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9th May 2015 | 13:20

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Dropp the Pilot

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From: the ridge where the west commences

EK SFE E.L.

Grapevine says he is ill and sufficiently so to be out of the country. if you personally know of any assistance that could be rendered to him or his family please do PM.

10th May 2015 | 11:19

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halas

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From: Eternal Beach

All the best EL

halas

11th May 2015 | 11:53

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Emma Royds

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From: Doctor's waiting room

I heard this today.

Very sad news. My fingers and toes are crossed for a positive outcome. He is a true gentlemen and an amazing trainer.

11th May 2015 | 15:13

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EKB777

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From: Dubai

I would like to echo Emma's sentiment. An absolutely first class trainer and more importantly a genuinely nice person.
Hoping for a positive outcome.

11th May 2015 | 17:53

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Wizofoz

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From: Boldly going where no split infinitive has gone before..

An absolute Gentleman of the highest calibre.

Get well soon!.

12th May 2015 | 00:36

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777boyo

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From: S E Asia

If anyone has an email or mailing address for EL, please could you PM me? He did several of my PPCs over a 19 year period on both classic 'Bus and the Boeing, right and left seat, and a significant part of my upgrade training. Absolutely first class trainer and a real gentleman.

7B

14th May 2015 | 09:04

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Desert Camel

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From: In the desert

Get well soon

14th May 2015 | 12:19

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flaphandlemover

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From: in a hotspot on that planet

Chaps,
can anyone please PM me who are we talking about?

thx

15th May 2015 | 09:48

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ruserious

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From: Dubai

Eric le Belg

15th May 2015 | 12:37

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innersole

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From: Paradise

Any updates on this fine gentleman? Thoughts and prayers with him and the Family.

16th May 2015 | 00:19

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flaphandlemover

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From: in a hotspot on that planet

All the best E.L.

16th May 2015 | 05:06

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Fellowship of the drink

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From: The middle east

EL - A true gentleman and a fantastic instructor/examiner I have had the pleasure of brushing shoulders with. Find the strength to get better Eric!

18th May 2015 | 16:40

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Kamelchaser

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From: Dubai

EL was operated on yesterday and the outcome was good. It was luckily not a tumour..instead an aneurysm or something similar.

The prognosis is for a good recovery.

This is great news; as all have said here he's an excellent trainer and a genuinely nice guy.

He did my final upgrade LOE many moons ago...on Christmas day. While he was professional to a tee, he really did just want to get home to nice glass of red wine.

All the best fella.

18th May 2015 | 22:00

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thrustidle74

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From: Going home

Really glad to hear that!
Get well soon and fast recoveries EL!
I did my very first flight in EK with him and several SIMs, line checks...
Always a gentleman and a good company, someone that you can sit and chat for hours.