Twin Engine down at KCGZ

Damn RIP :( One article says they were doing touch and goes. Not everyday you see a twin engine turboprop doing touch and goes.
 
Just read the story, and another where the pilots were identified. I was saddened to learn I knew one of them from my time as an instructor in Tucson. RIP to Steve and and the other pilot onboard. Steve was a very nice guy and extremely knowledgeable - and he gave me my first photo job when I was starting an aerial & aviation photography business. Starting to know too many pilots with their wings forever folded... :(
 
AirmetTango said:
Just read the story, and another where the pilots were identified. I was saddened to learn I knew one of them from my time as an instructor in Tucson. RIP to Steve and and the other pilot onboard. Steve was a very nice guy and extremely knowledgeable - and he gave me my first photo job when I was starting an aerial & aviation photography business. Starting to know too many pilots with their wings forever folded... :(
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I don't know how long you have been around aviation, but get used to it. I have spent way to short a time with way to many people because of aviation. It's not a dangerous business, but when things go wrong it's usually very bad.
 
mshunter said:
I don't know how long you have been around aviation, but get used to it.
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I was going to say the same thing, I've been a pilot since 1972 and after awhile you just ignore it. This one is really nothing compared to some I see.
 
One more thing. Os there anyway that we can make a subforum for stuff like this? With it being in "General," not only is it in the public eye for everyone to see usndiscussing it(which could potentially make us look bad), but their are wives, girlfriends, boyfriends and husbands that could stumble across this stuff and bring back a flood of emotions that I don't want my piers here to be responsible for.

I just think it would be more respectful to those involved in things like this to not have to see it posted in an area that is viewable to the public.

And can someone quote this for me and tag a few mods. I can't from my phone.
 
AirmetTango said:
Just read the story, and another where the pilots were identified. I was saddened to learn I knew one of them from my time as an instructor in Tucson. RIP to Steve and and the other pilot onboard. Steve was a very nice guy and extremely knowledgeable - and he gave me my first photo job when I was starting an aerial & aviation photography business. Starting to know too many pilots with their wings forever folded... :(
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I'm really sorry for your loss. That's terrible. And prayers for their families. I was flying in phx that day and was sad to hear about this.

And FWIW, it doesn't matter how long you're in aviation, losing someone (in this business or in life in general) is never made easier by having previous loss. Each life and friendship is individually precious and it's importance not lessened because we are in aviation.
 
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