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  1. velocetwo

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    There's nothing "Heroic" about taking off for a journey for which you are ill equiped....
     
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    Similar to Amelia Mary Earhart?
     
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    And Lindy....

    Was Lindbergs accomplishment a much needed step forward in aviation? Yes.
    Was it REALLY stupid? Did he almost die (including on departure)? YES.
     
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    But, it seems he was well equipped - From the article:

    Sad indeed.
     
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    REALLY?!?!

    A micro/ultra light? Over the ocean? That's just a BAD plan all around....We sent two CL215's overseas to turkey and THAT was a big deal.....and CL215's are flying boats...
     
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    I understand, and would personally agree, but some people enjoy "pushing the envelope". I think the "heroic" comment was aimed at him (trying) to do it for charity than "personally".

    And the English Channel is hardly "an ocean" - Cold, nasty weather etc, but only ~20miles from land.....

    At least he was properly equipped for emergencies over water, it's sad it didn't work out.

    Cheers,
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    A classic epitaph…

    Continued VFR in to IFR conditions…

    Lots of tombstones with that on it.

    Looks like he had a lot of suff, just not an artificial horizon....
     
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    The first aircraft to fly the Channel, a Bleriot, qualifies as an ultralight.

    RIP. At least they got his body back. Would not have happened if he had gone down in some of the places he intended to fly.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
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