Sandy Thomson
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Sandy Thomson
Sandy was indeed a true gentleman; genuine, kind, with a dedication to his job, and sense of humour that are very rarely seen nowadays. Aviation has lost a very remarkable man, and I'm sure he will continue to live in the memories of the many people who have had the luck to be taught by him.
His mammoth knowledge of the aviation world has helped many people like myself get through the stressful ground school period without any significant problems. A great legend that will be greatly missed. On many sunny summer afternoons while having our daily pint at "The Mill", we used to be joined by good old Sandy, with his glass of Chenin Blanc, and there we would listen to some of his adventures from the RAF days.
I'm sure he will be missed by many pilots worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family at this time of sad loss.
R.I.P Sandy
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His mammoth knowledge of the aviation world has helped many people like myself get through the stressful ground school period without any significant problems. A great legend that will be greatly missed. On many sunny summer afternoons while having our daily pint at "The Mill", we used to be joined by good old Sandy, with his glass of Chenin Blanc, and there we would listen to some of his adventures from the RAF days.
I'm sure he will be missed by many pilots worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family at this time of sad loss.
R.I.P Sandy
(ATA April-September 2002)
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From all the guys in the class of 2001.
He was simply the best! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family particularly at this time of year.
Thank you and sleep well Sandy
Andy
He was simply the best! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family particularly at this time of year.
Thank you and sleep well Sandy
Andy
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In 1995, out of a class of 18 he got 14 of us through the ATPLs with full passes, 4 partials and no fails. Fantastic, interesting teacher and one of life's true gents.
So many of us have Sandy to thank for where we are today, up the sharp end of an aeroplane. Only the other night, coming back from some place like Sharm el Sheik, nearing the end of a 14 hour duty day we were enjoying a "Dish of Tea", talking about our days in Coventry, and recalling some of Sandy's tales. The Whistling Wheelbarrow - the Belfast - Sharjah - The man who invented smoking in the shower - The man who could get smoke to come out of his ears, and so on and so forth!
Sandy's skills and wit will be sorely missed. However comma, as he would have put it, those of us who knew him are very priviliged.
Rest in Peace.
So many of us have Sandy to thank for where we are today, up the sharp end of an aeroplane. Only the other night, coming back from some place like Sharm el Sheik, nearing the end of a 14 hour duty day we were enjoying a "Dish of Tea", talking about our days in Coventry, and recalling some of Sandy's tales. The Whistling Wheelbarrow - the Belfast - Sharjah - The man who invented smoking in the shower - The man who could get smoke to come out of his ears, and so on and so forth!
Sandy's skills and wit will be sorely missed. However comma, as he would have put it, those of us who knew him are very priviliged.
Rest in Peace.
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Very sad news .......... without doubt one of lifes true gentleman, who had that rare gift of turning dull material into a riveting yarn. I owe Sandy my Perf A and a whole lot more besides.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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I was lucky to be part of the class of Jan 95 - Sandy got me and my pal through ATPL nav first time - a real feat!
We allways will remember the famous "dish of tea" and tails of flying Blackburn Beverlys over the desert in the wrong direction!
sadly missed and much respected.
We allways will remember the famous "dish of tea" and tails of flying Blackburn Beverlys over the desert in the wrong direction!
sadly missed and much respected.
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I remember Sandy at the R.J.A.A. in 1973 (In AMMAN . JORDAN) . He was one of aviations best ground instructors and that came across in his teaching.
He was the person that got me through my ground school subjects. Sandy had a natural ability when it came to teaching, combining it with wit and humour.
There really should be more like him and the world would be a more decent place.
Sincere regards and condolences to his family.
He was the person that got me through my ground school subjects. Sandy had a natural ability when it came to teaching, combining it with wit and humour.
There really should be more like him and the world would be a more decent place.
Sincere regards and condolences to his family.
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Sandy's Funeral service
Will be held on Friday 2nd January 2004 at Mid Warwickshire Crematorium, Oakley Wood, Nr. Wellesbourne, Warwickshire at 11.30am and later at the Glengary Guest House, London Road, Coventry CV3 4EX.
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Shipston Home Nursing c/o R.Locke and Son. Funeral Director. Caution Corner, Brailes, Oxon OX15 5EZ
Kind Regards
Betty
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Shipston Home Nursing c/o R.Locke and Son. Funeral Director. Caution Corner, Brailes, Oxon OX15 5EZ
Kind Regards
Betty
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Sandy was already a legend at the ICAO school I attended in the early '80's in Trinidad. He coached students in 3 or 4 subjects simultaneously.... and managed to make us all comprehend the incomprehensible.
I'm sorry to hear he has left us but glad that he managed to keep working for so long. I know he really enjoyed helping so many achieve their dreams.
I can't make it to Coventry on the 2nd but will be there in spirit.
R.I.P.
I'm sorry to hear he has left us but glad that he managed to keep working for so long. I know he really enjoyed helping so many achieve their dreams.
I can't make it to Coventry on the 2nd but will be there in spirit.
R.I.P.
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Sandy Thompson is one of life’s great characters; he is one of those people who only come’s along once in your lifetime.
I owe him a debt of gratitude that could never be repaid.
It is, and always will be my great privilege to call him my friend.
I owe him a debt of gratitude that could never be repaid.
It is, and always will be my great privilege to call him my friend.
In over 20 years in aviation I have not met another instructor with his knowledge, good humour and demeanour of someone who enjoyed teaching so much. It soon became apparent to those of us on his course that he was one of aviation's gentlemen. May he rest in peace.
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RIP Sandy
Registered specially to pay my respects.
Had the privilege of being taught by Sandy in 1997, never have nor will meet a gentleman with such an ability to teach and a love for the subject (even perf).
Take Care and God bless.Hope the Rum is better up above.
My deepest condolences to his Family on their sad loss.
Had the privilege of being taught by Sandy in 1997, never have nor will meet a gentleman with such an ability to teach and a love for the subject (even perf).
Take Care and God bless.Hope the Rum is better up above.
My deepest condolences to his Family on their sad loss.
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Sandy's Funeral service
The Funeral is on Friday 2nd January 2004 at Mid Warwickshire Crematorium, Oakley Wood, Nr. Wellesbourne, Warwickshire at 11.30am and later at the Glengary Guest House, London Road, Coventry CV3 4EX
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Shipston Home Nursing c/o R. Locke and Son. Funeral Director, Caution Corner, Brailes, Oxon OX15 5EZ
Kind Regards
Betty
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Shipston Home Nursing c/o R. Locke and Son. Funeral Director, Caution Corner, Brailes, Oxon OX15 5EZ
Kind Regards
Betty
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I had the pleasure of working with Sandy in Vero Beach, Florida during the late 1990's, and bellying up to the bar with him in C.J.Cannons. A real gentleman!. Also a Thompson, I used to tell the new students that Sandy was my father. The usual response was "How lucky! I wish he was mine!"
My deepest sympathies to his family.
My deepest sympathies to his family.
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Thank you Sandy for all the help and support. It was a privilege to have known you and to be tought by you. You gave nothing but the best, thats why we got trough. A fantastic guy and tutor.
The year 2003 will be remembered for 2 things, Sandy Thomson and 100 years of flight.
Our sincere condolences to Betty and everyone at ATA.
Rest in peace my friend.
The Vikings, class ´97.
The year 2003 will be remembered for 2 things, Sandy Thomson and 100 years of flight.
Our sincere condolences to Betty and everyone at ATA.
Rest in peace my friend.
The Vikings, class ´97.