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ahh that didn't work so well
 
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Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
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03-09-2009, 07:53 PM
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ahh that didn't work so well
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
God Speed my friend!
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03-09-2009, 08:01 PM
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Fly it like you hate it!
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Wow, that is sad news. God speed!
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03-09-2009, 08:09 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Paul was somewhat of a local, I have spoken with him many times,,,,at many local events,,,
Godspeed my friend. |
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03-09-2009, 08:18 PM
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Building as fast as I can
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
John Nelon called me about Two hours ago but couldn't find any info on it. he's been on the local TV station promoting his new plane and trying to make a living on it at air shows. He will surely be missed. Here's a picture of him with his MX2. Rob
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03-09-2009, 08:25 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
WOW this is very sad to hear. He is a member here on Giants.
http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/m.../acropaul.html Very sad, My heart goes out to his family and friends Last edited by gotsky; 03-09-2009 at 08:36 PM. |
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03-09-2009, 08:50 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Paul practiced with Skip and Bill on occasion.
Godspeed Paul..... |
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03-10-2009, 07:41 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
What a sad loss. I met Paul at the 2008 Santa Rosa airshow and spent more time with him at the Travis airshow. He had a great personality and was a great performer. Watching him sign autographs at the crowd line was as entertaining as his airshow routine. Our prayers go out to the families and friends that surrounded Paul.
Most of us have seen Paul in person or a video of him flying by now, but for those that didn't, here's a video I shot of Paul's flight from Sunday at Travis. http://www.kbvp.com/extreme-videos/p...-air-expo-2008 
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03-10-2009, 08:08 PM
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Thanks for the Support!
 
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Very sad indeed.
But as they say, at least he went doing what he loved. Very sad.
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03-10-2009, 09:41 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Very sad. My prayers to his family.
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03-10-2009, 09:59 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
that is terrible news! he was a blast to watch fly. sun and fun will miss him... so will oskosh!
this is something that i really don't know what to say to.
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03-10-2009, 10:25 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
I was talking to him for a while at Sun N Fun last year. Awesome person, awesome pilot. My prayers are with him and his family.
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03-10-2009, 11:59 PM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
Anyone know what happened.
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03-11-2009, 12:19 AM
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I'm a Raccoon...
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
From the pictures it looks like he spun it in.
What's sad as well, is that apparently the passenger he had with him was a high school kid. Paul seemed to be a genuinely good guy and it's very sad that he's gone now. My prayers are with him and his family. |
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03-11-2009, 12:37 AM
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Re: Aerobatic Pilot Paul Lopez died today in his MX2.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publics...icle982902.ece
here is a better story on the crash http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/new..._victim_031009 High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. John Gillespie Magee my thoughts and prayers are with families and all their friends that mourn from this loss
Josh Last edited by Josh Price; 03-11-2009 at 12:56 AM. |
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