Sad news today, Geg Biffle, also referred to as the Biff and his family tragically in an air plane crash. So sad to hear. He was such a respected and loved driver by fans, other drivers, team owners and the reporters
They will be missed!!

 

Yes, terrible.

Social media has been trying to get me to look at the footage but I pass on it. RIP

 

I’m reading between the lines that they died as you did not actually say that. If so, condolences to the family and friends.

 

Biff, an avid pilot, also flew rescue missions following hurricane Helene. An incredible man that will be surely missed. He joins other NASCAR stars that have lost lives in air-related accidents (Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison are two that come to mind).

 

He experienced one of the worst-case scenarios for a pilot. For me, take off is the most dangerous time, especially after there is no time left to set it back down on the runway. I had a few experiences myself, but I survived and kissed the tarmac after leaving the aircraft.

Add Curtis Turner to the list...

 

I've flown in/out of Concord, NC airport (JQF) several times when I resided in Salisbury, NC. Statesville, NC regional (SVH) is a stone's throw from Concord regional. Greg wasn't type rated for the aircraft but two other type rated pilots were on board. Who was in which seat has yet to be determined. Sad news for everyone. RIP

 

I have been PIC for flights landing in Statesville. It is right off the interstate. You have 7000 feet of runway plus the overruns. That is a lot.

ATL has maybe 9K -12K feet for its array of parallel runways. Depending on the aircraft weight and weather conditions, fixed wing aircraft will have the manufacturer published performance tables for the runway available. For jets there may also be insurance carrier limitations for the runway length and width.

For some airports you, must have a special certification for that particular airport which requires a check ride there. St Barts comes to mind. If you have ever been there, you know why. In Tanzania, anything goes. Alaska is pretty wild too.