Hey FO
Brian is the opposite of the way he has come across here, I assure you. Of course he can be a pain sometimes, hence he is affectionately known as Mother Goose by many of his students. (I assure you, over the years he has had many of those). Its a matter of perception, suffice it to say, I'd be honoured to be his wingman anytime.
As for you young man (FO), I have a bone to pick with you! After I landed at Fisantekraal one day last week I was told that you were there and had just left!? Nice one, next time say Hi and lets fly!
As for your photo, it brought back fond memories! I had my first gyro flight outside Messina on a game farm. Lousy runway, hot, heavy. Was so impressed with its performance against that of an R22 that I got hooked and after thorough research decided on my Sycamore. I refuse to enter into the debate as to which gyro is better because they all have their advantages and disadvantages and it depends what and where the application is. At the end of the day I think its important that the pilot is a gyronaut first and that 'type preference' is insignificant against his gyro passion.
As for the thread going off topic and this being a humour network, isn't that great? Like minded guys sitting around a virtual fireplace chewing the fat and learning from each other (even arguing a little occasionally)
Viva the Gyro Talk forum!
Len