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Staff at Prestwick Centre are stunned by the death of friend and colleague Mark 'Dicko' Dickson who was killed in his Nimbus glider on take off at Portmoak a couple of days ago.
He was a jovial and genuine guy and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He loved his gliding and was very experienced, which makes the accident all the harder to believe.
Glider crash pilot named (http://http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/kinross-glider-crash-mark-dickson-1306937)
RIP Dicko ... smooth flights from now on
Davey Clark
6th Sep 2012, 08:22
A sad, sad, day for aviation. RIP Dicko. You will be sorely missed.
ayrprox
6th Sep 2012, 08:29
Sad news, a genuine good guy. RIP dicko
fisbangwollop
6th Sep 2012, 10:26
A lovely quiet unassuming sort of guy....RIP Mark :{
Picture of Mark with his trademark grin in the BBC News.
Gliding Man Named (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19504457)
Frank_Gallagher
6th Sep 2012, 19:58
Awful news. As already said, a genuine and friendly guy. RIP Mark.
ATCO Fred
6th Sep 2012, 20:06
Worked with Mark in the RAF and socialised as well. Never saw him have a cross word with anyone, was knowledgeable, engaging and great fun to be around.
Thoroughly enjoyed his Gliding updates via Facebook and has been said before - he was bloody good!
Gutted by the news. Soar high and far Mad-dog!!
Fred
Ceannairceach
7th Sep 2012, 07:59
RIP Mark, you'll be missed.
atclfc
7th Sep 2012, 19:31
One of the genuinely nice guys of the ATC world. Never heard him say anything bad about anyone and likewise anything said about Mark was always good. He just enjoyed life. RIP Mark and thoughts with your family.
unclenelli
9th Sep 2012, 14:20
I worked with Mark at Atlantic House & his brother Andy at Waddo & Basrah.
RIP & Condolences.
chrisrobsoar
9th Sep 2012, 16:06
Everyone liked Mark; his grin was infectious.
Unfortunately this accident occurred on my watch: however, this has allowed me to reassure Andy and Mark’s family, that the end was instantaneous and that Mark did not suffer.
Chris Robinson
Staff Instructor at the SGU Portmoak
Thanks Chris, some comfort at a time of great tragedy.
Treefig
10th Sep 2012, 19:59
The funeral service is to be held on Tuesday 18th of September at St Meddans church, Troon at 2pm and afterwards at Troon cemetery from 3pm.
It's comforting to read your comments about Mark - he'd appreciate them. And thanks for the messages of support.
Andy Dickson
Charlie23
20th Sep 2012, 12:31
I've been away and just read this - happy days in the RAF and in Germany fondly remembered. Best wishes Andy.
RiP Mad-dog; another of the best gone but not forgotten