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Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com
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 Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 7:26 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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I'm surprised this hasn't been posted to the RV-10 list yet but................
Steve Raddatz (list contributor) was killed this weekend in a mid-air collision while flying formation.
I didn't know him personally, but thought I would share for those of you who did.
Here is a link with the story and some photos.
http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane%20crash&blog_id=859
Phil
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jdriggs49(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:13 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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It's someplace else on the Van's airforce site. Just not under RV-10s.
Subject: Steve Raddatz
Date: Tue C 26 May 2009 08:16:51 -0700
From: Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
I'm surprised this hasn't been posted to the RV-10 list yet but................
Steve Raddatz (list contributor) was killed this weekend in a mid-air collision while flying formation.
I didn't know him personally C but thought I would share for those of you who did.
Here is a link with the story and some photos.
[url=http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane crash&blog_id=859]http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane%20crash&blog_id=859[/url]
Phil
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dlm46007(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:05 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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FAA data RV8
IDENTIFICATION
Regis#: 875MH Make/Model: EXP Description: RV-8
Date: 05/23/2009 Time: 1815
Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Fatal Mid Air: Y Missing: N
Damage: Destroyed
LOCATION
City: DECATUR State: AL Country: US
DESCRIPTION
N875MH, AN EXPERIMENTAL RV-8 AIRCRAFT COLLIDED MIDAIR WITH ANOTHER
AIRCRAFT, N81817, AN EXPERIMENTAL NANCHANG CJ-6A, THE ONE PERSON ON BOARD
THE RV-8 WAS FATALLY INJURED, THE NANCHANG CJ-6A LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT,
DECATUR, AL
INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 1
# Crew: 1 Fat: 1 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
# Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk:
WEATHER: AWOS 1753Z 07006KT 7SM -RA SCT014 21/19 A3003
OTHER DATA
Activity: Unknown Phase: Unknown Operation: OTHER
FAA FSDO: BIRMINGHAM, AL (SO09) Entry date: 05/26/2009
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Danny Riggs
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:11 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Steve Raddatz
It's someplace else on the Van's airforce site. Just not under RV-10s.
Subject: Steve Raddatz
Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 08:16:51 -0700
From: Phil.Perry(at)netapp.com
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
I'm surprised this hasn't been posted to the RV-10 list yet but................
Steve Raddatz (list contributor) was killed this weekend in a mid-air collision while flying formation.
I didn't know him personally, but thought I would share for those of you who did.
Here is a link with the story and some photos.
[url=http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane crash&blog_id=859]http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane%20crash&blog_id=859[/url]
Phil
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AV8ORJWC
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:23 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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Just a side note for those who speculate. Under FAST Formation flight rules, It is not the Lead's job to keep a visual on his WING. His job is to fly the Briefing, be safe for the entire formation and fly within the capability of the least experienced wingman and the most underpowered formation aircraft. It is the Wingman's job not to lose sight of his Lead. hence the need of the canopy requirement. Communication is typically done visually through Hand Signals and not audibly. The reports are that both pilots lost visual with each other. I have not heard mentioned which was the Wingman.
Reports on the Aero-News Net was that BJ's plane returned to field with wingtip damage (CJ's are built like Chinese or Russian flying Tanks) and the RV spar snapped off in-flight after an overlap. Everything else is tragic speculation.
RIP
John C
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Perry, Phil
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:17 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Steve Raddatz
I'm surprised this hasn't been posted to the RV-10 list yet but................
Steve Raddatz (list contributor) was killed this weekend in a mid-air collision while flying formation.
I didn't know him personally, but thought I would share for those of you who did.
Here is a link with the story and some photos.
http://comment-blog.advance.net/cgi-bin/mte/mt-search.cgi?tag=plane%20crash&blog_id=859
Phil
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 10:51 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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I feel like John and I are having a little conversation here, so pardon my comment .....
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Just a side note for those who speculate.
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Nobody should. If you do, keep it to yourself and wait for some FACTS.
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Under FAST Formation flight rules, It is not the Lead's job to keep a visual on his WING. His job is to fly the Briefing, be safe for the entire formation and fly within the capability of the least experienced wingman and the most underpowered formation aircraft. It is the Wingman's job not to lose sight of his Lead.
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I don't have a FAST card, or that level of training, so bear with me. My understanding is if you lose sight of your 'lead' (may not be the flight leader) you pitch up and out .... and let the flight know by radio.
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hence the need of the canopy requirement.
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John, please expand on the 'canopy requirement'. Educate me.
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Communication is typically done visually through Hand Signals and not audibly. The reports are that both pilots lost visual with each other. I have not heard mentioned which was the Wingman.
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And until the CJ pilot makes his report, I doubt if we'll know exactly what the situation was. Anything less, and we're in the speculation or 'rumor' mode, and that doesn't help anyone.
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Reports on the Aero-News Net was that BJ's plane returned to field with wingtip damage (CJ's are built like Chinese or Russian flying Tanks) and the RV spar snapped off in-flight after an overlap. Everything else is tragic speculation.
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And you already know how John (and I) feel about that. Hopefully we will get the REAL story in the future, and we can learn from it.
Yes, indeed.
Linn
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stein(at)steinair.com
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 11:40 am Post subject: Steve Raddatz |
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Hi All,
Just passing this information along:
A memorial service for Steve Raddatz will be held on Wednesday may 27 from 5-7 pm at Morrison funeral home, 825 N. Main st. Tuscumbia Al. 35674. Ph. 256-383-7311. Another memorial service will be held on Saturday at Konrad and Belhman funeral home in Oshkosh, Wi. Ph. 920-232-5485.
I don't have much else to add to this discussion as I don't have all the facts. I do know that Steve was a friend, a colleague, fellow RV nut / Vrod driver, and all around really great guy. He'll be missed.
Regards,
Stein
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fdombroski
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: Steve Raddatz |
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I spent last week with Steve in Alabama, and flew with him Friday. I can tell you that Steve was an exceptional pilot, craftsman and person. He lived life with great gusto, and radiated enthusiasm for all he enjoyed. This is a tragic loss; he will be missed by many. RIP Steve.
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