I wanted to take a minute to thank eyeryone who has expressed concern about my health and wished me a speedy recovery.
This has been quite a year for me, it started with breaaking my ankle and leg in March,and culminated with my Cardiac By-Pass on July 9th.
I had actually planned to attend this years NATS , I volunteered to judge, I've always wanted to judge but couldn't bring myself to give up a year of NATS competition. The week I was to leave for Muncie I noticed a shortness of breath and a tightness in my chest, I wanted to ignore this but could not. Stress test revealed some blockage and Cardiac Cathertization revealed the need for the double By-Pass.
I can't help but think of all the Stunt Newws Cloumns that Dave Cook wrote about the merits of getting in shape for the flying session. I remember one that was specifically directed to the "Belly Brothers"!
My recovery is going very well and I expect to be flying by September, everyone I've talked to says I will feel great" I have managed to drop over 40 lbs since breaking my ankle/leg, not sure what this will do for the "ballast" in the Ovheread but I know it was necessary.
Again, thanks for your concern, I look forward to seeing everyone at next years NATS.