FT,
death is not a pretty sight,
being close to death is a reality check
Why were you there, because Reno is the epitome of high speed adrenelin rushing low level flying
As soon as you can, get in a plane and fly, experience the wonder of flight and ask yourself why those guys were there
because they loved to fly
Everything we do in life is risky
Sometimes the odds are stacked against us
But do we stop going to work each day because the stats say that we are more likely to die in a car crash on the way to work
Learn from this experience and cherish every moment you have on this earth
Take the risks, but manage the risk and enjoy the flying
I believe you will become a better pilot because of this
Cheers
Bryon