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Roush On The Mend, Airplane Isn't (w/Pics)
NASCAR legend Jack Roush remains in the Mayo Clinic recovering from facial injuries suffered in the hard landing of his Beech Premier at AirVenture July 27 and reports suggest he's mending well. However, there appears to be little hope for his airplane, which AVweb reader Josh Berman recognized immediately when he pulled into a hotel parking lot in Merrillville, Ind., last Thursday. (www.avweb.com) 更多...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Glad for your fast recovery Jack! I have flowen into oshkosh a few times and it is confusing but as stated bin the prevous post it is always the pilot who makes the final desision
WOW! I really didn't expect this: Jack is now blaming the tower for his accident! I wonder how this works; do you thank the ground controller for that grease job you just made on 18L or congratulate TraCon for how much fuel he saved when you flew cross country? I think the responsibility is first, last and always with the pilot. You crash the airplane, it's 99% your fault. Take responsibility - shoulder the blame, Jack.
"NASCAR racing legend Jack Roush appears to blame air traffic controllers working EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh for the events that led to the crash landing of his Beech Premier jet on July 27. "The reality of it -- on a trip arrival into Oshkosh, Wisc., I was put in conflict with the flight plan of another airplane close to the ground, and I was unable to address the conflict and keep the airplane flying. I ground-looped the airplane..." Roush told the car racing publication Motorsports. Tower recordings do seem to suggest a clipped discussion between two controllers in which one wonders whether instructions issued to Roush could be successfully accomplished. "Is 6JR (Roush's plane) going to be OK with this?" a controller asks. "Affirmative," says the controller working Roush's aircraft. "Don't think so," says the other controller.
"NASCAR racing legend Jack Roush appears to blame air traffic controllers working EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh for the events that led to the crash landing of his Beech Premier jet on July 27. "The reality of it -- on a trip arrival into Oshkosh, Wisc., I was put in conflict with the flight plan of another airplane close to the ground, and I was unable to address the conflict and keep the airplane flying. I ground-looped the airplane..." Roush told the car racing publication Motorsports. Tower recordings do seem to suggest a clipped discussion between two controllers in which one wonders whether instructions issued to Roush could be successfully accomplished. "Is 6JR (Roush's plane) going to be OK with this?" a controller asks. "Affirmative," says the controller working Roush's aircraft. "Don't think so," says the other controller.
Gentlemen,
For what it's worth, there is a new catagory of flying out there called LSA - light sport aircraft. You don't need a medical exam by the Feds to fly these light (less that 1320 lbs.) aircraft. All you have to do is hold a valid driver's license and you can fly around, day, VFR in these interesting little airplanes. I just got a turn around the pattern and a couple of landings in an amazing airplane imported from the Czech Republic by Piper called the Piper Sport. Sweet..... But somehow I don't this would appeal to Jack.
For what it's worth, there is a new catagory of flying out there called LSA - light sport aircraft. You don't need a medical exam by the Feds to fly these light (less that 1320 lbs.) aircraft. All you have to do is hold a valid driver's license and you can fly around, day, VFR in these interesting little airplanes. I just got a turn around the pattern and a couple of landings in an amazing airplane imported from the Czech Republic by Piper called the Piper Sport. Sweet..... But somehow I don't this would appeal to Jack.
Jack Roush is probably grounded by this accident. Commentators for yesterdays Nationwide race stated amoung the injuries Jack suffered in the crash he has been left blind in one eye.
I'm not 100% sure but since his depth perception will be effect I doubt he will be able to pass a new medical certificate. Any one holding a commercial Pilots license rated for whatever plane Jack buys to replace the destroyed one might want to send resumes' to Rouch Racing.
I'm not 100% sure but since his depth perception will be effect I doubt he will be able to pass a new medical certificate. Any one holding a commercial Pilots license rated for whatever plane Jack buys to replace the destroyed one might want to send resumes' to Rouch Racing.
Ken:
I re-read your previous post (10:56PM) and agree that if Jack wants to fly, he should have backup in the form of a seasoned co-pilot (or, he could co-pilot and periodically handle the flight to keep the thrill). That sounds solid. Almost without exception, every poster on every forum has displayed an amazing respect for Jack Roush as a car-owner, businessman (various facets), friend and pilot. I feel the same. There is plenty of government oversight to ensure his safety and that of the public. I just put it out there, as so many have, that he's been very lucky and skillful to avoid fatalities in his crashes. He should continue to exercise sound assessment of his skills and supporting abilities. Roundabout way of saying, "I agree with you." Thanks for giving me the second thought!
I re-read your previous post (10:56PM) and agree that if Jack wants to fly, he should have backup in the form of a seasoned co-pilot (or, he could co-pilot and periodically handle the flight to keep the thrill). That sounds solid. Almost without exception, every poster on every forum has displayed an amazing respect for Jack Roush as a car-owner, businessman (various facets), friend and pilot. I feel the same. There is plenty of government oversight to ensure his safety and that of the public. I just put it out there, as so many have, that he's been very lucky and skillful to avoid fatalities in his crashes. He should continue to exercise sound assessment of his skills and supporting abilities. Roundabout way of saying, "I agree with you." Thanks for giving me the second thought!
Stan,
I didn't hear that Jack had lost an eye - tragic. My first flying job was with Eastern Air Lines and there was a captain there who was legally blind in his left eye. My understanding was that he was being watch pretty closely by the company and Feds, and he seemed to do well. But that was back in the days of "you had a heart attack(?) you're done flying." Now days it's not unusual for someone with a heart condition to regain their medical ticket after treatment.
I didn't hear that Jack had lost an eye - tragic. My first flying job was with Eastern Air Lines and there was a captain there who was legally blind in his left eye. My understanding was that he was being watch pretty closely by the company and Feds, and he seemed to do well. But that was back in the days of "you had a heart attack(?) you're done flying." Now days it's not unusual for someone with a heart condition to regain their medical ticket after treatment.