tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post3873118152322640329..comments2023-09-28T09:00:44.681-10:00Comments on Wind Lines: Why Teach?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-71831104218857874582022-06-21T18:55:38.400-10:002022-06-21T18:55:38.400-10:00Hats off to you, Reaper! There's so much that ...Hats off to you, Reaper! There's so much that goes into teaching that no one that not teaching will ever know, including all the politics, insurance and other BS that gets in the way of our passion, but you still show enthusiasm and a helping hand for all pilots (beginner, visitors or not). THANK YOU!!<br /><br /><br />Brazilian Ray Brazilian Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436342581028804698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-45211650459468531832022-05-29T16:21:26.732-10:002022-05-29T16:21:26.732-10:00In the aviation world there is little that substit...In the aviation world there is little that substitutes for experience....and Pete has a ton of it. Experience is one of those things that make a good instructor.Vaughn Bay Aerobatics Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624201681200869231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-5344935525148239342022-05-14T10:23:51.148-10:002022-05-14T10:23:51.148-10:00Yes Reaper, many have tried but no one could ever ...Yes Reaper, many have tried but no one could ever match your enthusiasm for teaching. I always understood it took a special balance of caring and not caring to be a successful instructor. I know you have saved my ass and lots of others many times over the years. <br /><br />At the same time instructing and tandem flying as well are a cause of most of the problems seen by the outside public. I don’t ever really see any way around that, at lest here on Oahu. <br /><br />I survived the initial training and flew mostly unscathed for 20 years and when I finally crashed in 2020 it was your voice that came over the radio asking if I needed help. Thanks again. <br /><br />The photo at the top of you and Alex is a classic. With the love swing and that little flavor saver (cum catcher) under your lip!<br /><br />Good times!firedave2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07212702155886596067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-29095911659869767992022-05-08T12:40:16.946-10:002022-05-08T12:40:16.946-10:00Reaper, you taught me to never hook in without the...Reaper, you taught me to never hook in without the brakes in my hands at Kualoa Ranch. You walked up to me on the hill and said, "Where are your brake handles?" I said, "Right down there." You said, "Huh", and pulled a couple of A lines. On my face I went, drug over the grass. I never did that again.nightshifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889428979629264805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-70796333730637311322022-05-07T15:18:15.224-10:002022-05-07T15:18:15.224-10:00Reaper: I personally can never thank you enough f0...Reaper: I personally can never thank you enough f0r being my teacher and an inspiration. I hope to get to fly with you again soon, I'm sure I'll always have more to learn from you.<br />Mahalo Nui Loa!Waianae Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15275430122119016694noreply@blogger.com