Hi Stik,
My sincere condolences to his wife, Alan and friends. I heard an accident had taken place but dismissed in my mind that it was Mark.
Last year you suggested that I go to the British Champs up at Sywell to watch the competition. (I was keen to do some aeros training and with hindsight it gave me a great opportunity to meet the guys and gals that love their sport).
I remember meeting Mark on the roof of the club house watching him go through his routine prior to competition. He went out of his way to encourage the sport even after he'd won the gold at the advanced level that day. Mark invited me to sit in his CAP222 - a truly inspiring aircraft versus my limited experience in PA28's and the Zlin242. I completely agree that he was a gentleman and homed in on his focus and modesty throughout.
Aerobatics just lost a true ambassador of the sport.
My condolences again,
EG
