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-   -   Merged: Plane crash in Shepparton. (https://www.pprune.org/pacific-general-aviation-questions/363624-merged-plane-crash-shepparton.html)

Mick.B 25th Feb 2009 05:48

My latest edition of Australian Aviation seems to be staring at me on the desk. It was in this aircraft Pip was taken. Doing what he loved.

Wally Mk2 25th Feb 2009 06:30

I am so sadened to hear Pip Borrman has left us with empty skies. SHT won't be the same
RIP Pip


Wmk2

sms777 25th Feb 2009 06:41

This is absolutly tragic....another one of Australia's finest gone in just a few weeks apart....... Totally speechless......:sad:

RIP Pip.

motivated68 25th Feb 2009 06:53

Great Man, Great Pilot. Doing what he Loved
RIP Pip.

Ndegi 25th Feb 2009 06:55

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!

Ultralights 25th Feb 2009 08:03

great man, and a fantastic role model. i still cant believe it..:{:{:{:{:{:{:{:{

FunFlight 25th Feb 2009 08:07

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.

Chadzat 25th Feb 2009 08:40

I never met Pip, but seeing a few of his displays first hand- they were truly inspirational.

RIP.

TBM-Legend 25th Feb 2009 09:01

Pip, you were just a real nice guy who loved all things aviation and an inspiration to many.

Tailwinds and blue skies.

RIP

CAR256 25th Feb 2009 09:30

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... :{:{:{

Fliegenmong 25th Feb 2009 10:01

Merged: Another Aussie Aerobatic legend departs
 
Seriously??? :eek::sad:

http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/3...p-borrman.html

:(

Sunfish 25th Feb 2009 10:21

Condolences to his family.

Kulwin Park 25th Feb 2009 10:37

RIP Pip .... the airshows & motorsport events where you dsiplayed will never be the same! :(

Philthy 25th Feb 2009 11:17

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.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ip-Philthy.jpg
Pip, Skip & Philthy. Bundaberg, 2007.

Goodbye Pip. Airshows won't be the same without you.

NNB 25th Feb 2009 19:40

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

Capt_SNAFU 25th Feb 2009 20:02

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.

Critical Reynolds No 25th Feb 2009 20:15

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?

VH-XXX 25th Feb 2009 20:41

Video here of Pip in his Samson taken very recently.

YouTube - Samson2 mpg

Mustangbaz 25th Feb 2009 20:53

Although having never met Pip, I always looked forward to his high energy displays and commentry

so deeply saddened

RIP

:sad:

TeeTail 25th Feb 2009 21:07

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


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