212 Down Near Lytton

[hoverintowind]

Don't count him out yet.....He may still be there.

I spent a few days in the BC "jungle" right under the search area before we got found.

He could still be sitting under a tree waiting.

We live in hope until all hope is gone.

 

I agree with Happyguy here. why are we writing him off. I know it dosn't look good and it is rough down there. I am hoping too that he is maybe hurt and cant call for help and hung up somewhere. Just cant see him. lets get him first. Thoughts are with and the crew hunting him down

[Hard Boiled Egg]

I agree with Happyguy here. why are we writing him off. I know it dosn't look good and it is rough down there. I am hoping too that he is maybe hurt and cant call for help and hung up somewhere. Just cant see him. lets get him first. Thoughts are with and the crew hunting him down

 

 

With all due respect to those of you who aren't familiar with the Fraser River, the canyon below, and the amount of air and boat traffic that have been searching for three days, it is highly unlikely at this point that he's sitting somewhere waiting for a pick up. It's very hard when we loose someone in an instance like this, but there's a time to face the reality of the situation.

 

This isn't the dense coastal forest in a remote area, it's a big, fast flowing, and serious river with plenty of access. I've been flying this area for the past number of days looking along with others, and while I'd ecstatic to be proven wrong here, there's a difference between hope and false hope.

 

My heart goes out to the family and his co-workers both at Elbow River and the last decade at GSH.

 

 

 

 

[deuce bigalow]

I totally agree. Nothing more useless than a PFD under the seat when you are in the chuck. Unless it's fuel in the bowser after you take off.

 

 

 

 

 

Sincere condolences to all left behind. And still maintaining hope as we have all seen miracles occur.

 

I just want to take this opportunity to say one thing:

 

I don't know if Bob was wearing a life jacket or not, but I really want to encourage the wearing of same if guys are out bucketing. Years ago when I would be fishing with my Dad, all there was available in the way of PFD's was the big ol' "keyhole" kind, or the vest with the straps, which are so bulky hand clapping is tough.

When I started flying all there was (at least supplied by the company(s)) were the "Mae West" type, that were obviously designed by the Marquis du Sade in one of his lighter moments. Technology has changed and there are now great vest style PFDs that are so comfortable to wear you'll find yourself in the pub at night with people wondering if you're afraid of falling off the sundeck.

I find it hard to fathom why CARs allows people to bucket without wearing one as the chances of getting out of an aircraft in the water and grabbing your life jacket on the way out are slim to none. I think the law needs to be changed, but in the meantime, everybody should lobby their companies to provide the proper equipment, or buck up the couple hundred bucks themselves as a cheap insurance policy.

 

Let's hope for a miracle today, and my thoughts are with Bob's family and friends.

 

HV

 

[sirlandsalot]

Ah geeze, what a good guy! I remember meeting him for the first time in Pelly Bay, He landed in blowing snow, howling wind and climbed out wearing those cowboy boots!! Here we where all bundled up...made me laugh, many times!!!

[OLD BULL]

I was lucky enough to have met Bob on a couple occasions, and both times he was a great bloke to be around. Another huge loss in a small community. The news of this tragedy has made its mark down in the southern hemisphere. Sincere condolences to Bob's family and friends.

 

RIP MATE!

 

 

[Torque Split]

[Harmonic_Vibe]

Great prayer...

 

Amen

[dimit]

Fingers, toes, and eyes crossed, hoping for Bob's good luck.

 

Sympathy to Bob's family, friends and colleagues during this terribly trying time.

 

Thanks for the prayer, TS.

 

Dick

[Freefall]

Cowboy Bob went out of his way to get me a ride in the 212 he was flying and let me take control when I was still a 100 hr pilot. I sure enjoyed the experience.

 

My condolences to friends and family.

[soup nazi]

Condolences to all....Great prayer there TS, thanks for putting that up.