BluBear Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Just read that he's been killed in a takeoff accident in a Bearcat. http://www.kwes.com/story/17335559/west-texas-pilot-killed-shortly-after-takeoff If you don't know his name, those of us that have attended warbird airshows over the years both sides of the pond, would probably have seen this guy fly. He would almost always be over to pilot for Flying Legends like many other US warbird pilots drawn to Duxford in July. He'd usually be found flying one of the 'cats, and is probably best associated with the Wildcat. Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 5, 2012 2. Administrators Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Indeed, a fantastic pilot, sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAim Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 It's wonderful to see these planes fly, but it's so dangerous. Rip to one of the few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2. Administrators Jabo Posted April 6, 2012 2. Administrators Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I dunno Chet, I think the type of flying is the dangerous thing, not the type of aircraft. The advantage is you've a nice yellow and black handle in a modern aircraft to pull when it all goes pear-shaped. Accidents involving modern aircraft tend to be much worse for the unfortunates in the way on the ground. Warbirds tend to be flown far more conservatively than say an F-22 with the emphasis on not breakiing the aeroplane - and generally that's been pretty successful. There's always room for something to go wrong though - that's true too. Jabo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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