Alive and well. Thanks for asking
Vinny
I am not sure what you mean by not being able to fly them ? Prop people seem to be a lot nicer than jet people. I am not sure if its a pride thing or what it is. I have talked with older people about this and thats the comet they make. Maybe we should spend more time sharing the whole thrill with them. Teach and share so they can feel a part of what we experience. Some cannot afford to see a 4-10 thousand dollar jet leave the ground. I have run into some jet people that think they are gods. Then I have run into those that will bend over back wards for you. No names mention. Its not just noise that bother's people my god I have heard some Quadra's that will turn my ear. I think that we are very safe at what we do. The last thing any of us want is to see someone get hurt or start a fire. Or loose one of our jets. I lost my F-4 and man that hurts.
I for one Like Todd and other's have reach out and what a big help they have been. Jealous,,,,,,,, Heck yeah, why not, look at were ducted fans have brought us, turbo-probs, fan jets, unlimited stuff ahead, some do not like change. Like was said by Warbird, TEACH and they will come

Dave R