Joe Pike a Friend, Talented Pilot and Mechanic
I had the privilege of working with Joe at Heavy Lift Helicopters a few years back. The Piasecki HUP-1 was Joe’s personal pride and joy. He proudly built it up from a scrap heap to a flying machine. I believe that it had graced the cover of Rotor & Wing magazine flying in formation with an H-46 and another vintage Piasecki. Joe was a talented professional pilot and mechanic. I for one will miss Joe and his ever lasting “Great Big Toothy Grin”