Tim Mackey Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Gutted at this terrible news today. Steve,you join far too many other departed modelling friends from recent years. My thoughts are with your family my friend. Sad day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Terrible news, I have known Steve for a number of years and will miss his sharp wit and support. He meant an a lot to me and was the first editor that put there trust in me for which I will be forever in his debt. I am very proud to have known, worked with and be able to call him a friend. RIP never forgotten. Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 What a shock! I worked with him when he edited AMI. A great bloke to work with. I am sure that he will be flying on open fields with no rain or wind or noise complaints. It seems that we are going through another spell of names departing this vale of sorrows with the departure of Mick Wilshere and now Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I first met Steve when he cam to fly his Mustprang at Bumpy Green with Niel tidy. I'd been reading his articles for a long time before that. Clearly a man who loved his sport and spent most of his life devoted to having fun. I've shared many a chat and a Guiness with him at the shows and even a combat session or two. Great guy who will be missed by many, but one thing is for sure, he would much rather we celebrate his life on the flying field than be sad at his loss. Cheers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Marsh Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Sad news. I knew steve from the shows. Only saw him a few weeks ago at a show. Was he at Gaydon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Very sad news indeed. light winds, sunny skies, and twisty roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conwy Soarer Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Really sad news, a real gent of the model flying world. Always willing to help offer advice and have a chat. Flew the Orme and the Lleyn many times with him and also introduced him to some of the slopes in Snowdonia you need to break into a sweat to get to, this was never a problem for Steve as he also loved hill walking. You could always really on Steve for some advice whether it was about a trad build freeflighter or the latest composite speed machine, He also was always keen to chat with the youngster in our school club they always enjoyed his sense of humour, good advice and encouragement. RIP Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Oh no . An excellent and authoritative writer - one of that increasingly rare breed who's views you always listened to and took note of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Sad news - I only knew Steve by his writings but I know he and his deep knowledge will be missed greatly. Rather shocked to hear about Mick Wilshere as well and surprised I hadn't heard anything through the grapevine. I knew Mick back in the 70s at Watford Wayfarers and made his acquaintance again a few years ago when I had some long conversations at his emporium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Sad news to read. Warm winds and blue skies Steve.. you will be missed by many reading the comments here, and more importantly - you will not be forgotten. Read some super articles written by Steve over the years, a lot of them solved my problems at the time.. I have kept them too to refresh my memory and point others in the right direction.. The gliding articles in RCME last year I think it was were great for anyone wanting to get into it or a refresher... Flew a couple of times with Steve at the Lleyn fly in and on the slopes too, saw him in town when we were out over there.. Sad news indeed.. RIP Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Yes indeed, those articles ongliding that Steve produced last year were excellent for someone just getting into gliders. RIP Steve, you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I met Steve a few times, at various show or flying venues. A lovely man with a real passion for the subject that he was always keen to share. Indeed an example to many. He will be sadly missed, but I agree let's focus on the positive contribution he made in his life. BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 13/12/2015 14:09:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I spoke to him over the phone once or twice when I was importing the Telemasters .He was always very friendly and helpful so it's a pity he's no longer with us. Condolencies to his family and friends. How old was he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I met him in person a few times - usually over a beer - and he was a lovely gent to know! What many won't realise is that he had a 'secret' persona on an American modellers forum, and constantly delighted in winding up the natives there. Very amusing, but usually right on the money. I'll miss him. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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