Remembering my little mate

[Thruster88]

I did not know Ross but I think we shared a similar passion for aviation, age and experience level. There has been a lot of talk about turning back and it certainly featured in the coroner's report. The aircraft had only travelled about 200 metres down the runway and gained about 100' when the engine power reduced. With 600 metres of runway remaining no pilot would be thinking turn back, it is a ludicrous notion. Why was he distracted from the task of closing the throttle and landing, we will never know.

 

 

 

 

[turboplanner]

One possibility would be a medical episode.

 

 

[Thruster88]

One possibility would be a medical episode.

 

Not looking for an answer just presenting somthing that could make us all safer regardless of the "class" of aircraft we fly.

 

 

[Blueadventures]

Sadly 10 years ago Ross left us.  RIP mate.

Edited November 28, 2025 by Blueadventures

[FlyBoy1960]

Gee, that time goes quickly.  RIP

[pmccarthy]

He was a great contributor here.

[alf jessup]

I remember Ross every year and this year was no exception, 10 years…. Where the hell has that time gone.

A lovely man who is sadly missed, thinking of Deb and his daughter .

29th of November 2015 was a sad day and will always be a day when I think of my little mate Maj Millard.

 

Even though I’m no longer aviating and sold my plane a few years ago I still look skyward and think of many who I knew that have gone before us.

Edited December 4, 2025 by alf jessup

[FlyingVizsla]

I miss Major Millard.  Ross was good value, extensive knowledge of mechanics, loved Lightwings, good on the Board, easy to talk with, got on with people, infectious enthusiasm.  When it was thought to be a 'turn back on EFTO' people started to take the whole 'never turn back' seriously.  He was a great communicator.  I sometimes go back to his posts, even 10yrs on.

[planedriver]

Not wrong there Sue. Miss that smiling face and Raybans.

I feel the same.