Originally Posted by
John Carr
Forgive me if I can't really take it serious if your GA time in that pretty plane in your avatar pic some how equated to the experience of the guy that perished.
Nowhere did I ever say it equated, and I absolutely do not claim that it does. I was more responding to the cheeky dismissal as a "hobbyist" - I am lucky to fly quite a bit by any standard, and was saying that more to distinguish myself from the 30 hour per year MDs of whom I know plenty, and as many of you recall I have an engineering background.
Simultaneously I was pointing out that the accident pilot didn't exactly "live and breathe" in the cockpit, although he was obviously involved as an engineer in the aviation field, his flight hours reported are relatively low.
Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
I've held off saying this out of respect for the deceased, but no one has really said what kind of experience Michael Alsbury had.
According to published data, he was hired at Scaled Composites in 2001, had 1800 hours, of which 1600 were with Scaled Composites.
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My point: Michael's death is a tragedy, but right now there is a lot we don't know about he and Peter Siebold's backgrounds and training.
I noted the same thing, again I hope that those that would have a personal or emotional reaction don't see it as direct accusations or anything. Also to be fair this private endeavor seems to be somewhere between rocketry and aviation, so it is not inconceivable to train somebody from the start in this unique craft. Probably will be hearing more about this aspect in the future.
Originally Posted by
727C47
I for one do not mind the presence of the good DR. or his weighing in on the forums, this is an OPEN forum and his questions had some merit, I was a private pilot for six years before I went all in, the condescension I experienced when talking to some " pro's" rankles me still, welcome aboard Doc, and God rest and speed Michael Alsbury.
Thanks I really appreciate it. I also run into that a bit, fortunately it is only from a vocal minority. Sorry for responding in kind, which is not right.
Totally agree RIP and may we learn from his sacrifice.