Aviation Legend Bob Hoover Dies at 94

[jrevens]

He was a true gentleman. It was a gift and a privilege to watch him fly... I feel very lucky. Yes, Godspeed Bob.

[efwd]

I'll never forget how he landed his Commander, before it stopped rolling, he jumped out, ran ahead, stopped and turned around as the aircraft rolled up and stopped just before running into him. Wow! He was awesome.

[Esser]

Bob Hoover was one of my childhood hero's I would read about in Yeager, and to Fly and Fight etc. Those books ignited my passion for aviation and it was an honour to hear him talk and meet him later in life. I know that in 50 years people will be in awe that I actually met Bob Hoover. I liken it to someone saying they met Charles Lindebergh. He was a legend of our time.

[mcomeaux53]

I met Mr. Hoover at the Reno Air Races in late 90's. Happened to catch him early in the morning in the pits sitting next to his motorhome. He was promoting his book Forever Flying. Sat down with him and had a great conversation with him and of course walked away with a autographed copy of his book. Interesting life he had for sure...I felt very fortunate....

[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"