I really hate to hear about Blaines misfortune. Although I saw this on his website...
http://www.blaineaustin.com/back_up_540.htm
I am pretty sure he will be back ready to go soon. Probably better than before.
Did he have anything else to fly with him? I am pretty sure somebody would have loaned him something to fly, even considering the bad luck.
Hal Jennings is a member of our club!

(We are spoiled)
How did he do?