Ohio Mid-air

Ugh. It's why I have Mode S, even though it doesn't work everywhere.

I took the plane up today, and made a really large 360 when I couldn't see the plane that had announced on downwind. Turns out he was on downwind for the opposite runway! He landed, and even though he knew I was behind him, he taxiied the entire length of the 4500' runway in his 172 (grrrr...) instead of taking the turnoff. He was turning off as my wheels were touching. I made the second turnoff, and had taxiied back for another go by the time he got to his hangar.
 
Licketysplit said:
One of the fatalities was the owner and webmaster of flightinfo.com.
Sad thing for sure.
My prayers go out for all involved.
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That is, without a doubt, my most visited forum. There are several pages of people sharing their condolences. As much garbage/flaming as their is over there, the group has really pulled together becuase of this event.

A mid-air is certainly my greatest fear...the only one that really makes me question what's most important to me. Unfortunately, the big sky theory doesn't always pull through. I guess it's just one of the risks you have to accept...unfortunately it's the one that can't really be controlled.
 
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