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Goodie_2_Shoes · 07-12-2009, 09:39 PM

For those that knew Alfred Pye, he recently passed away. I’m not absolutely sure of how it happened at present. Honestly I don’t want to think of how it happened.

Alfred competed in many F3A national and world championships. I remember him building some of the best looking and flying F3A aircraft I have ever seen. I’m sure that those people with one of Alfred’s planes would not disagree.

I didn’t know Alfred particularly well, but as a fellow Coonabarabran boy I always looked up to him. He is my flying icon and whenever I had the opportunity to watch him fly I marvelled in his skills. I had the pleasure of doing a one week work placement when I was in year 10 in Alfred’s hobby shop up in QLD. That was one of the best weeks I had ever had.

My deepest condolences go out to Alfred’s family and I’m terribly sorry for your loss. Alfred may be gone but I’ll never forget him he will always be my flying icon.

askforplanes · 07-12-2009, 09:53 PM

I didn't know him but my condolences to his family and I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

JP

Richo · 07-12-2009, 11:57 PM

Alf was burned severly by accident at his home. Sadly Alf didn't recover from his injuries.
My condolonces to Alf's family

Jeff Boyd 2 · 07-13-2009, 12:31 AM

Terrible news. I met Alf for the first time at the F3A Masters this year in Shepparton. A truly nice guy and admirable flying skills.

Sincere condolences to his family . . such a tragedy.

JB

**rcdart** · 07-13-2009, 02:10 AM

Very sad, thoughts go out to his family.

Mick

mikemaree · 07-13-2009, 02:15 AM

I got to know Alfred when he was a young up and coming Pattern flyer. He was a very well liked young man at the time and i have only great memories of some great comps that he competed in.RIP

TROYS PIT-BITCH · 07-13-2009, 02:18 AM

I knew alf, when I was working in the hobby, in his days at model engines. He was a great bloke, and loved every aspect of our hobby. Condolences go out to his family

neilandtiana · 07-13-2009, 05:14 PM

re alf so sorry to here the bad news alf and bonnieta stayed at my place many times while he practised for comps will be sadly nmissed by a lot of modelers

BreadBowl · 07-13-2009, 06:01 PM

Very sad.

I've never met him, however having a strong interest in F3A, I knew who he was. My condolences go out to his family.

kiwi airborne · 07-13-2009, 06:06 PM

Alfy will be sorely missed by the Kiwis who knew him. He was a great guy and we had many a good time . Condolences to Alfies family

JAS · 07-13-2009, 07:14 PM

Miss ya mate...

GlennO · 07-13-2009, 07:44 PM

Alf, taken too soon. It was a pleasure to know you and fly with you. These memories will be ever lasting.
My condolences go out to his family, Alf you will be missed by all.
GlennO

DBMPXEVO · 07-13-2009, 07:48 PM

The world is now a much sadder place. We will all miss you mate.

WangoTango · 07-13-2009, 09:36 PM

Sounds like Austrailia is missing a true Giant...... Sad to see someone this nice go so soon. Prayers and condolences to his family.
WT & Family

Al Lewis · 07-13-2009, 09:42 PM

Our deepest condolences go out to our friends downunder for their loss and our prayers for Alfred and his family.

07-12-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
Goodie_2_Shoes Super Contributer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Australia, TAS, Launceston Age: 25 Posts: 142	Rest in peace Alfred Pye For those that knew Alfred Pye, he recently passed away. I’m not absolutely sure of how it happened at present. Honestly I don’t want to think of how it happened. Alfred competed in many F3A national and world championships. I remember him building some of the best looking and flying F3A aircraft I have ever seen. I’m sure that those people with one of Alfred’s planes would not disagree. I didn’t know Alfred particularly well, but as a fellow Coonabarabran boy I always looked up to him. He is my flying icon and whenever I had the opportunity to watch him fly I marvelled in his skills. I had the pleasure of doing a one week work placement when I was in year 10 in Alfred’s hobby shop up in QLD. That was one of the best weeks I had ever had. My deepest condolences go out to Alfred’s family and I’m terribly sorry for your loss. Alfred may be gone but I’ll never forget him he will always be my flying icon.

07-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#2
askforplanes 3D Giants Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Age: 17 Posts: 1,066	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye I didn't know him but my condolences to his family and I will keep him and his family in my prayers. JP __________________ http://www.jandjmodelaircraftcompany.com/

07-12-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
Richo "Still living this dream...." Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 53 Posts: 2,508	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Alf was burned severly by accident at his home. Sadly Alf didn't recover from his injuries. My condolonces to Alf's family __________________ *Cheers,* *Richo*

07-13-2009, 12:31 AM	#4
Jeff Boyd 2 Flyin' Around Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murray Bridge, SA Age: 53 Posts: 10	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Terrible news. I met Alf for the first time at the F3A Masters this year in Shepparton. A truly nice guy and admirable flying skills. Sincere condolences to his family . . such a tragedy. JB __________________ http://sapa-f3a.blogspot.com/

07-13-2009, 02:10 AM	#5
rcdart Would be, if I could be Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: QLD Australia Age: 49 Posts: 4,166	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Very sad, thoughts go out to his family. Mick __________________ Confuscious say... man who have model airplanes... needs a wife with job. NOW THAT HE HAS ONE FOR HIMSELF Member of the TAS 2007 ROTW Boat Race Team (The WINNERS) IMAC Sequence Comittee IMAC Rules Comittee ASAA Life member www.scaleaeros.com.au Home of ASAA www.desertaircraft.com.au

07-13-2009, 02:15 AM	#6
mikemaree Flyin Around Auz Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 234	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye I got to know Alfred when he was a young up and coming Pattern flyer. He was a very well liked young man at the time and i have only great memories of some great comps that he competed in.RIP __________________ Extra 260 DA170 UP ND FLYING. SWEET Sbach 342 DA150 UP N FLYINGHAPPY DAYS. FOR SALE Spitfire. DA 85

07-13-2009, 02:18 AM	#7
TROYS PIT-BITCH Damo wishes he was like me Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WAGGA WAGGA Age: 27 Posts: 1,514	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye I knew alf, when I was working in the hobby, in his days at model engines. He was a great bloke, and loved every aspect of our hobby. Condolences go out to his family __________________ COMP-ARF EXTRA 330SC - DA 150 RE3's JR ALL ROUND JR - only way to fly DESERT AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA rcworld.com.au

07-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
neilandtiana Getting Older Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beaudesert, QLD Posts: 87	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye re alf so sorry to here the bad news alf and bonnieta stayed at my place many times while he practised for comps will be sadly nmissed by a lot of modelers

07-13-2009, 06:01 PM	#9
BreadBowl I'm a Raccoon... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign, IL Age: 25 Posts: 1,109	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Very sad. I've never met him, however having a strong interest in F3A, I knew who he was. My condolences go out to his family. __________________ Ryan Smith Product Developer, E-Flite Team Horizon

07-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
kiwi airborne Flyin' Around Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Alfy will be sorely missed by the Kiwis who knew him. He was a great guy and we had many a good time . Condolences to Alfies family

07-13-2009, 07:14 PM	#11
JAS Uncle Jas x 2 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Around the USA Posts: 710	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Miss ya mate... Attached Thumbnails 132.8 KB · Views: 328 145.4 KB · Views: 336 119.5 KB · Views: 323 __________________ Uncle JAS x2 Last edited by JAS; 07-14-2009 at 10:31 AM.

07-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#12
GlennO Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victoria,Aus Posts: 285	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Alf, taken too soon. It was a pleasure to know you and fly with you. These memories will be ever lasting. My condolences go out to his family, Alf you will be missed by all. GlennO

07-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#13
DBMPXEVO Flyin' Around Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye The world is now a much sadder place. We will all miss you mate.

07-13-2009, 09:36 PM	#14
WangoTango Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas U.S.A. Posts: 3,676 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Sounds like Austrailia is missing a true Giant...... Sad to see someone this nice go so soon. Prayers and condolences to his family. WT & Family

07-13-2009, 09:42 PM	#15
Al Lewis Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Port Orchard, WA Age: 61 Posts: 6,864 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Rest in peace Alfred Pye Our deepest condolences go out to our friends downunder for their loss and our prayers for Alfred and his family. __________________ http://www.southeastrcengines.com http://www.vessaero.com Remember every second of every day there are thousands of men and women giving of their lives to keep you safe. Never forget them for they never forget you!!

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