Tue, Nov 09, 2004
"Father Of Ultralight Aviation" Still Has Long Recovery
Ahead
Our friend, Larry Garner, has
faithfully been keeping tabs on John Moody, often called the
"Father of Ultralight Aviation." Moody was critically injured last month when his
ultralight went down near Augusta (GA). Here's Larry's
most recent correspondence:
I'm happy to announce that John Moody has been released from the
Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. John was scheduled to get
out of the hospital on Sunday but remained here for more care and
more surgeries. Arrangements had been made for a hospital bed to be
delivered to the house loaned by Gary Ward and a wheelchair had
been located for him to use.
John, still unable to walk, at least would be able to get around
on his own - limited but mobile. Doctors at MCG contacted doctors
in Tampa (much closer to John's home), making it possible for them
to take over his care, so John got to go home for real. Augusta
Aviation flew John and Vickie to Tampa late Sunday with one of
their son's making the return trip to drive their van home. Vickie
called me late Saturday, again expressing her gratitude for all of
the assistance, visitation and well wishes from everyone in the
Augusta area.
John has a long way to go -- at least four more surgery's and
possibly years of therapy, just to walk. That, of course, doesn't
take into account the mounting hospital bills. Yes, John says that
he will fly his powered glider again. He compares it to getting
back on the horse after falling off (that's the spirit, John). We
wish him well and look forward to seeing his show again.
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