments in aviation.=C2- And to L
inda, our hearts go out to you in =0Athis time of grief.=C2- =0A=C2-=C2
-=C2-=C2-Linda plans to make arrangements for a =0Amemorial service o
n Sunday, Nov 6, which is a special day for Joe - the day he =0Astarted fly
ing 72 years ago.=C2- =0A=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-=C2-
=0ABlue Skies, =0ABuz Rich=0A=C2-=0A"High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee
, Jr.=C2- =0A
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the =0Askies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I=99ve climbed, and joined the =0Atumbling mirth
of sun-split clouds, =94 and done a hundred things
You have =0Anot dreamed of =94 wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. =0AHov=99ring there,
I=99ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager =0Acraft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, =0Aburning blue
I=99ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where =0Anever lark, or even eagle flew =94
And, while with silent lifting mind I have =0Atrod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
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My deep and sincere condolences to Linda. My prayers for Joe.
And thanks to you, Buz, a friend beyond words to us all.
Greg Crouchley
Sent from my iPad
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| Subject: | Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth |
Our hearts and prayers are with you Linda.
Joe will surely be forever in flight.
Nick, Dana & Cale
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 11, 2011, at 9:40 PM, N1BZRich@AOL.COM wrote:
> All Lightning community,
> Joe Mathias passed away peacefully tonight about 7:20 PM. I had spend
some time with him and Linda this afternoon as well as yesterday. Although
today he was sleeping the entire time I was there, I can happily report tha
t yesterday, the last words I heard him say were, "Lets go to the airport".
Those few words say so much about Joe and obviously have so much meaning to
all of us that love flying, airplanes and aviation. Joe was admired, respe
cted, and loved by all that knew him and he will certainly be missed, not on
ly in the Lightning community, but by all his aviation and other friends tha
t he made over the 88 years of his life. I'm sure all of us salute Joe and a
ll his tremendous accomplishments in aviation. And to Linda, our hearts go o
ut to you in this time of grief.
> Linda plans to make arrangements for a memorial service on Sunday, Nov
6, which is a special day for Joe - the day he started flying 72 years ago.
>
> Blue Skies,
> Buz Rich
>
> "High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
>
> Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
> And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
> Sunward I=99ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
> of sun-split clouds, =94 and done a hundred things
> You have not dreamed of =94 wheeled and soared and swung
> High in the sunlit silence. Hov=99ring there,
> I=99ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
> My eager craft through footless halls of air....
>
> Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
> I=99ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
> Where never lark, or even eagle flew =94
> And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod
> The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
> - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Lightning-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 10/08/11 |
David,
I'll try to answer some of your Lightning questions, but let me start
off by saying I absolutely love the Lightning, both the experimental "go
fast" version and the SLSA LS-1, so obviously I'm biased. Since you are
looking at an LS-1, I'll keep my comments centered around that model. Actually
they are basically the same aircraft with the exception of some "speed
enhancement mods" like different wheel pants, gear leg fairings, and prop. So
the strength of the airframe is the same as well as the outstanding flying
characteristics. I have lots of time in many Lightnings and also have
flown many other experimental and light sport aircraft. Overall, none compare
with the looks, handling, comfort, economical operation, and bang for the
buck of the Lightning. You will find some faster, but their higher fuel
burn will reflect the extra speed. So, overall the Lightning is at the top
of my list. It is a great airplane for just flying around the local area
and also good on cross countries. Everywhere you stop, people will want to
look at the Lightning.
As far as light sport performance, I'm convinced no other light sport
aircraft can match the Lightning in actually making the 120 knot cruise
speed. And the Lightning's Jabiru "real aircraft engine" can still pull the
2850 rpm "max continuous operation" all the way up to the 10,000' altitude
limit for light sport pilots, so you can imagine what the true airspeed
cruise on cross countries will be at the higher altitudes - great! The
takeoff, climb, and landing performance is also exceptional. Like I said, I love
the Lightning. Great airplane brought to you by great people and
outstanding dealers.
Enjoy your demo flight.
Blue Skies,
Buz Rich
PS: For additional info, check out the Lightning web site and look over
the newsletters for more Lightning history, performance, development and
flying information
In a message dated 10/9/2011 9:55:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
david.r.ferrell@gmail.com writes:
greetings to those on this listserv ... my name is dave ferrell. i just
joined the group as i am considering the purchase of a lightning ls1. i sold
my grumman tiger a couple weeks back after 154 years of ownership and am
searching for a replacement. i have 34 years of flying experience and close to
1,000 hours but 90% of my current flying is local, airwork, t&g's with a
few cross countries of around 500 miles each year.
i had one short demo flight in a ls1 in florida built by max voronin ...
beautiful plane with a great panel. max and his wife are the dealers for this
part of florida. i will be fllying it again later this week.
what advice / comments would you current lighting owners have for a
prospective buyer: what you like and don't like, issues to watch for, handling
comments, any quirks with the model, what kind of performance specs are you
seeing, commetns on the powerplant, buying used vs having the guys in tn
build one to suit, etc.
all comments would be appreciated ... my e mail for direct response is:
_david.r.ferrell@gmail.com_ (mailto:david.r.ferrell@gmail.com) , phone is
919-757-8599
thanks in advance for the assist
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| Subject: | Re: Joe Mathias has slipped the surly bonds of Earth |
We never met Joe, but feels like we knew him well. Yesterday, after reading
your e-mail, I said to Olena that I'd love to say "Let's go to the airport"
when I'm 88.
Farewell, Joe Mathias.
All the strength in the world to Linda.
Max and Olena
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011, <N1BZRich@aol.com> wrote:
> All Lightning community,
> Joe Mathias passed away peacefully tonight about 7:20 PM. I had spen
d
some time with him and Linda this afternoon as well as yesterday. Although
today he was sleeping the entire time I was there, I can happily report
that yesterday, the last words I heard him say were, "Lets go to the
airport". Those few words say so much about Joe and obviously have so much
meaning to all of us that love flying, airplanes and aviation. Joe was
admired, respected, and loved by all that knew him and he will certainly be
missed, not only in the Lightning community, but by all his aviation and
other friends that he made over the 88 years of his life. I'm sure all of
us salute Joe and all his tremendous accomplishments in aviation. And to
Linda, our hearts go out to you in this time of grief.
> Linda plans to make arrangements for a memorial service on Sunday, No
v
6, which is a special day for Joe - the day he started flying 72 years ago.
>
> Blue Skies,
> Buz Rich
>
> "High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
>
> Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
> And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
> Sunward I=92ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
> of sun-split clouds, =97 and done a hundred things
> You have not dreamed of =97 wheeled and soared and swung
> High in the sunlit silence. Hov=92ring there,
> I=92ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
> My eager craft through footless halls of air....
>
> Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
> I=92ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
> Where never lark, or even eagle flew =97
> And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod
> The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
> - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
>
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