Richard Bach - author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and many other excellent books about flying, has been an active pilot since the fifties, USAF Reserve, flew F-15s in France (see Stranger to the Ground), classic biplanes across America in the 60's and 70's, and owned a collection of interesting types.
Sadly last year suffered a landing accident in the Pacific Northwest, hope he's recovering, haven't heard anything recently.
(edit: apparently recovering well)
Last edited by Humaround; 29th Sep 2013 at 22:09.