I still remember the last thing he and his wife told me before they left for a show. "Eat anything in the fridge you wan't, and Jim bought some beer just for you, in the back". I house /dog sat for them sometimes when they went to out of town shows.
very good tribute i was at the dayton airshow that day it was the scareyist day ever we saw him go down it was horrible awsome tribute what song is this 5 stars
What was he flying so low with fog on the ground. Great flier but what was he thinking.the agl id diffrent every where you fly.this have caused him to miss look the gound ifr gages.if it was to please the crowd, it cause him his life that day.rest in peace.
ground ifr gauges? Aerobatics are flown with the altimeter, airspeed indicator and thats it. You glance at your engine gauges, CHT, Oil Temp and the like. Everything that is being flown is being flown "outside" of the cockpit. Your post is unintelligent and disrespectful. Its quite obvious you have little clue what you are talking about and furthermore know very little if anything about aerobatics.
I love watching Jim Leroy Fly, usually me my brother and father all went to the Dayton Air Show and that year we didn't and I'm glad I didn't but I went this year and I truely missed him. FLY on BULLDOG FLY ON!
This is a great video.I love airplanes, but I have only been to 2 airshows, both were in Dayton.I had never seen any of his shows, so I did not know anything about him.I was not watching the runway until he took off.I watched him the whole time .....until.My interest in aviation has only grown since then.My first rc plane is a biplane.R.I.P. Bulldog.
he was the best pilot known to man and also he was verry dedacited. He lived on the edge. R.I.P jim leroy, rest in peace you bulldog.Only a real man goes down with his plane
I saw him preform with his Lethuanian teammate Team X they were awesome he was awesome. Operation Mary's Lamb was cool but I can't belive it. R.I.P Jim Leroy and Bulldog.
One of the BEST ! Met him personaly at Airventure, someone you will never forget, Thanks for a great video and an AWSOME tribute video. Tastefully done. GOD SPEED JIM
Fantastic Tribute, to One of the Greatist Men to ever Take to the Skies. The Airshow Community is still reeling over his loss. Jim was a true Gentleman, and had perhaps the greatist personality of all the performers Ive met in 35years of going to airshows. Thank you so much for this Video, its very fitting, I'll always think of him when I hear that song.
Thank you for such a great video production. I met Jim at Oshkosh in 2006. I too fly a Pitts Special and Jim was indeed the best airshow pilot. I was always concerned with the aggressivness of his routine but he flew the way the Pitts is meant to be flown and lived the life that few others will ever experience. Thank you again for such a moving video. You have some great talent.
Thank - you for posting this. Excellent tribute to one of the best air show pilots/showmen in the world!!! I was there, and was devastated by the tragedy. Joannie, Tommy, and all their family and friends have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I have watched many videos on Jim LeRoy lately and this by far is my favorite. True, Tommy will not know his Dad but the videos (like this) will show Tommy what a great man Jim was and how much he was loved. Once again thank you. I know this came from your heart.
beautiful video, beautiful song. It's a blow when we lose a brother, whether we know him well or not. And when he's someone we look up to.... it's that much harder.
jim was the best piolt that performed every and he was so good to at what he did and I can't believe he died at the age 46 that is young and his son is going to grow up with out a dad.
Awesome video! I'm sure the family will be touched as I was. Jim traded one set of wings for another and always will be flying the heavens. He was a great man. God bless the family. I feel their loss, especially when I watch this video. Thank you for your touching video.
Very touching video. I saw him 4 times already (2001, 2003 & 2006 in Quebec Air show and earlier this year at Bagotville Airshow) He will still be missed for many years to come.
:(I first saw his performance this year and thought it was amazing. Some of the most impressive new stuff Ive seen in aerobatic flight! This is sad! I was looking forward to seeing him fly again!):
Jim could do things in an airplane that just can't be done. His skill and engineering created a show which can't be captured on video.
The last time I saw him, it was after an airshow and we were headed for the gate. We had met earlier that spring and he recognized me and stopped to talk a minute but had to leave because he was helping reunite a lost kid with his parents. That was Jim.
Soar high, Jim, and reach out to touch the face of God.
I always cry when I watch this video
fafdb1 2 months ago
I still remember the last thing he and his wife told me before they left for a show. "Eat anything in the fridge you wan't, and Jim bought some beer just for you, in the back". I house /dog sat for them sometimes when they went to out of town shows.
sevenedges 6 months ago
I cried.
Billy982810 1 year ago 2
I saw Jim in Oshkosh with his Pitts
Regards from Malaga Spain
pepe212321 1 year ago
Great video. I'm a huge air show fan and Jim was my favorite aerobatic pilot. We'll miss you Jim.
Bradstin 1 year ago
thx jim one of the best
neobth 1 year ago
RIP
AdigAWE 2 years ago
very good tribute i was at the dayton airshow that day it was the scareyist day ever we saw him go down it was horrible awsome tribute what song is this 5 stars
synman95 2 years ago
Jim was one of the nicest guys I've ever met........RIP Jim.
Strankon 2 years ago
se fudeu pra deixar de ser doido!!!!
do702 2 years ago
magnifique video !!
Merci de l'avoir publiée !!
bientot 2 ans que Jim nous a quitté !!
pouvez vous me dire quelle est cette musique ???
pilotedudimanche 3 years ago
What was he flying so low with fog on the ground. Great flier but what was he thinking.the agl id diffrent every where you fly.this have caused him to miss look the gound ifr gages.if it was to please the crowd, it cause him his life that day.rest in peace.
msjr777 3 years ago
ground ifr gauges? Aerobatics are flown with the altimeter, airspeed indicator and thats it. You glance at your engine gauges, CHT, Oil Temp and the like. Everything that is being flown is being flown "outside" of the cockpit. Your post is unintelligent and disrespectful. Its quite obvious you have little clue what you are talking about and furthermore know very little if anything about aerobatics.
chubsmagoo 2 years ago
I would like to ask that no one start arguements in my videos. Thank you.
bdrws6 2 years ago
He is free as a bird now!!
We all miss u Jim with your fast flying Bulldog!!!
-In Memory-
SICRedhawk 3 years ago
Jim Leroy is one of the Best in the World Fly On Bulldog Fly On!
handgun1 3 years ago
I love watching Jim Leroy Fly, usually me my brother and father all went to the Dayton Air Show and that year we didn't and I'm glad I didn't but I went this year and I truely missed him. FLY on BULLDOG FLY ON!
handgun1 3 years ago
Wow! I am very impressed with this video, what a awesome unique talent, a well-planned memorial contribution to Jim LeRoy ,(Great Job)
janicebailey1958 3 years ago
I was there when he went down :'(, what a horrible feeling. May him R.I.P. and be with God
dance4L 3 years ago
May him be with God
dance4L 3 years ago
May God hold his wings in his merciful hands and guide him to his Love.
From a brother Marine.
Semper Fi Jim Leroy.
RIP
James1toknow 3 years ago
TEARS,Thank You.
edwinb52 3 years ago 2
nice aerobatic pilot! speed of plane save us !
GodOfBikeStunt 3 years ago
Blues Skies Always
Blueschic1976 3 years ago 2
This is a great video.I love airplanes, but I have only been to 2 airshows, both were in Dayton.I had never seen any of his shows, so I did not know anything about him.I was not watching the runway until he took off.I watched him the whole time .....until.My interest in aviation has only grown since then.My first rc plane is a biplane.R.I.P. Bulldog.
mcain44 3 years ago
he was the best pilot known to man and also he was verry dedacited. He lived on the edge. R.I.P jim leroy, rest in peace you bulldog.Only a real man goes down with his plane
SURF4LIFE65 3 years ago 2
This is an amazing video. And the song is perfect. Jim LeRoy was an amazing pilot and friend. I miss him.
Blueschic1976 3 years ago
Saw him a few years ago....amazing performer....R.I.P. Jim
babyrocaphat 4 years ago
I saw him preform with his Lethuanian teammate Team X they were awesome he was awesome. Operation Mary's Lamb was cool but I can't belive it. R.I.P Jim Leroy and Bulldog.
abckid619 4 years ago
One of the BEST ! Met him personaly at Airventure, someone you will never forget, Thanks for a great video and an AWSOME tribute video. Tastefully done. GOD SPEED JIM
knifeedge94 4 years ago
Thank you all for the kind words.
I have been getting a lot of messages asking about the song. The song is "When You Come Back Down" by Nickel Creek.
bdrws6 4 years ago
What is that beautiful song? Who, what and where can I get a copy of that tune!
Very touching video and the perfect song!
Rest easy, Jim. We'll see yah' soon, buddy!
thatairplaneguy 4 years ago
Jim was an outstanding pilot and an inspiration for many, will always remember seeing him at Sussex KFWN, the biggest little airshow in the world.
Spayne007 4 years ago 2
Good memories of a legendary pilot. I'll never forget his shows. Rest in peace Jim Leroy.
plutonze 4 years ago 2
Rest in Peace Bulldog. You were the best!!!!
Airshow4444
airshow4444 4 years ago
Fantastic Tribute, to One of the Greatist Men to ever Take to the Skies. The Airshow Community is still reeling over his loss. Jim was a true Gentleman, and had perhaps the greatist personality of all the performers Ive met in 35years of going to airshows. Thank you so much for this Video, its very fitting, I'll always think of him when I hear that song.
phrydaddy 4 years ago 2
Thank you for such a great video production. I met Jim at Oshkosh in 2006. I too fly a Pitts Special and Jim was indeed the best airshow pilot. I was always concerned with the aggressivness of his routine but he flew the way the Pitts is meant to be flown and lived the life that few others will ever experience. Thank you again for such a moving video. You have some great talent.
Kenny Kirk
Newton, Iowa
JETAV8R1 4 years ago
Thank - you for posting this. Excellent tribute to one of the best air show pilots/showmen in the world!!! I was there, and was devastated by the tragedy. Joannie, Tommy, and all their family and friends have been in my thoughts and prayers.
RCMasterWizard 4 years ago 2
I have watched many videos on Jim LeRoy lately and this by far is my favorite. True, Tommy will not know his Dad but the videos (like this) will show Tommy what a great man Jim was and how much he was loved. Once again thank you. I know this came from your heart.
philgood56 4 years ago 5
beautiful video, beautiful song. It's a blow when we lose a brother, whether we know him well or not. And when he's someone we look up to.... it's that much harder.
whiteravenus 4 years ago 2
Best airshow performer I ever saw, was Jim Leroy
axelhammer 4 years ago
Nice...I was there that day as well, up near the press stand...I couldn't believe watching someone that good pass away. RIP JIM LEROY!
iceman977th 4 years ago
Jim performed at Ilopango Air Show in El Salvador, Central America in 2004, awesome show!!! We send our condolences...
stkjnkrs87 4 years ago
jim was the best piolt that performed every and he was so good to at what he did and I can't believe he died at the age 46 that is young and his son is going to grow up with out a dad.
jeffhardyfan111 4 years ago
SUPERBLY done. kudos.
Jim was an amazing pilot, and I'm proud to say an even better friend. Truly a "hero" in any sense of the word.
Thank you for doing this. It captures everything Jim was.
Best wishes and blue skies always, Jim.
bluesconvert 4 years ago
To the people who made you want to be more than you are.
Nice Tribute, Nice Song.
- Rest in Peace Jim! -
news1st 4 years ago
We'll miss you Jim, thanks for all you've done.
ghettobraden 4 years ago
Bye Jim...Godspeed and blue skies...and god be with his family.
AngryBeaver295 4 years ago
Awesome video! I'm sure the family will be touched as I was. Jim traded one set of wings for another and always will be flying the heavens. He was a great man. God bless the family. I feel their loss, especially when I watch this video. Thank you for your touching video.
philgood56 4 years ago
Very nicely done sir!! Saw Jim in Chattanooga in 2005, he was fantastic!
Fluff04 4 years ago
Very touching video. I saw him 4 times already (2001, 2003 & 2006 in Quebec Air show and earlier this year at Bagotville Airshow) He will still be missed for many years to come.
R.I.P. Jim
ChappyUSVN 4 years ago 2
I was shocked by his loss, he seemed all ways right on the limit - He was a master of his art, as an englishman - I admit I was in awe!
I'm sure, his true loss will be felt throughout the year, rest in peace Jim
Biggles232 4 years ago 2
:(I first saw his performance this year and thought it was amazing. Some of the most impressive new stuff Ive seen in aerobatic flight! This is sad! I was looking forward to seeing him fly again!):
av8nski 4 years ago
Jim could do things in an airplane that just can't be done. His skill and engineering created a show which can't be captured on video.
The last time I saw him, it was after an airshow and we were headed for the gate. We had met earlier that spring and he recognized me and stopped to talk a minute but had to leave because he was helping reunite a lost kid with his parents. That was Jim.
Soar high, Jim, and reach out to touch the face of God.
conchylee 4 years ago 4
I love it! He was such a great Pilot, his loss is quite sad :((
birdsofmetal 4 years ago 2