Loss of a A True Flying Giant

Judge · 04-24-2006, 12:30 PM

I just read that Phil Kraft passed away April 9, 2006. Many of you may not even know who he was, but he truly was one of the GIANTS of our RC world. A superb aerobatic pilot, RC innovator, and one of the true gentlemen of our hobby. The world is a lesser place for his passing.

Read more here:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/pkraft.asp

**Boulder** · 04-24-2006, 12:37 PM

Some of us do remember Kraft radios, yes, this is a serious loss to the modeling community.

Thank you, Judge, for bringing this to our attention.

wizard · 04-24-2006, 01:20 PM

Mr. Kraft was a true Giant. The advances he made in the hobby were great. I don't think that we would be where we are today, without his contributions.

loan4utoo · 04-24-2006, 01:47 PM

God Speed Mr. Kraft. His contributions to our hobby will not be forgotten. He was a GIANT in the truest sense.

Biff · 04-24-2006, 03:23 PM

The Kraft Super7 was the standard for years. Phil will be sorely missed. Pioneer,innovator,visionary,awesome stick and all around gentleman. Fair skies Phil.

Mithrandir · 04-24-2006, 03:26 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Biff
	The Kraft Super7 was the standard for years. Phil will be sorely missed. Pioneer,innovator,visionary,awesome stick and all around gentleman. Fair skies Phil.

KRAFT Gold Medal Series with KPS9 Servos... remember...a wheel AND a Rack!?!?!?

Oh yeah... the KRAFT .61 engine... for those of us who couldn't afford a Rossi!!

Vortex · 04-24-2006, 05:12 PM

he invented the tech we you today
a true giant

knighttwister · 04-24-2006, 05:13 PM

fly on the wings of the angels MR.KRAFT

GremlinX · 04-24-2006, 05:35 PM

Blue skies and god speed.. A said bit of news...

DC Gayhart · 04-24-2006, 11:36 PM

We take many of Phil’s innovations for granted today. He was a true pioneer in our hobby. I’m proud to have known him. God speed my friend.

Rolling Thunder · 04-25-2006, 01:35 AM

Godfrey, McCoy, and Kraft. That is 3 gaints to loose in less then a year. All my Dad used was Kraft.

jtec/radiowave · 04-25-2006, 10:25 AM

first Kraft radio for us was 1966 4 channel gold medal. Served us well for many a good flying season 2nd Kraft radio PCS it was a Kraft in bown clothing.

Thanks for all you've done for our Hobby you set the standard Thanks for all the memories

04-24-2006, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Judge That's a Zero!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOCAL, CA Age: 53 Posts: 1,007	Loss of a A True Flying Giant I just read that Phil Kraft passed away April 9, 2006. Many of you may not even know who he was, but he truly was one of the GIANTS of our RC world. A superb aerobatic pilot, RC innovator, and one of the true gentlemen of our hobby. The world is a lesser place for his passing. Read more here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/pkraft.asp

04-24-2006, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Universal City, TX Age: 49 Posts: 10,136 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant Some of us do remember Kraft radios, yes, this is a serious loss to the modeling community. Thank you, Judge, for bringing this to our attention. __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com *Team Black Magic* http://www.customairframes.com *Team DragonFire* http://www.dragonfirecustoms.com

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wizard It will fly!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington, Indiana Age: 44 Posts: 7,752 Blog Entries: 12 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant Mr. Kraft was a true Giant. The advances he made in the hobby were great. I don't think that we would be where we are today, without his contributions. __________________ Prevent Darwinism become a paramedic!!! Never try to teach a pig to sing! It wastes your time and it annoys the pig!!! Powered by Jim Beam

04-24-2006, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
loan4utoo Mostly fly 4D...(3D + Dirt) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Belen, NM Posts: 216	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant God Speed Mr. Kraft. His contributions to our hobby will not be forgotten. He was a GIANT in the truest sense.

04-24-2006, 03:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Biff I knocked a horse out once. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 3,163	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant The Kraft Super7 was the standard for years. Phil will be sorely missed. Pioneer,innovator,visionary,awesome stick and all around gentleman. Fair skies Phil.


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04-24-2006, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vortex contents under pressure Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saint Rose Louisiana 20 min west of New Orleans Age: 20 Posts: 311	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant he invented the tech we you today a true giant __________________ Full Time Member Of The EXTREME AEROBATIC CLUB

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GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant Blue skies and god speed.. A said bit of news... __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

04-24-2006, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
DC Gayhart 3D trainee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 134	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant We take many of Phil’s innovations for granted today. He was a true pioneer in our hobby. I’m proud to have known him. God speed my friend.

04-25-2006, 01:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rolling Thunder Tony Quist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Age: 45 Posts: 1,210	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant Godfrey, McCoy, and Kraft. That is 3 gaints to loose in less then a year. All my Dad used was Kraft.

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jtec/radiowave Al Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mooresville, North Carolina Age: 55 Posts: 249	Re: Loss of a A True Flying Giant first Kraft radio for us was 1966 4 channel gold medal. Served us well for many a good flying season 2nd Kraft radio PCS it was a Kraft in bown clothing. Thanks for all you've done for our Hobby you set the standard Thanks for all the memories

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