R.I.P. Bob Hoover - One of Aviations Greatest

[TheFlightSimGuy 514]

One of the best aerobatic pilots, a war hero, and a self taught aviation legend has departed. 1922-2016

 

 

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2016/10/bob-hoover-one-of-nations-greatest-pilots-dead-at-94/

[sbclark 55]

Thanks for posting.

 

I've been going to the Reno Air Races for well over 35 years, and I remember watching Bob Hoover fly a variety of aircraft over that time frame

 

He was such a great pilot, and although I never met him, he had the reputation of being a fine Gentleman.

 

"Blue Sky's to Bob!"

 

Bill Clark

[Steve Dra 7,588]

Bob finally gets the wings he doesn't have to strap on.   RIP Mr. Hoover.  We've lost yet another aviation legend this year. 

I always loved his energy management demo where he'd put the Shrike in a dive, shut down the engines, do several aerobatic maneuvers, land, and park the plane exactly where he started the show.  That always amazed me. 

[HighBypass 2,339]

R.I.P. Mr. Hoover. A legend gone. There was a chap who knew what energy management was all about. He'll be teaching the angels a thing or two!

 

 

[ViperPilot 81]

Here's a great Video...

 

 

Alan  :smile:

 

 

[W2DR 1,860]

Indeed, Waltzing Matilda. I was lucky enough to talk with him for a brief moment in 1969 at an airshow in Wheaton, Illinois. I've never seen anything that even comes close to what he could do with the Shrike. The ultimate pilot. RIP Bob.

 

Doug

[gregmorin 199]

A true legend has"slipped the surly bonds of earth" Rest in Peace Bob.

 

Greg

[jcomm 5,919]

R.I.P.

[OneWhoKnocks53 51]

I will never forget the video of Bob pouring a glass of Iced Tea while inverted in a 1G loop.  Best pilot ever.

[TheFlightSimGuy 514]

If this doesnt make your jaw drop, I dont know what will. 

 

[kiwiflyer45 123]

Probably the most brilliant "stick and rudder" pilot of all time and as previously stated, by all accounts a truly wonderful human being. A quiet legend. Blue skies Bob. Thank you for defending our freedoms, pushing the envelope of flight and above all, providing us with a wonderful role model...

[hjsmuc 393]

Another legend from a time long gone by. RIP.

[OneWhoKnocks53 51]

wonderful role model.

 

Perhaps "Roll" model! That engine out routine is still incredible to watch, there was nothing like that.