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Getting 'Gassed'.....
Jun 13, 2008 | 8:48 AM
Category: Traffic
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Is it Friday the 13th or what?  Ask 'skyfox' pilot , Capt. Matt.  After our morning traffic show, we went to refuel like we always do, and thats when it happened.   A fuel 'Sunami'.  The hose came out of the refueling 'hole', and as Capt. Matt sat close by on the skid, a large amount of Jet Fuel soaked him down.  Man, did I feel for him.  I hate that smell.  So, you can imagine what the ride back to our Hangar was like.  P.U....It was so bad, we landed and took off his door.  Right now he is in route home to shower and change.  Couldn't have done it any other way.  With everyone thinking about fuel lately, imagine wearing a bunch of it.  No fun at all.  I'm sure when he gets back it will be a little more funny, but until then, I'm holding the laughs.  Here is a snap shot of our Capt. after landing. 
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RockStarJewelry read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 9:06 AM

Yeah Right~! Blame it on Friday the 13th~!
You guys probably have your swim trunks on and the ice chest filled with drinks in the back and were busted refueling before you head out to the beach for the day...
-JD- read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 9:31 AM

Wow.
So where do you store that door when you fly?
I bet you guys were glad to be in Houston's fastest bird on the way home.
Be safe!
skyfoxshooter read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 11:30 AM

That's why I'm not in the picture. No pants... Actually, it turned out that Matt ended up getting some blisters from the fuel. He's taking care of it. If you have ever filled a Zippo lighter too much and then put it in your pocket, you know what I'm talking about. OUCH..
As far as the door, I put it in the back with me. They pop on and off pretty easily. Usually we would be somewhere that we could leave the door till we returned, but not in this case.
RockStarJewelry read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 11:43 AM

All kidding aside~! My brother had an accident and had gasoline spilled all over him when he was younger and he ended up in the hospital... It was pretty serious~1 I hope Matt is going to be ok...
RadarDude read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 12:23 PM

Poor Capt Matt....Get well soon buddy. But glad you two are safe, what a freak accident. You two do a great job! Must be nice lol. Take Care up there guys....
skyfoxshooter read my blog view my photos
Jun 13, 2008 | 2:50 PM

Yes, other than some aggrivation and discomfort, he'll be just fine in a day or two. I can't imagine what could happen if someone doing the same thing would be smoking when the fuel went everywhere. Naturally when fueling we follow all precautions. But I've seen people at gas stations smoking a cigarette while they are gassing up. All it took was a fraction of a second and the fuel was everywhere. We just want to shoot the news not be the news. Matt's a tough old bird and like I said earlier, a few blisters and a shirt that will probably never smell the same will be the extent of it more than likely.
So tell me RSJ, how did your brother come out? Is he alright? Certainly hope so. Radardude, thanks for the 'Get Well', I know it'll be o.k. Oh, thanks also for the compliment too. Matt get me in the postion to take the shots that look good through my eye. Keep watching. When we fly it is always 'a gas', but today was a little much.
Wonderful-World read my blog view my photos
Jun 14, 2008 | 8:34 AM

I hope he recovers quickly - he's a cutie! I'm glad it didn't get in the eyes!

I'd throw the shirt away.
skyfoxshooter read my blog view my photos
Jun 14, 2008 | 12:31 PM

WW, yeah I talk with him last night and he was doing o.k. By Monday he'll be ready to go. I think throwing the shirt away is definetly the action to take. Thanks for all the concern, it's nice to know that you guys care so much.
Keep watching.
mik1of3 read my blog view my photos
Jun 19, 2008 | 2:32 PM

I'm glad he has an excuse, cause there's nothing more trashy than a man driving around shirtless...unless he's at the beach. Ew.

(Unless it's a woman driving around shirtless. Thats even MORE trashy!)
texasdebs read my blog view my photos
Jun 23, 2008 | 1:32 PM

Tehehehe!! Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Hey you guys are my blog topic today, check it out. I saw you had an exciting morning today!!
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