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Sad Day Here in Oklahoma.

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PAUL161

PAUL161

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Just sold my sons airplane. Will be heading to California next week if the weather permits. Sure hate to see it go, but it's not the type of aircraft I could use. I sat in it today. ran it up, then put it away. Strange feeling I must admit. But it is going to a good home. PJ

 
Sad as it may be Paul, it's probably for the best.
 
Actually Paul, more than "for the best" good on you for doing this. In our hobby, we all know someone who had a family member die, rolled the car into the garage and 35 years later it is still there. That plane was meant to fly and the single best way to honour your son's memory is to let it be flown! It is what he would have wanted. Memories are not stored in things, they are stored in hearts. So, well done my friend, a hard thing but absolutely the right thing.
 
Far better for the plane to be flown and appreciated than to languish in a barn. I'm happy for you Paul, that you were able to let go of the plane and let it go to a new home. It must have been a really hard decision.
 
Tough stuff, Paul. Good on you for being able to do it, just can't imagine.
 
All of that which has been said.

...can't imagine.

Be safe, Paul. We think of you.
 
I know that must have been tough. The memory of your son will live on each time the plane takes to the sky.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
 
Thanks guys, much appreciated.
Doug, The new owner is a Lieutenant in the Air Force. He's wanted one of these DR107s since they first come out 10 years ago but couldn't afford one, now he can and my sons aircraft was recommended to him by all the guys from the National and Worlds aerobatic competitions in Texas this year. He told me that he's extremely proud to be able to own this particular aircraft and was in awe by how my son was praised by so many world class aerobatic pilots from around the world, some Red Bull pilots were in the group. PJ
 
nice - tells you a lot
 
Paul, that had to be tough to let it go, but sounds like it really did go to a great new home.
 
Paul - it is *so* good to know his aircraft will be flown again, and by someone who loves it.

Around New England there are literally thousands of small planes, sitting for years unflown, on the tarmac at local airports. Flat tires, ripped fabric, broken plexiglas, etc. Owner's don't want to sell them. So sad to see them just rotting away.

Tom
 
Paul, it's what you son would have wanted. I can only speak for myself but when it is my time I hope that Agatha doesn't just sit but rather is driven and gives happy times for her new owner. Hopefully my daughter will have the same grin that I do. Hugs to you and the family.
 
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