Don't know the original source of this but reproduced from the recreationalflying website:
"Mt Gambier Holden dealer Peter Roberts, who knew Mr Gilbert for 45 years, said he was “always having a crack” and his enthusiasm and passion would be sadly missed.
He said the former car dealer was “out there, passionate about the things in his life and always outspoken” during their lengthy relationship.
“He was certainly an icon in the car industry,” he said.
Mr Roberts said he had been worried when Mr Gilbert turned to flying in his 70s, but his long-time friend had shrugged it off.
“He said he was never too old. But without beating around the bush, I thought if he was ever going to go this is the way he’d go,” he said."
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I have a personal list of people, who when they die in an aircraft, I'm not going to be surprised about.