Hey all,
I know this is old, but I was this guy's instructor and also I was the pilot who was referenced in the above post with the flight control issue. After I signed for this guy's private, he let me fly his plane and build hours. That is when I had the flight control issue on approach into KPIE with the flashlight.
He was a great man and very kind, and after reading this, I am at a loss for words and am incredibly sad. I have dealt with my share of demons and thank God it never got to the point of getting in an airplane in that condition. Just wow....
If anyone wants info on the above flight control incident, it changed my life. I would be happy to talk about it.
