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Title: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 05, 2019, 07:28:49 PM: Ed, always a great adventurer is off on his next one. :sad:
Here, he is ready for me to "Prop" Footloose, a Pitts Special we built many years ago.
(https://static.imgzeit.com/reduced/5d30a55e28ac8220/039.JPG)
If you would, face the West, raise a glass, and wish Ed a good trip..
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Tusayan on September 05, 2019, 07:37:04 PM: Having read about Ed from time to time here and understanding through that your friendship, I’m sorry to hear of his having gone west. I will raise my glass to him.

Those are BTW some nicely fitted gear leg fairings on the Pitts.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: john fish on September 05, 2019, 07:49:19 PM: Man, I'm sorry to hear that.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: oldbike54 on September 05, 2019, 07:50:06 PM: Because of our conversations , kinda feel like I knew the guy . Have a safe journey Ed .

Dusty
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: LowRyter on September 05, 2019, 07:51:27 PM: salute
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Zoom Zoom on September 05, 2019, 08:10:40 PM: Quote from: oldbike54 on September 05, 2019, 07:50:06 PM
Because of our conversations , kinda feel like I knew the guy . Have a safe journey Ed .

Dusty

Same here. Blue skies and fair winds Ed.

ZZ
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Gliderjohn on September 05, 2019, 08:12:06 PM: Another not so good of thing about getting old. Sounds like Ed lived a full life however. Can't ask for much more than that. :thumb:
GliderJohn
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: RinkRat II on September 05, 2019, 08:55:10 PM: Quote
If you would, face the West, raise a glass, and wish Ed a good trip..
Consider it done Chuck. Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your friend :sad:

Paul B :boozing:(looking west)
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: John A on September 05, 2019, 08:59:01 PM: Thanks Chuck, I wish Ed good luck in this next adventure
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: pete roper on September 05, 2019, 09:20:07 PM: The Top Pub in Bungendore is reopening this afternoon after the eviction of the Wicked Witch of the North. I think it only fitting I should raise my first glass in the establishment in six months in honour of your Mate.

Salut!
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: kidsmoke on September 05, 2019, 09:36:49 PM: Geez Chuck. Friend and neighbor. I am sorry to hear this. Cheers to Ed. Godspeed.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 06, 2019, 07:02:15 AM: Quote from: gliderjohn on September 05, 2019, 08:12:06 PM
Another not so good of thing about getting old. Sounds like Ed lived a full life however. Can't ask for much more than that. :thumb:
GliderJohn

True. When you have to go, he did it well. Flew his Bellanca Viking to Triple Tree in the Carolinas to an airplane "rally." Was at a banquet with old friends from all over the country and had a massive heart attack. Probably never knew what hit him.
Back in the day, he test flew Mouser, then taught me to fly this fairly demanding little airplane.
(https://static.imgzeit.com/reduced/292851f553de8000/mouser.jpg)
So.. I took her out and ~~buzzed the crap out of~~ made a low approach or two over the old farm house just in case he was there, bourbon in hand before continuing the trip.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Stormtruck2 on September 06, 2019, 08:53:57 AM: He touched the hearts of many, and now he is touching the face of God. CAVU brother.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Rick in WNY on September 06, 2019, 01:25:32 PM: He sounds like someone I would have enjoyed meeting...

Blue skies and fair winds, Ed!
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: drdwb on September 06, 2019, 01:54:20 PM: Ed’s Bellanca was made right here in Alexandria Mn, 10 minutes south west from my home , 2 minutes due west from office. I will have a fire and raise a glass in his honor tonight. Unsung hero’s are worthy of no less, and most want no more. Sorry your friend will not physically be with you to comfort you.
Dave
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: injundave on September 06, 2019, 04:15:55 PM: It's always hard to lose a good friend. Sorry for your loss Chuck. A glass will be raised at the next opportunity.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: Shorty on September 06, 2019, 04:35:32 PM: Condolenses, Chuck.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: LowRyter on September 06, 2019, 08:06:19 PM: I had to look up the Bellanca Viking and the three tail predecessor. Pretty neat plane.

Chuck, you're a good guy and always expand what we know about the world. :thumb:
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: JJ on September 08, 2019, 07:44:18 AM: Sorry for your loss, Chuck...R.I.P. Ed and Godspeed...
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Post by: BillinPA on September 08, 2019, 09:30:56 AM: Godspeed Ed. Condolences Chuck
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Post by: twodogs on September 08, 2019, 10:23:27 AM: RIP Ed, sorry for your loss Chuck.
Title: Re: Ed the Rocket Scientist RIP (NGC)
Post by: BrotherJim on September 10, 2019, 12:49:04 PM: The skies forever... Greatest sympathy for the loss of your friend and neighbor, Chuck.