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First met Pip, (and Tom Moon) when on the Air Shows in the Outback circuit. As already mentioned by others, Pip was an absolute professional and always the gentleman. When you stopped over in Shepperton, no matter how busy Pip was, there was always a ride to town or a vehicle to use. Kwaheri sana rafiki!
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RIP Pip
On behalf of the FunFlight team, condolences to the Borrman family and members of the Goulburn Valley Aero Club at Shep.
On FunFlight days in both 2007 and 2008, Pip volunteered to travel to Tyabb and put on his special kind of display for the kids there. The photos of all the children standing around him and the edge all throwing their hats in the air are some of the best I have seen. Pip, we'll miss your contribution.
On a personal note, I was fortunate to travel in convoy (well, as much as is possible with an edge) from Perth to Melbourne with Pip following the first Red Bull race. In 35+ degree temperatures and bumpy as conditions, while the rest of us were looking for smooth rides up top, Pip was chasing camels across the Nullabor. Stopping off at Shep to have Pip make a cuppa and operate the bowser for you will be sadly, sorely missed.
R.I.P
The FunFlight Team.
On FunFlight days in both 2007 and 2008, Pip volunteered to travel to Tyabb and put on his special kind of display for the kids there. The photos of all the children standing around him and the edge all throwing their hats in the air are some of the best I have seen. Pip, we'll miss your contribution.
On a personal note, I was fortunate to travel in convoy (well, as much as is possible with an edge) from Perth to Melbourne with Pip following the first Red Bull race. In 35+ degree temperatures and bumpy as conditions, while the rest of us were looking for smooth rides up top, Pip was chasing camels across the Nullabor. Stopping off at Shep to have Pip make a cuppa and operate the bowser for you will be sadly, sorely missed.
R.I.P
The FunFlight Team.
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I first read this news a few hours ago, fearing the worst...
Such upsetting news, a true gentleman, who touched me with his kindness and complete unselfishness.
Sad news indeed...
Such upsetting news, a true gentleman, who touched me with his kindness and complete unselfishness.
Sad news indeed...
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I was privileged to know Pip, to work with him at airshows from Victoria to outback Queensland over more than a decade, and to count him as a personal friend. He was the ultimate professional in his approach to flying and a thoroughly nice bloke.
He was also immensely proud of his son, a Hornet-driver in the RAAF.
I saw Pip fly on many, many occasions over the years. In later times, when he got his commentary system working efficiently, I was always amazed at how totally un-stressed he always sounded, no matter what crazy gyrations he put his iconic Edge through.
Pip knew there was an element of danger in what he did, but he always took care to be as safe as possible. He was really looking forward to taking the airshow circuit by storm with the presence of the big, noisy Samson, once he had it sorted out. What a tragedy, then, to be taken from us while working it up.
I can't believe he's gone.
Pip, Skip & Philthy. Bundaberg, 2007.
Goodbye Pip. Airshows won't be the same without you.
He was also immensely proud of his son, a Hornet-driver in the RAAF.
I saw Pip fly on many, many occasions over the years. In later times, when he got his commentary system working efficiently, I was always amazed at how totally un-stressed he always sounded, no matter what crazy gyrations he put his iconic Edge through.
Pip knew there was an element of danger in what he did, but he always took care to be as safe as possible. He was really looking forward to taking the airshow circuit by storm with the presence of the big, noisy Samson, once he had it sorted out. What a tragedy, then, to be taken from us while working it up.
I can't believe he's gone.
Pip, Skip & Philthy. Bundaberg, 2007.
Goodbye Pip. Airshows won't be the same without you.
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Pip Boorman
Sad day for all who knew him.
Pip's infectious enthusiasm for flying and all things sky rubbed of on everyone who he came in contact with.
My thoughts go to his family.
Blue skies Pip
NNB
Pip's infectious enthusiasm for flying and all things sky rubbed of on everyone who he came in contact with.
My thoughts go to his family.
Blue skies Pip
NNB
Merged: Another Aussie Aerobatic legend departs
Pip Borman was killed in the crash of his new plane at Shepparton, Australia whilst practicing for the Avalon Air Show.
So sad.
Didn't see the other topic sorry.
So sad.
Didn't see the other topic sorry.
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I hope they can organise an F/A-18 in formation with his Edge. With either one performing the "missing man" in the formation. For his funeral and maybe Avalon? Who can get the word out?
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Having met Pip on many occasions and seen first hand his love of aviation and what he did, I can only express disbelief.
As has been said, he was a true gentlemen, always willing to have a chat over a cuppa.
You will be sadly missed mate!! RIP
As has been said, he was a true gentlemen, always willing to have a chat over a cuppa.
You will be sadly missed mate!! RIP