RE: Being "Shot Down"
Had that happen to me @ an airshow.. Some jerk was running their engine up in the PARKING LOT while I was flying a Top flight p-47. It went totally beserk on me for about 1 full minute before it piled in about 1/2 mile away. When the officials @ the rally confronted him, he just packed up and left... didn't even see me since we were out getting the wreckage which was a TOTAL write off.
I know if I did it to someone, I'd definately replace the equip/airplane.
SOrry for the loss.. know exactly how you feel
Deck