http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/new...air-crash.html. God bless them, they are great performers. will pray for a speedy recovery. He sure can fly a cub. http://www.ewhoknow.com/kyle-frankli...ng-comedy-act/
http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/new...air-crash.html. God bless them, they are great performers. will pray for a speedy recovery. He sure can fly a cub. http://www.ewhoknow.com/kyle-frankli...ng-comedy-act/
Last edited by pzinck; 03-12-2011 at 10:04 PM.
Remember , the light at the end of the tunnel may be you .O wind of heaven by thy might save all who dare the eagles flight, and keep them by thy watchful care from every peril in the air.
Sure sorry to hear this....
The Franklin family are real good people.
Yes, I'm an Oenophilia. And I VOTE...!!
If anyone here uses Facebook, Kyle and Amanda have a Franklin Flying Circus page that allows you to post on the wall (if you're not already friends with Kyle or Amanda)
http://www.facebook.com/franklins.flying.circus?sk=wall
Chris Hatin
Bushwhacker Aircraft Company, LLC
www.bushwhackerair.com
Properly trained, a man can be a dogs best friend...
From Aero News. Truly sad. http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport....c67a&Dynamic=1
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
Hadn't heard about the Mullicoupe accident. I remember being the "official" pilot while the "real" pilot wasn't current. This was shortly after it first flew. Was in it a couple of times.
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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Oh, man! Those two families have really experienced far more tragedies than any family deserves. Our prayers go out to these two youngsters and their families.
MTV
That being Matt Younkin, Amanda's brother.All, Please forward this letter on to who ever you see fit...
Good morning all. Let me first express on behalf of Amanda, Kyle, Myself and both of our families so many thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes. We are all so fortunate to have such a wonderful support network in all of you.
We are still waiting for updates and it could be many hours, days, or weeks before we know exactly how the recovery process will play out between Amanda and Kyle. I can however report that Kyle was not injured and or burned as badly as reported earlier by the media and is expected to make a full and rapid recovery. I can also say that the updates we are receiving on Amanda are increasingly optimistic and though she has a long road of recovery ahead of her, the doctors are giving us the impression that things are not as bad as first reported and her chances for a full recovery are getting better not worse. The first 24 hours will set the tone for the story ahead.
I also have to extend a very sincere thanks to my brother-in-law Kyle who I strongly credit for the fact that my little sister is still with us. Having witnessed the accident and being on of the first on the scene, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that he made no less than five quick decisions in the air and on the ground that gave her a second chance at life!!
When the engine quit, Amanda was on the top wing in the rack. Kyle continued to fly the airplane in a straight and level fashion as long as he could to give Amanda every opportunity to unstrap and get into the front cockpit where she would have the best chance in the event of a hard landing. He also resisted the tendency to turn for the pavement which typically induces a fatal stall/spin situation. He avoided a landing in the pyro field which could have proven to be fatal, and faced with the only other option of land in mesquite woods, Kyle landed into the wind drastically reducing the forward speed at impact. Upon reaching the scene, I noticed that he set the airplane down in the only Waco sized piece of ground in that dense woods that didn't have tall trees in it. Kyle sustained the majority of his burns trying to pull his wife from the wreckage and when his efforts produced no results, he stayed in the cockpit and transmitted a repeating distress call about the post impact fire that had started. I honestly believe this motivated the rapid responders to press through the brush and douse the airplane at a more rapid rate which meant the split second difference that saved Amanda, who was still in the plane.
The first responders on the scene did an excellent job of responding to the situation in a rapid manner. Having a professional air boss teamed up with professional CFR personnel made a world of difference that could be the single most important factor that both Amanda and Kyle are still with us.
Please continue to send your thoughts and prayers this direction because we sincerely believe they are helping. I will pass updates along as I receive them.
Sincerely
Matt
Clay, thank you for posting that!
sj
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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On you-tube i seen a performance of Kyles super cub act. We just sat there in awe watching it, unbelieveable. For the people that dont know the Franklins and Kyles ability to fly, a link to it here so they also can understand the aviation desire in these peoples hearts and the wanting to entertain. www.youtube/watch?V=as82OA_GtnA or www.youtube/watch?V=dplkwrW8Dqs&feature=related
Last edited by tempdoug; 03-13-2011 at 06:10 PM.
any updates?
http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport....559d&Dynamic=1
ICAS has set up a donation fund. They both got burned...Amanda very badly.
Thanks, Clay. It only takes a minute to donate via the website so let's all help out fellow aviators in need.
Kyle Franklin is going to be on the Today show this morning.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
1940 UPF-7 has a fuel servo, 1940 ?
Glenn
I saw Kyle's aunt, night-before-last. She indicated that Amanda is still in the burn unit, and in very serious condition.
Volunteer, in charge of Political Correctness
Kyle has been updating Amanda's progress on Caringbridge website....
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/am...anklin/journal
Last edited by Pat; 04-10-2011 at 09:04 AM.
Shaken'......Not Stirred
Emergency services response time lacking.Unprofessional.
Fuel injection, so they could do the inverted stuff???? (I would guess so)Originally Posted by cubdriver2
JH
Please keep Kyle and Amanda in your thoughts and prayers today. Amanda is not well and it appears that right now all they can do is try to make her comfortable. Extremely devistating and sad news.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amandafranklin
Tim Farris
Chapel Hill, NC
1940 J3F-50 with C-85/O-200 Stoker
Wow. I thought she was doing better.
I can't image being in Kyle's shoes right now.
Piper J-5A C-90 N40877
J-5 Project Pictures
I am thinking of them now. DAVE
That is devestating news. It's not an easy decision to make and Kyle will need all of the aviation community's support in the days ahead. Prayers and thoughts to the Franklin and Younkin families. Godspeed.
Amanda passed away this evening.
This was over on the SW site, very sad, rest in peace Amanda
Amanda Franklin
Those of us who follow the airshow circuit, are fully aware of the tragic accident that involved Kyle and Amanda Franklin about 10 weeks ago. While I never have had the pleasure to meet Kyle, I was lucky enough to know Jim (his father), meeting him when he first joined the airshow circuit years ago.
For those who may not be aware, Amanda sustained severe injuries in the accident. Kyle was also injured, with the majority of his injuries coming while trying to rescue Amanda. Unfortunately, Amanda has lost her battle, and passed away yesterday.
I have posted the following from the Franklin's Flying Circus Facebook page:
Amanda 5-27-11 Day 76
by Franklin's Flying Circus on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 10:59pm
It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my beautiful girl Amanda passed away at 10:10 central time this evening. Beside her was her adoring husband Kyle, her mother Jeanie, her brother Matt, her sister-in-law Michelle and her devoted mother-in-law Audean.
Thank you all again for your love,
Goodnight and God bless Amanda,
Kyle
The following video was posted by Kyle and Matt in tribute to a loving wife and sister.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oyUddt3HWU&sns=fb
Beautiful article I came across: http://aturbanmagazine.com/home/AtUr...ng-walker.aspx
In transition. Never sit still.
wow, that was touching. Thnx for sharing it.
http://spaincub.wordpress.com
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