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I consider
Don Barnes to be one of my very best friends. Rarely, if ever, have I met
someone who is so talented, such a great guy, so helpful, and, most importantly,
who has such a good heart. Don is truly one-of-a-kind.
I'm not
giving anything away when I say that this off-airport landing has shook Don to
the core. Anyone of us might feel exactly the same at this point in
time.
Don is one
of the best pilots that I have ever flown with. Flying is clearly his passion
and his destiny. As we all know, he proved his talent by responding in such an
outstanding manner to his recent engine stoppage.
I join
those of you who have already encouraged Don to let the dust settle before he
makes any big or irrevocable decisions.
In fact, I
am rather pleased at the outpouring of support for Don. All of the postings have
been very positive and encouraging. I am quite gratified by this. I hope
everyone continues in this vein and keeps urging Don to just take a deep breath
and don't be in a big hurry. We will support whatever he decides. He just needs
to gain some perspective that only time can provide.
Everybody
makes mistakes. All of us. That's just the way it is. In spite of that, I still
hold Don in the highest regard. His talent at building (for the very first time)
is exemplified by his recent award at Oshkosh. Many of you have met and/or
communicated with Don as he has freely given his time to share his passion for
the Legacy. He has always enthusiastically helped other builders with ideas,
resources, sources, etc. His Legacy web site has helped many a builder. I would
fly with Don anytime, anywhere.
Don, my
friend, please give it some time.
Best
regards,
Ron
Ron Jones
Legacy Innovations
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ron@legacy-innovations.com
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