Aidan, as a fellow Aussie (I'm in Coffs Harbour but originally from Sydney's western suburbs) I just wanna pass on my condolences to you and your family. If you wanna go for a joint flight online some time, send me a PM and we'll work something out and I'll make sure it's a real fun flight. I find it is always more fun going up into the virtual blue yonder with someone to chat away with - especially on those longer flights. Keep your chin up, buddy!

Thanks Matt. I don't think ill be flying for awhile, when I do feel up to it (most likely late November, Early December), I have a fair bit of work to do. On another forum I was taking Ant's Airplanes Sierra LSA around the world, and various other projects. But what part of Sydney did you live? Im in the western suburbs.

Hi Aiden,For whatever reason I didn't notice your post until now. While I am late I thought I would offer my condolences as well for your loss.I can relate to what your going thru. When I was around your age, well 13 to be exact, I lost my mother to cancer. My parents had been divorced for many year prior to this, but after my mother passed I went to live with my dad. It was only a few years after I moved in with him and his wife that I lost my dad to a heart attach. All of this happened from the time I was a sophomore in high school when I lost my mom, to my senior year when I lost my dad near the end of the term. Never in a million years did I think that I would gradute from high school with neither of my parents being alive to attend. The one lesson that I learned from the passing of my parents is that you need to live your life to the fullest every day because there are no guarantees. Try to make the best of times when they are hard like it is now, but things will get better and you will always have your dad in your heart.Regards,Sean Campbell

Aiden - I'm saddened to read of your loss. As pilots (RW or virtual), we tend to be task oriented folks that thrive on predictability and protocol. If I could, I'd provide you with a precise and concise emergency checklist... But none exists. Instead of checklists, I'll provide you with prayers from Oklahoma. Noting your maturity and willingness to share your life with our community, I'm certain your Dad is looking down on you, proud of the young man you are. Blue skies.Buddy Morgan

Sincere condolences, Aiden. I can tell you're going to make your old man very proud, not that he wasn't already. Best wishes for you and your family, Chris D

Thanks Matt. I don't think ill be flying for awhile, when I do feel up to it (most likely late November, Early December), I have a fair bit of work to do. On another forum I was taking Ant's Airplanes Sierra LSA around the world, and various other projects. But what part of Sydney did you live? Im in the western suburbs.

I grew up near Penrith in the suburb of Werrington. Moved out of there when I was about 11 years old in 1989 to live near Newcastle and then two years ago I moved to my current location near Coffs Harbour.

probably the best reply one could have given.vivek

Hi Aidan, Very sorry for your loss. There isn't much people can say at times like these because even though a lot of us have gone through it, not much helps when it's you going though it. As I mentioned in a recent thread, it is normal for us to morn the death of a loved one but also as important or more important actually that we celebrate their life. By that I mean don't think about what won't happen now that he's gone, think about what did happen when he was around. The hard part about losing someone is people tend not to want to think of fond memories, they often prefer to tune them out completely. Some do it for false guilt, some do it because they haven't yet come to grips of their loss, but to think of your a loved one and laugh at memories and smile on occasions because you hear in your mind what they might say to a given situation is what we should be doing and what we would want.He passed in his sleep, which of course is the way I think we all hope for our loved ones and he's in a better place now and he'll be kept alive in your thoughts and will I'm sure will be continuing to watch over his family. Again, I'm sorry for your loss. Morn his death, but as soon as you can, start thinking of what he would want most and that would be the happiness of you and your mom. Allow yourself a quick recovery and remember it's ok to think of him and smile :biggrin:Once the NGX paint kit hits, send me some pictures of him and I'll make you a custom paint in his honor. Something you can fly with pride to say hello in your own special way.