tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post6230255476625891942..comments2024-03-26T09:35:29.969-04:00Comments on Kathryn's Report: Midair Collision: Cessna 170B, N8082A and Grumman American AA-5B Tiger, N425AE; fatal accident occurred April 01, 2017 near Massey Ranch Airpark (X50), New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, FloridaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-48191685408013186272018-06-07T10:01:32.605-04:002018-06-07T10:01:32.605-04:00Here is news footage of the Arthur Dunn Airpark cr...Here is news footage of the Arthur Dunn Airpark crash caused by Spruce Creek Gaggle<br />https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TOVLsWb3evg<br />https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sJaOXhZf7Ss<br />Captain Rossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-1484616871343762382017-10-13T23:53:32.183-04:002017-10-13T23:53:32.183-04:00Are the NTSB and the FAA investigating this Keith ...Are the NTSB and the FAA investigating this Keith Phillips and his Spruce Creek Gaggle for negligence?, seems their past reckless acts and showboating might be a causating factor in this mid-air collission that resulted in the loss of not just the two lives involved, but also a dramatic turn for the worse of the lives of their children and family. This is devastating and unfortunately could have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-62519918326287200682017-05-16T22:53:15.509-04:002017-05-16T22:53:15.509-04:00Back in March 2008, this same Keith Phillips had a...Back in March 2008, this same Keith Phillips had a Gaggle from Spruce Creek fly to Arthur Dun Airport for a EAA-sponsored pankake breakfast. The Phillips Gaggle super pilots interrupted the normal local traffic and effected a non-standard group approach foregoing the customary downwind leg entry to the pattern and did their military-style initial on final with a 360 overhead turn spiral down to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-69750853350187136082017-04-20T16:28:52.168-04:002017-04-20T16:28:52.168-04:004 Spruce Creek people have been killed in 4 crashe...4 Spruce Creek people have been killed in 4 crashes and that is only since December, three months ago...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-7197953674759463732017-04-18T13:05:28.310-04:002017-04-18T13:05:28.310-04:00Well the spruce creek crew has restricted the Face...Well the spruce creek crew has restricted the Facebook page with all their dangerous events on it, interesting. Seems like the guy with the DGA HOWARD pa crash was in on that formation flight according to a post on that accident page. Not the last crash we'll see from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-5654442788884160152017-04-15T17:02:43.754-04:002017-04-15T17:02:43.754-04:00Formation flying period is unwise... maybe Keith s...Formation flying period is unwise... maybe Keith should get a friendly visit from the local FSDO GA safety inspector. If Keith wants to kill himself fine. But what about the innocent people on the groud that could get hurt? Shame on you Keith!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-44349756935217324342017-04-14T21:28:38.952-04:002017-04-14T21:28:38.952-04:00The "Spruce Creek Gaggle" formation flig...The "Spruce Creek Gaggle" formation flights are mostly reponsible pilots but there are a couple old men that try to relive their long lost youth and show off a bit too much, lead by a man named Keith Phillips. He has a few groopies and lives in a past imagined glory that is long gone and is often seen doing low altitude aerobatics in his little plane, showing off how great a pilot he isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-48201060963398764572017-04-14T20:38:23.968-04:002017-04-14T20:38:23.968-04:00Formation flying without a parachute is unwise.......Formation flying without a parachute is unwise....David Goodmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-2841590219584404772017-04-06T23:20:01.401-04:002017-04-06T23:20:01.401-04:00That’s a respectable number of logged flight hours...That’s a respectable number of logged flight hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-69330982465414215902017-04-06T14:19:29.452-04:002017-04-06T14:19:29.452-04:00Has anyone else noticed that Spruce Creek = accide...Has anyone else noticed that Spruce Creek = accidents. I'm thinking a name change and the Popes blessing is in the future. This place is the plague. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-65408939419730464252017-04-06T10:13:15.560-04:002017-04-06T10:13:15.560-04:00John, the answer is fear of retaliation. Who knows...John, the answer is fear of retaliation. Who knows what these folks could be up to. Make sense?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-81107388463593358162017-04-05T18:24:08.104-04:002017-04-05T18:24:08.104-04:00I agree with you John they well practiced and skil...I agree with you John they well practiced and skilled at what they do, however they are also accepting a large of unnessesary risk. This is my opinion only doesn't make it wrong!Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460857366317992357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-28852732579921536102017-04-05T17:48:41.466-04:002017-04-05T17:48:41.466-04:00Well John ur just as clueless as themWell John ur just as clueless as themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-11929626484944988852017-04-05T17:25:51.155-04:002017-04-05T17:25:51.155-04:00Gerry, I do. All the way to Master Wings. It seem...Gerry, I do. All the way to Master Wings. It seems most posters are anonymous. Always makes me wonder why. I am a fairly low time private pilot who flies a Mooney 201. Flying is difficult without attempting to fly in formation. I cannot tell you how many times I have assured passengers on my airplane that "Nobody on this airplane wants to arrive alive more than me". With that in mind,Stackthepilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428318850734896654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-55448608554215319952017-04-05T14:04:09.237-04:002017-04-05T14:04:09.237-04:00I agree, FAA is for aviaion safety they are not pe...I agree, FAA is for aviaion safety they are not perfect of course (nor are any of us) overall however IMO they do a good job. I know several personally and they are all personable and very much promoting safety. Anybody here participate in the wings program?Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460857366317992357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-81081303288676284632017-04-05T13:18:30.849-04:002017-04-05T13:18:30.849-04:00America is blessed to have the FAA.America is blessed to have the FAA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-68068924041239435732017-04-05T07:30:52.617-04:002017-04-05T07:30:52.617-04:00FYI: NTSB & FAA read this aviation blog 24/7.<b>FYI: NTSB & FAA read this aviation blog 24/7.</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-60362587085192778382017-04-05T00:37:11.983-04:002017-04-05T00:37:11.983-04:00I know for a fact that the FAA and NTSB folks come...I know for a fact that the FAA and NTSB folks come through here in mornings ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-6683201987862525472017-04-05T00:04:42.597-04:002017-04-05T00:04:42.597-04:00U spruce creek people are dangerous, that website ...U spruce creek people are dangerous, that website is yes, shocking, like children, very deadly dangerous. U should grow up and be responsible. Such a display of poor judgement, no wonder u had a mid air, look at those pictures. <br />https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153229097528801&set=gm.404579589727618&type=3<br /><br />Unbelievable, a bunch of clowns, wealthy flyboys, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-72936180984559587262017-04-04T23:29:57.956-04:002017-04-04T23:29:57.956-04:00FAA, NTSB, DOT read this ^ ^ (above comments), the...FAA, NTSB, DOT read this ^ ^ (above comments), then checkout the referenced Facebook page -- it's a real eye opener of reckless abandonment. <b>Very disturbing.</b> The news media and general public would be flabbergasted if they only knew this sh!t was going on in Florida.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-62600352099513578802017-04-04T21:52:48.439-04:002017-04-04T21:52:48.439-04:00If u search lakes goofy flights, Facebook page com...If u search lakes goofy flights, Facebook page comes up, very shocking, these people were bound to have a mid air. Spruce creek rich boys,airline pilots, absolutely crazy formation flights up to 15+ aircraft, unguys were on borrowed time. No surprise after seeing that Facebook page, spruce creek has had its share of nasty accidents, mostly more money then brains or hot shot bored airline pilots Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-42968697437284634042017-04-04T13:14:46.595-04:002017-04-04T13:14:46.595-04:00I agree with anonymous April 3rd. I was taught and...I agree with anonymous April 3rd. I was taught and have always believed there is enough risk and danger in flying as it is without pushing the envelope. Also agree with flying is such a joy, after 51 years still enjoy my J-3.<br /><br />Retired Corprate pilot: ATP,CFIGerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460857366317992357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-26003870480852541512017-04-04T12:15:59.361-04:002017-04-04T12:15:59.361-04:00Very sad. Flying is such a joy.<b>Very sad. Flying is such a joy.</b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-22728503804577946022017-04-04T09:14:38.361-04:002017-04-04T09:14:38.361-04:00Don't be amused; you should be saddened. The l...Don't be amused; you should be saddened. The lack of common sence is amazing. Also, don't set that camp fire next to the propane tank - cause that is what your doing. There must be a much better way to enjoy aviation. So, the next time you set that brake on the 320, think about the lives that could have been taken on the ground. Please examine the S in FAST. Sort of contradictory, isn'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060827553081940333.post-47280308905498930312017-04-03T18:23:38.740-04:002017-04-03T18:23:38.740-04:00Those who believe form flying is very dangerous an...Those who believe form flying is very dangerous and would never do it, SHOULD never do it. Just don't complain the next time a non-pilot says the exact same thing about flying generally, or GA, or single pilot IMC, or piston twins, or piston singles, or ... to each their own! Personally, it is more productive to identify and manage risk than try to make every situation fit one's own Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com