Gliding Accident in NZ

[PPRuNe Pop]

So sorrry. In the process of merging two threads it dispensed with both. Could also have been me but I hope not.

Would the starter of the original thread please do another.

Thanks and again sorry. :O

[Tiger_mate]

Air Cdre Owen Truelove retd

In the autumn of 2004 Owen Truelove flew his Stemme 10V motor glider from the UK to New Zealand. This was the first by a motor glider, and the unique attributes of the Stemme for such a flight will be discussed. The talk will cover how he justified the flight, and undertook the planning and the clearances. The route was subject to change for many reasons. He will highlight the General Aviation aspects of the flight and also the soaring that was disappointing. He experienced highs and lows on the flight and these will be unveiled. This will include fuel issues and air traffic clearances. There will be a chance to see future designs of motor gliders, and discuss the merits of these machines.

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Owen Truelove was a RAF Engineering Officer for 33 years. His last appointment was as Director of Aircraft Engineering, responsible for Reliability and Maintainability policy, and the Logistic Support of new Weapon Systems. His aircraft maintenance tours were with the Vulcan and Hunter aircraft, and also the F111K. He also spent much time involved with the Maintenance and Safety engineering of Nuclear Weapons. After the RAF he worked as a Defence and Logistics Consultant, running his own company, and as Chairman of LSC Ltd; he was also a Director of Schlumberger Technologies, a consultant to Computer Associates, and significantly the UK Consultant to the Boeing Defense and Space Group. He has flown gliders since 1954. He was a gliding instructor within the RAFGSA and the ATC. He is still waiting to get the third diamond for his FAI Gliding Badge, but holds UK and NZ PPLs, and is a qualified Gliding Instructor in both the UK and NZ.

Cant say he didnt enjoy life whilst he had it.

RIP

[GOATRIDER]

I had the pleasure of meeting Owen on a number of occaisions- what an inspiration. Condolences to his family and friends. more info at www.stuff.co.nz

[possel]

I only knew Owen slightly whilst in the RAF, but when I left soon after him, he was instrumental in getting me a job which changed my life. I am still employed in IT, thirteen years later. Top bloke, great shame.

[possel]

I only knew Owen slightly whilst in the RAF, but when I left soon after him, he was instrumental in getting me a job which changed my life. I am still employed in IT, thirteen years later. Top bloke, great shame.