JWilsonphoto wrote:
Just got a call a few minutes ago regarding: Rob, what a shame. We are constantly reminded that this is a dangerous business, some get to push the envelope longe than others, but sooner or later......................
Inside info is that he was slipping to a landing and the aircraft stalled at low level. Sad end to a stellar career.
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Douglas L wrote:
This is the legend from April 2024...
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Ttown Aubie wrote:
So sad to hear about Rob. It is a very dangerous business.
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JWilsonphoto wrote:
We all like to forget that, and things roll smoothly on, until a reminder pops up. For the people that fly on the ragged edge, Rob, Kirby, Kevin, all the skill in the world doesn't change the odds. This one, if the account is correct, is really tragic. Like my Buddy Charlie Hilliard, every accolade and title and his life ends on a roll out. Be careful out there boys and girls.
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Ray Swindle wrote:
I have a heavy heart tonight Jim.
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JWilsonphoto wrote:
Sorry Ray, sad for sure.
I saw this quote posted at a hanger at JB Andrews:
"A little of all of us goes with every pilot we loose.....it is a tragedy not stupidity"
He is at peace to fly the skies with a smile....He passed doing something he loved...
RIP!
Dan
JWilsonphoto wrote:
Running out of superlatives Douglas!
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Ttown Aubie wrote:
Douglas, I do not know what to say other than you have a very special talent. Keep shooting these wonderful images!
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Danpbphoto wrote:
I am out of adjectives, adverbs, verbs and pronouns for your work Douglas. So when I say wonderful, beautiful, fantastic...those few words encompass all that I consider to give accolades to you. Your photography is top shelf!
To everyone else here on MA2A...this goes for all of you also!!! A fine "family" of photographers you be!!
Dan
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cs3is wrote:
Beautiful Captures Doug
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gerov wrote:
Outstanding set, Douglas. Congrats on the A1II - you're really making that 400-800 sing!!
Thank you all gentlemen! The show will go on at Langley this weekend, obviously without Rob Holland. I will be there on Sunday. It got to be tough on other performers, no matter how good you are, things can happen.
A few Top Gun style aerial flights from yesterday afternoon, some of them were over 100 yards away.
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens696mmf/8.01/3200s320 ISO-1.0 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens800mmf/8.01/3200s1250 ISO-0.7 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens400mmf/6.31/3200s200 ISO-1.0 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens800mmf/8.01/3200s500 ISO-1.0 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens800mmf/8.01/3200s800 ISO-1.0 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens800mmf/8.01/3200s800 ISO-1.0 EV
ILCE-1M2FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS lens800mmf/8.01/3200s800 ISO-1.0 EV
Chandler found it on YouTube before I even mentioned it to him. Last night they all got together and watched it, kind of warmed my heart.
Jim,
I just finished watching the video and very much appreciated your graciousness and humility in the way you addressed a number of questions, particularly in regards to what it takes to go up and do air to air.
Video was great Jim! Your family will cherish that for years to come! Thanks for being so kind to all of us here on the thread. It all starts with you because you created this thread.
What a fantastic video. I already know from this thread what an amazing guy you are, but this video makes that even more clear. Thanks for sharing your life, career and loves.
have made a note to myself to watch this, this coming week....