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August 31st 12, 07:07 AM
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While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one.
Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall: John Denver Christopher Reeve (Superman) Sully (Hudson landing pilot) Others? Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-) 
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August 31st 12, 07:20 AM
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Ramy wrote: While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one. Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall: John Denver Christopher Reeve (Superman) Sully (Hudson landing pilot) Others? Bob Pearson (Gimli Glider) John, not famous -- John Clear - http://www.clear-prop.org/
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August 31st 12, 01:27 PM
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Cliff Robertson
Walt (Legendary Citrus County Fair, Pie Eating Champion)
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August 31st 12, 02:45 PM
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Steve McQueen.
And one who is likely to be infamous when AF447 legal cases go to court – Bonin, the FO who allegedly held the airliner into a stall all the way from FL375 to hitting the sea, 228 souls all lost. Chris N
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August 31st 12, 07:34 PM
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On Friday, August 31, 2012 6:45:05 AM UTC-7, Chris Nicholas wrote:
Steve McQueen. And one who is likely to be infamous when AF447 legal cases go to court – Bonin, the FO who allegedly held the airliner into a stall all the way from FL375 to hitting the sea, 228 souls all lost. Chris N Steve McQueen is shown flying a glider in the original Thomas Crown movie, didnt realize he may have actually flying it himself. I didnt see any reference before to 447 FO Bonin as a glider pilot. This is very disappointing. You would expect a glider pilot to be even more aware of how not to stall a plane... Ramy
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August 31st 12, 08:09 PM
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"Steve McQueen is shown flying a glider in the original Thomas Crown movie, didnt realize he may have actually flying it himself."
He wasn't. On Friday, August 31, 2012 12:34:00 PM UTC-6, Ramy wrote: On Friday, August 31, 2012 6:45:05 AM UTC-7, Chris Nicholas wrote: Steve McQueen. And one who is likely to be infamous when AF447 legal cases go to court – Bonin, the FO who allegedly held the airliner into a stall all the way from FL375 to hitting the sea, 228 souls all lost. Chris N Steve McQueen is shown flying a glider in the original Thomas Crown movie, didnt realize he may have actually flying it himself. I didnt see any reference before to 447 FO Bonin as a glider pilot. This is very disappointing. You would expect a glider pilot to be even more aware of how not to stall a plane... Ramy
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August 31st 12, 10:58 PM
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On Friday, August 31, 2012 2:34:00 PM UTC-4, Ramy wrote:
Steve McQueen is shown flying a glider in the original Thomas Crown movie, didnt realize he may have actually flying it himself. IIRC that was Roy McMaster flying.
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#8
August 31st 12, 09:30 AM
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Famous people in soaring
Steve Morse from Deep Purple. He owns Pik-20e and has a private
airstrip in his house. On 31 elo, 09:07, Ramy wrote: While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one. Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall: John Denver Christopher Reeve (Superman) Sully (Hudson landing pilot) Others? Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-)
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#9
August 31st 12, 10:49 AM
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It's Flying Dutchman Ranch airport Steve owns in Ocala Florida.
On 31 elo, 11:30, ppp1 wrote: Steve Morse from Deep Purple. He owns Pik-20e and has a private airstrip in his house. On 31 elo, 09:07, Ramy wrote: While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one. Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall: John Denver Christopher Reeve (Superman) Sully (Hudson landing pilot) Others? Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-)
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August 31st 12, 10:54 AM
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I think he is cousin of King of Spain, Alvaro De Orleans-Bourbon flies
with his new ASH-31. Seen in many contest around the world. On 31 elo, 11:30, ppp1 wrote: Steve Morse from Deep Purple. He owns Pik-20e and has a private airstrip in his house. On 31 elo, 09:07, Ramy wrote: While Neil Armstrong was one of the most famous glider pilots, he wasn't the only one. Other famous people who where also glider pilots which I recall: John Denver Christopher Reeve (Superman) Sully (Hudson landing pilot) Others? Ramy (just signing my name, not claiming to be famous ;-)
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