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Ryguy · 04-21-2006, 05:53 PM

Bill Hempel is my favorite pilot right now, just for his daring to try such huge planes.

I'd like to mention Josh Glavin. He's not the "best" pilot out there, but he is a really nice guy. He took the time at MIFF in KC to mess with my Dad's GWS Beaver and get it flying right for the first time. He is solely responsible for getting my Dad back into RC, for which I thank him.

Kevin Y · 04-21-2006, 06:08 PM

Jason Shulman is by far my favorite but with an honorable mention to Jesky and Leseberg because I think they are the best of my generation.

crazyextra · 04-21-2006, 06:12 PM

I'd have to say Leseberg is a pretty good frickin' pilot, and since I'm from Canada, Ivan Kristensen (hope I spelled that right) is blessed with good thumbs as well!

yooki · 04-21-2006, 06:36 PM

For the current time period I think it's QQ hands down. Successful in Pattern/IMAC/3D and flies like no one else. He'll be 1 or 2 at the next worlds.

I'm too young to judge any other generation, but I think I'd give it to Hanno Pretner in any case. He is a legend.

Toro · 04-21-2006, 06:44 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rockoflyer
	Does anyone remeber Hano Pretner.Chip Is my personal favorite.But I saw Hano fly in a dirt field here in socal when I was 16 and I still to this day have never seen a more perfect rolling circle and that was with a old patten plane and when his illness was getting bad and he was in a wheel chair.He started with 10 rolls in the circle and finished with ONE.I have never seen it done that well.

ROCK,

You stole my thunder... brought that out from yesteryear... Saw it, loved it, tried to emulate it, never

solitare · 04-21-2006, 06:45 PM

DOES BIFF KNOW HOW TO FLY ?

Rockoflyer · 04-21-2006, 07:09 PM

I had to Toro no one had even brought his name in.And if you have see Hano fly you will agree.And did you all know that Hanno is the only man to win the TOC 4 times and think about this he flew in the TOC 4 times.No one has ever done that .

GremlinX · 04-21-2006, 07:14 PM

I have to say.....
Pioneer-QQ
Perfection of what QQ pioneered- Hyde
F3A-By far Leroux.... My thoughts...

Biff · 04-21-2006, 07:33 PM

Thanks for your support boys!!! I'm STOKED to see the names you guys are listing. You guys never fail to restore my faith in humanity! What I like most is naming a guy then giving reasons to support your thought. Aviation savvy??? HELL YEAH!!

3DGE 540 · 04-21-2006, 07:37 PM

I have to agree with GremlinX but I think Leseberg is probably one of the best rite now

sweetpea · 04-21-2006, 07:39 PM

Biff! He is even sponsored by Dalton Aviation!

Biff · 04-21-2006, 07:40 PM

Have you guys ever saw a video (probably super 8!) of Hanno Prettner fly? He was the first to do a rolling circle! At that time the TOC was being flown with pattern planes! Hanno was one of the first to really understand what a rudder was for. I'm not casting my vote for him,,just throwing out a bit of history!

snap a saurus · 04-21-2006, 07:40 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by solitare
	DOES BIFF KNOW HOW TO FLY ?

How about Max?
Actuall I would say
QQ
Leesberg
Glezellis
And the list goes on..

Biff · 04-21-2006, 07:41 PM

I feel that I need to pull my name from the hat. I can honestly say those "other" pilots are truly not even in the same ball park as me. My skills can never ever be compared to the other guys and NOBODY can argue that!!!

Mithrandir · 04-21-2006, 07:56 PM

--------Daryl Perkins-------

5 time WORLD CHAMPION F3B Glider Pilot...
Multi Visalia Fall Soaring Festival Winner!!!!
Multi World Record holder FAI Speed (Sailplanes)

04-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#16
Ryguy THUNK..i meant to do that Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derby, Ks Age: 21 Posts: 290	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? Bill Hempel is my favorite pilot right now, just for his daring to try such huge planes. I'd like to mention Josh Glavin. He's not the "best" pilot out there, but he is a really nice guy. He took the time at MIFF in KC to mess with my Dad's GWS Beaver and get it flying right for the first time. He is solely responsible for getting my Dad back into RC, for which I thank him.

04-21-2006, 06:08 PM	#17
Kevin Y JTEC RADIOWAVE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mooresville, NC Age: 28 Posts: 1,020 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? Jason Shulman is by far my favorite but with an honorable mention to Jesky and Leseberg because I think they are the best of my generation. __________________ *Team Futaba* *www.jtecrc.com* *www.desertaircraft.com* *www.shulmanaviation.com* *www.composite-creations.com*

04-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#18
crazyextra they call me....the gas man Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 390	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? I'd have to say Leseberg is a pretty good frickin' pilot, and since I'm from Canada, Ivan Kristensen (hope I spelled that right) is blessed with good thumbs as well! __________________ Its better to be on the ground wishing you were flying, then flying wishing you were on the ground!!

04-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#19
yooki Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 22 Posts: 181	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? For the current time period I think it's QQ hands down. Successful in Pattern/IMAC/3D and flies like no one else. He'll be 1 or 2 at the next worlds. I'm too young to judge any other generation, but I think I'd give it to Hanno Pretner in any case. He is a legend. __________________ Brett Wickizer Team Futaba YS Performance Central Hobbies Morgan Fuel Eat.Fly.Sleep.

04-21-2006, 06:45 PM	#21
solitare Is this going to hurt? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Clair Shores Age: 62 Posts: 67	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? DOES BIFF KNOW HOW TO FLY ?

04-21-2006, 07:09 PM	#22
Rockoflyer Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: APPLE VALLEY CA Age: 36 Posts: 70	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? I had to Toro no one had even brought his name in.And if you have see Hano fly you will agree.And did you all know that Hanno is the only man to win the TOC 4 times and think about this he flew in the TOC 4 times.No one has ever done that . Last edited by Rockoflyer; 04-21-2006 at 07:19 PM.

04-21-2006, 07:14 PM	#23
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? I have to say..... Pioneer-QQ Perfection of what QQ pioneered- Hyde F3A-By far Leroux.... My thoughts... __________________ "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!!

04-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#24
Biff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 51 Posts: 3,218	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? Thanks for your support boys!!! I'm STOKED to see the names you guys are listing. You guys never fail to restore my faith in humanity! What I like most is naming a guy then giving reasons to support your thought. Aviation savvy??? HELL YEAH!!

04-21-2006, 07:37 PM	#25
3DGE 540 Huck It Low Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? I have to agree with GremlinX but I think Leseberg is probably one of the best rite now __________________ Theres Only 1 Way To See If Your Plane Is Strong... BLENDER!!!

04-21-2006, 07:39 PM	#26
sweetpea If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Just Moved.......Hampton VA Age: 37 Posts: 9,269 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? Biff! He is even sponsored by Dalton Aviation! __________________ Offical Member of Team Caribou Lou "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the U.S. ARMED FORCES don't have that problem." ...Ronald Reagan

04-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#27
Biff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 51 Posts: 3,218	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? Have you guys ever saw a video (probably super 8!) of Hanno Prettner fly? He was the first to do a rolling circle! At that time the TOC was being flown with pattern planes! Hanno was one of the first to really understand what a rudder was for. I'm not casting my vote for him,,just throwing out a bit of history! Last edited by Biff; 04-22-2006 at 12:19 AM.

04-21-2006, 07:41 PM	#29
Biff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 51 Posts: 3,218	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? I feel that I need to pull my name from the hat. I can honestly say those "other" pilots are truly not even in the same ball park as me. My skills can never ever be compared to the other guys and NOBODY can argue that!!!

04-21-2006, 07:56 PM	#30
Mithrandir Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: High Desert California, USA Age: 50 Posts: 5,691	Re: Best RC pilot of all time?? --------Daryl Perkins------- 5 time WORLD CHAMPION F3B Glider Pilot... Multi Visalia Fall Soaring Festival Winner!!!! Multi World Record holder FAI Speed (Sailplanes)

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