Vale Greg Pretty
 

VALE GREG PRETTY

Many SA pilots from REX, Rossair, Cobham and others are mourning the tragic death of Greg who was killed in a motorcycle accident in the Adelaide Hills on Saturday 16th January 2010. Condolences go out to his family and many friends.

I knew Greg from when I was doing REX airlines catering in Adelaide a few years ago, a hell of a nice friendly guy and we chatted a number of times during the turnarounds, what a hell of a shock to learn of his death. He will be sadly missed by those who knew of him, worked with him and of course his family. Rest in peace mate. Sad to see you have gone, but at least you have passed on, doing one of the things you like doing, riding your bike. Most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Greg.

Very sad news, a terrific bloke and mate. Rest in peace GP.

The same Greg Pretty who road raced motorcycles quite competitively as an A Grader ( from memory ) ?

That's him. GP#64 was more than "quite competitive", he was an Australian Champion and a truly lovely man. Arriving at the pearly gates he would have said, "which way does the track go and what's the lap record?"

Condolences to all who loved and knew him......:(

Sincere condolences from a far less talented rider.

Very sad indeed.
No more chewing the fat with you mate. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Condolences to all involved.
RIP GP:(

Sad news,
Raced super bikes against him early 80's. a top bloke.
:( DM

That would be about right too.
RIP GP.:sad:

That's a Croz quote isn't it?

Terrible.

Didnt know GP well, but raced against him as well as sharing a career in Aviation in Adelaide.
He is a classic example of a bloke with passion.
Loved his riding clearly, and made friends where ever he went, in what ever industry.
You'll be very missed from Motorcycling, Aviation & Adelaide.:(

Sincere condolences to family and friends

When the original thread was pulled, I hoped against hope that it wasn't the Greg Pretty we all knew. Because I didn't have any knowledge of his sporting achievements, I thought maybe it was someone else. Alas, not to be.

I knew Greg through the Federation. What a lovely bloke, and a character. Those who knew him better I'm sure will testify to that. I can still see him at Convention, beer in hand and wearing that bloody Three Stooges Tie!

The World's a poorer place for your passing mate. I hope one day we'll meet again.

Krusty.

"If God takes our friends one by one, it is to transform them into the stars of our hope and our sky".

thank you Greg.

A great bloke caught by a really unfortunate circumstance. RIP GP...

Not originally but he certainly used it.

Shocked and very sad to read this post. I also knew Greg thru the Federation, it is people like him that work tirelessly to improve the lot of pilots, a great loss

Condolences to Gregs family.

I will have a red for old times sake, or maybe a few.

RIP mate

Luvy

Unfortunate??? There's nothing "unfortunate" about being a complete idiot, and crossing to the wrong side of the road, resulting in the inevitable head-on collision. Whether the other rider was cutting the corner, or travelling too fast for the bend, and went wide - he was guilty of slack driving skills, carelessness, and just plain stupidity.
Once again, as in so many road accidents, a fool takes a good, skilled man with him. Remember, if this other rider had survived, he would have faced manslaughter charges.
Here's more fools indulging in similar behaviour, and posting their idiocy on YouTube. It's obvious some of these clowns don't even have a basic understanding of what a double white line means ..... :ugh:

YouTube - Postie Bike Ride

onetrack.....
I am sickened by your callousness. Greg was a gentleman and a professional aviator to the last. regardless of HOW he passed, it is disgraceful for you to post such a disrespectful post.
greg was much admired by the aviation fraternity, and respected both in aviation and motorcycle circles alike. he was a gentleman, and aviator and a friend. I take offence to your post.

He was refering to the other bloke Apache, who was on the wrong side of the road. I must say it was a senseless accident, entirely preventable.

Apache - Did I say that Greg Pretty was at fault? It's fairly obvious that the other rider was at fault. One would expect that a skilled rider such as Greg knew all about advanced riding skills and road rules - yet he appears to have been taken out by a fool who had neither riding skills, nor basic knowledge of road rules.

News article - AdelaideNow... Double fatality in the Adelaide Hills