Andy95W Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm not one to normally post something like this, but the pilot was a friend of mine. Not a close friend, but a nice guy who'd give you the shirt off his back. He had probably about 20,000 hours and numerous type ratings, to include C-47/DC-3. Ya'll be careful out there. http://www.clickorlando.com/news/seminole-co-fire-officials-working-plane-down-incident-at-sanford-airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm not one to normally post something like this, but the pilot was a friend of mine. Not a close friend, but a nice guy who'd give you the shirt off his back. He had probably about 20,000 hours and numerous type ratings, to include C-47/DC-3. Ya'll be careful out there.http://www.clickorlando.com/news/seminole-co-fire-officials-working-plane-down-incident-at-sanford-airport Sorry to read this Andy. It always troubles me when I read these and learn the pilot was very experienced. Just makes you want to know why.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sorry to hear about your friend Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyWalt Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 Andy, Tom was a close friend of mine. We flew BE-1900's at the same company back in 1988 and we had maintained a close relationship ever since. You are very right, Tom Camman is a soul who would definitely give you the shirt off of your back, help you with anything you needed, and would never judge you afterward. His wake, services and following hangar party at Orlando Sanford were very well attended. On top of 25000 hours in his log books, this established professional had 8 type ratings, owned two airplanes, knew those airplanes inside and out, and was an Airbus Captain for a large airline. I was going to stay silent on this thread, however as I grieve his passing I feel a responsibility to remind everyone that, what happened to this fine gent, can happen to ANY OF US. We, ABSOLUTELY, must always be diligent in the way we operate our airplanes, cars, boats, or participate in any other risky activity. One of the reasons I am writing this, is that I have a Mooney friend who is not on this forum, who nearly killed us both with his lack of checklist use combined with very poor maintenance management. I won't say anymore on the subject except that he and I are still friends and I have delicately coached him over the years. I ask everyone here to please heed my words, and take extra time to: 1. do proper weather briefings 2. make sure you keep your aircraft in excellent repair - I still can't believe what the MSC found on my first annual when I bought 231LR 3. get yearly recurrent training And most importantly, leave your ego at hangar door when you prepare for a flight. Every singe one of us has people we love and who love us dearly. And we do not want them to mourn our early and needless loss. Fly Safe, Walt 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 Very sorry guys about the loss of your friend. I think I speak for many when we hear of these incidents it's a bit like we all lose a friend a kindred spirit that understands the joy of flight we all share. God speed and prayers to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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