Samson2 mpg

[FLSHBK1]

Is that a 450 Wright Whirlwind in there?

[chrisjeffsmusic]

this was the plane that he died in wasn't it?

RIP

[slashwide]

I saw the pitts samson II In a german airshow last weekend !! 500hp and an amazing noise!!and of course an amazing performance

[gep210]

Beautiful performance and airplane.

[devine666darkness]

PRO...how smooth is that flying!

I'm sure he had no regrets

[williamacro]

wow incredible plane and very nice

[warbird417]

I always enjoyed watching Pip fly over my house going to Tyabb on occasional weekends. I enjoyed watching him at Avalon and Tyabb airshows. A true legend.

RIP

[fenderish]

dont ya just miss his tyabb visits =[

[warbird417]

yeahhh, the airshow next year wont be the same

[andrewasha]

I have always admired his flying ability since I was a child. I would watch pip every time I heard the roar in the skys of the pitts special, then edge 540, then the almighty Sampson. I watched Samsons very first flight, and I also witnessed the final tragic flight.

I saw pip taxying in Sampson and as usual I pulled into the airport to watch pip. I watched it from take off to the end. My heart is devastatedGood Bye RIP PIP you will always be in our hearts

[corbystarlet]

i was also there when it happened, the last thing i heard say was "if you can fly it, you can have the damn thing"

RIP

[swassociates]

I flew with Pip in the 70's. What a man. I will miss him.

Scott

[oneey]

Natalie Bassingthwaighte song Someday Soon would be great for this clip and a tribue to a top man.

Show Us Ya Wheels will never be the same.

Will miss you heaps

Some Day soon they will wright your name in the SKY.

Ty

[brenos1]

Pip, you inspired me, and everyone with your passion and your personality you will be greatly missed by all.

you will live long in my memory, you truly were extraordinary, i miss you my friend.

Trent

[mystonik]

ben it is a great plesure to sit here and watch this for me and my kids i would love is you did not this pip loved to fly and loved to show what he could do and this just proves how good of a pilot and man he really was and he will never be replaced in this town thank you ben rom a dad and a man that only new pip for a small amount of time

[mystonik]

Rip pip

you always looked after me when i came in your shop and you were always a great plesure to sit outside the airfield with my kids and watch you do your thing

fly high pip

ian

[Streg98]

RIP Pip, were a legend amungst the all of us at Shepparton, someone that can never be replaced with your uniqe style and charming personality you will be missed by all!

SG

[Revheds]

Pip, we'll never forget her maiden voyage with Ski at the helm and you sky tailing at wing tip, tears of joy then, tears of sadness now, My god what will we do? I will cherish my birthday suprise forever, we miss you our friend, Greg and Julie.

Aeroplanes are red, Skies are blue, You were truly unique, The best pilot we knew

[fenderish]

ill miss u pip, love u heaps hero

[monalecos]

RIP pip u gave my children many hours of joy while flying over our house u will be miss by everyone.

[vne1981]

I saw this Pip practicing his display in this aircraft shortly after he completed building it. A beautiful aircraft and a graet pilot. RIP Pip.

[Mick241066]

A great man a great aeroplane, very sad loss indeed. Pip you provided me with so much assistance and advice over many years, I will miss being able to visit you when i fly into Shep, your kindness and generosity will never be replaced. I very much admired your attitude to flying and your ability to speak to and influence others in the aviation community. I for one will miss you immensely. RIP mate.

[blueskies600]

Thanks Pip for years of memories and the pure joy of flight.

[skypig1974]

Pip,Rest In Peace.Pip was a Gentleman in every sense of the word,an accomplished aerobatic pilot with qualities rarely seen,he brought REAL Aerobatics to Australian skies when he purchased the Edge in the late 90's,and the Samson was the next step in developing a new & unique display for the ever appreciating public audiences he continued to impress with his flying excellence.Pip,you cannot be replaced.you were unique! R.I.P mate.

[Cally460]

I was privelidged to know Pip, and am a pilot at Shepparton who was lucky to watch him work his magic in the sky over the past few years, and last week in the new Samson. If anyone wants me to pull this vid off the air, let me know please.

Cheers, Ben

RIP Pip.

[dingbat2000]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I hope you can leave it up here as a memorial to Pip.

So sad. RIP.

[VHKDK]

Please leave the video on as it is a lasting tribute to an extrtaordinary man who will never be replaced or forgotten. Many thanks Pip for entertaining us both here in Shepparton and around Oz. A true hero and legend.

Martyn & Sanong

[SPIEZGT]

@Cally460 i think this should stay up for sure. ive known him a long time and my dad was a lifelong friend also built the engines that got him to the top over all these years. im sure the he would like to be remembered doing what he loved and what he was best at.

RIP Pip from Michael and Rudy.

[gottahot4]

R.I.P my friend. Thank you for your help and advice over the last 20 years.

[gottahot4]

Congrats Pip.

It sure has a nice roll rate for a big bird.