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snaffle Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: "Alexander Krotov - How's he doing?" 01-25-04, 21:08z  Any info on the Russian aerobatic pilot who was recently injured while practicing for an airshow in Japan? Steve Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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snaffle Certificates/Ratings/Crew Stations: 1. "RE: Alexander Krotov - How's he doing?" 02-02-04, 23:33z  Message: Many of you may have seen the video footage on the news of the Russian pilot who crashed at the Tokyo Air Games recently. The pilot, Alexander Krotov, was badly injured and will have to remain in the Tokyo hospital for at least another month. Lena Melnikova, the Russian interpreter who accompanied their team to the World Championships in Florida earlier this year, wrote the following describing Alexander’s situation: Hi Charlie, The guys came back from Japan only late last night. I spoke to Viktor but only briefly. It is said that Alexander's life is not in danger, but he's badly hurt, so he won't be transpotable at least for a month. His wife flew there yesterday to be with him. I can't imagine them both staying there - in a foreign country, no support from friends, no knowledge of language... It also seems like they gonna have some financial problems since they all were not properly insured. Everything that happened is terrible. It's a blessing he is alive. That's all I know for now. If I manage to drag something else out of Vik or Svetlana I'll let you know. All my best to you and your wife. Lena Any of you who have met Alexander at the worlds, nationals or other contests he has flown here know what a great guy he is, as all of the Russians seem to be. He’s in a jam now, as the Russian pilots are not paid very much, have little or no insurance, and don’t make anything if they can’t fly. I’m trying to raise some cash to send over to them to help through a very difficult time, and I’m writing to you to ask for your help. Any amount will be appreciated and will provide more help than most of us understand. Charlie Wolf started this with a contribution of $1000.00 I’m going to put in $500.00. I hope you’ll decide to help as you can. Please, take out that checkbook and write a check for an amount you’re comfortable with to: Alexander Krotov Assistance Account % Hubie Tolson 304 Johnson Street New Bern, NC 28560 If you send a check, please let me know with a response to this message, so I can be sure I get it before I send the funds overseas. I’d like to send this to him next week. I will forward the funds to Lena to ensure all goes to Alex’s benefit. Thanks, Hubie Tolson Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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