Aviation Legend Bob Hoover Dies at 94

[LSaupe]

Some great vids at this news feed.

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/201...ts-dead-at-94/

[SSFoxBuilder]

"Pilot's pilot."

I met Mr. Hoover at the Reno Air Races in the 90's and was also fortunate enough to watch him perform in the Shrike Commander. He was a true gentleman who was gracious enough to sign my logbook, which at the time contained all of 20 something hours.

"Flying the Feathered Edge" is available to purchase or rent on the iTunes store. I HIGHLY recommend watching this for anybody who has an interest in Bob Hoover and/or aviation in general.

He will be missed.

[FCH]

In the mid 1950's I was a pilot in the Air National Guard. We were flying F-86's. Bob Hoover was a tec rep for North American. He came to Great Falls, Mt to give us a pep talk. After the lecture he went out in the line, got into one of our F-86's and did a slow roll on take off with the gear and flaps down. Really impressed our bunch of kids.
Cliff Higgins
Helena, Mt

[mcomeaux53]

Some great vids at this news feed.

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/201...ts-dead-at-94/

Thanks for the links what memories! To

[Dusty]

There is the saying regarding old and bold pilots,there should be a disclaimer
"Unless you are Bob Hoover,the worlds greatest pilot"