Doctor challenges

[bryancobb]

Brian I have never met you but you and Stan are real people to me, please do not feel that your time is not worth anything.
Your daughter will have a big hole in her life, your wife I can't comment on, but a lot on here would miss yout input.
Your tech input is always measured and you listen to other ideas

You are kind. I appreciate it.

 

[okikuma]

Probably one of the few things my father preached to me other than good flying habits and decisions is this and it becomes more true everyday. The benefit of being a pessimist is I'm rarely ever disappointed. Most people are selfish lying pricks. The world might take it as a challenge however, it is failing because it is in no way shape or form better. It's sure easier makes us all lazy but not better. Miss the old days for sure..

Mike,

It is absolutely true that "the world is off the rails." It is certainly and absolutely correct to recognize this fact. It is perfectly fine to piss and moan about what is wrong with the world. With recognition of all that is wrong, we have the free will not to participate in all those activities. We have the ability to "operate our train on a different set of track."

Your dad and Chuck Beatty certainly did not participate in being off the rails, and you certainly lived that life lesson from them. Your participation in this forum and the contribution of your experiences has certainly made a difference for many of us.

Along with many others, I belong to EAA Chapter 40. Many of us "old farts" certainly recognize the problems in society and the world is off the rails, however we all refuse to participate. So many of us participate in the EAA "Young Eagles" program. Our chapter has flown a little over 11,000 Young Eagle flights. Two years ago we started Project Jackpot. With donations, we were able to start building a Zenith CH-750 Cruiser with a group of teenagers every Saturday at our Chapter hanger. The plane is about 90% complete and the goal is to fly it to Air Venture 2024. We are already planning a second build and have been collecting the materials from donations. Are we saving the world? NO! We are showing and teaching young people how not to participate in being off the rails. YES! That makes a difference.

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BTW, the young people in the safety vests during the Young Eagle flights. They are the Project Jackpot builders.

Mike, you have the extensive knowledge and skill in building and flying gyroplanes. Start or help start a gyroplane build project with a local EAA Chapter or PRA Chapter. Something simple as a gyro-glider to attract old members to become active participants again, and entice new members to join. Invite local teens from a local High School to participate. Then perhaps graduate to build a Dominator.

In open discussion to all PRA members, a Project Jackpot type of build will certainly help any Chapter not to dissolve and be deactivated at minimum. It certainly could help a chapter grow with new participants.

What about chapter members with some sort of physical disability? With Project Jackpot, there is a cancer survivor, and a couple that have some physical limitations and disability who participate in instructing the teens with the build. It is the knowledge they share, not their physical ability.

BTW, Peter. You're on Whiteman Airport. We certainly need you to introduce gyroplanes by participating in Young Eagles.

Wayne

 

[StanFoster]

Bryan....I have always shaken my head in awe at your tenacity and drive
to accomplish what you have set out to do. You have left a good example
I try to accomplish myself.....and many others that have followed your
projects. All I have to add is to just reflect back and see what good you have
done ....and sit back and enjoy the memories. I bet you have more to create.

 

[bryancobb]

Bryan....I have always shaken my head in awe at your tenacity and drive
to accomplish what you have set out to do. You have left a good example
I try to accomplish myself.....and many others that have followed your
projects. All I have to add is to just reflect back and see what good you have
done ....and sit back and enjoy the memories. I bet you have more to create.

Stan, My memories are pretty fun to re-hash but folks around me that have known me for years got sick of hearing me tell, so they just walk away. The only person that will listen is me...standing in the bathroom mirror, speaking to me. LOL. Thanks for the kindness Stan.

 

[Sv.grainne]

Keep the discussion going....

 

[querist]

I feel my cognitive decline would accelerate if I stopped learning and teaching.

Each time I fly or teach I asses my current capabilities.

None of my learners have been injured and I still have a 100% pass rate for the practical test so it would appear that I am doing a good job as a flight instructor.

I hope I will know when it is time to hang it up

I agree wholeheartedly with the "... if I stopped learning and teaching" sentiment, which is why at 58 I'm trying to start to learn to fly (once my medical comes through, or if not, I'm going LTA). Also, why at my age I'm learning new languages for business reasons as I travel overseas frequently for consulting and teaching at foreign universities.

My wife bought her C-172 from a gentleman who felt it was time to hang it up. I hope that when that time comes, you will be able to pass on the torch to someone who will keep your flight school running out there.

 

[querist]

I'm a layperson, but that seems pretty high. If I remember correctly, 180/100 is considered to be a hypertensive crisis. Your resting BP is not a lot lower than that.

I'm being nosey now so no offense if you don't care to answer.

You are on the max normal dosage of Losartan.

What does your personal doctor say to you about it?

Jim

I'm a (retired) physician. 180/100 is a far too high, especially the 180 (systolic).