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RIP Bob Hoover

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26 October 2016, 08:08
ftg767
RIP Bob Hoover
We lost Bob Hoover today. Lots of stories on Face
Book under his name. Met him at an airshow in Atlanta in 1977/ Got his picture holding our 1 yr old daughter. Sad day in aviation.
RIP sir.
26 October 2016, 09:08
Bobster
I saw him I believe at a Ft. Bragg (Fayetteville) air show many years ago in the Shrike Commander. I was amazed at his precise piloting and it inspired me to get my private ticket.
27 October 2016, 08:55
MJines
Many of us recall his Commander air show demonstrations. Amazing pilot and showman. Wishing him blue skies forever.


Mike
28 October 2016, 10:16
470EDDY
Here is a great post from EAA-
http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-...8xa1NTM1pJWEU9In0%3D

I just received this from EAA... a sad day for all pilots..... the Greatest Pilot in recent decades/century has joined the Angels...last week!! GREAT tribute to Bob Hoover....pictures, videos, etc.....

The personally autographed poster, I received last year, on release of his video "Flying the Feathered Edge" is now an heirloom.....and really a great show!!

What a GENTLEMAN...and what a PILOT.... truly an aviation great!! I am honored/humbled to have shaken his hand several times over the years at various air shows....and truly admired his flying MANY, MANY times!!......Mustang, SHRIKE Commander, Sabreliner, F-86.....never saw his F-100 show!!....I guess he burned the asphalt with the afterburner on those demonstrations ....of that Widow Maker!!

Cheers,


470EDDY
29 October 2016, 05:27
Rusty
Bob Hoover final 4 point roll in Sabreliner


Rusty
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30 October 2016, 23:19
Clan_Colla
Great man.

Met him through Duane and Judy Cole, always had time for a young pilot.
07 November 2016, 02:33
Bill/Oregon
Saw his Commander routine at the airshows in Medford, OR. A great American and a wonderful pilot.


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24 November 2016, 14:33
470EDDY
Here is the YouTube link to Bob Hoover Celebration of Life-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxH6Q5HR4Qc

What a GREAT TRIBUTE!!

Cheers,


470EDDY