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TigerMoth World Tour Pilot Passes On
April 7, 2007
From rcgroups.com forum:
I just wanted to be sure that all World Tour Tiger Moth pilots are aware of the passing of one of our family. Basketcase, (Wayne) was a friend to us all and broke the bonds of Earth last week. A service was held by his family at his favorite flying field, and many of his flying friends attended to send him off. Wayne was my mentor. He contributed so much to RCGroups and to his love, the Tiger Moth. I still cannot believe he is gone. Wayne fought health problems all of his life. Yet, he continued with his love of flying. He set an example for all of us and it breaks my heart to bring this news to the thread. I know he wanted to see the completion of this tour. So, if you are not aware of this, or would like to make a comment there is a thread dedicated to Wayne here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661796
Please take a moment to read or post to the thread. RIP my friend. I will never forget you. I'll think of Basketcase every time I fly my moth. It is hard to take, but his spirit goes on with his signature on the WTTM. I posted a poem, and I understand it was read by his sister at the service. I'll say goodbye to Wayne once more by posting it here again.
If tears could build a stairway Our family chain is broken,
and heartache make a lane
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
-Buzz
Website Updates
April 7, 2007
Just a note that website updates will be coming soon. It's been a busy few months for me, but updates will be happening more frequently in the near future. Thanks for your patience everyone.
-John "Cloak"
Arrival in British Columbia!
January 2, 2007
The moth has arrived from Alberta in British Columbia. Several updates to make before this though, flights have also occured since the last website update in Manitoba and Alberta.
Manitoba Full Flight Report Click Here
Alberta Full Flight Report Click Here
Here is a preliminary report from Sam in British Columbia: "I went down to the mail this morning to see if she made it and my friends at the post office said it was in the back waiting to be collected !!! I told them I wouldn't be back until 16:30 (4:30 PM for you non 24hr types) because that is when Beverly gets done work... At 4:30 we went back down there and took a bunch of pictures with our 3 Canada Post people with the "BIG BOX" to document the whole story while she's here..."
Gwelph Flight Complete!
Novemeber 10, 2006
Corey "The Enemy" Boermans of Gwelph, Ontario has completed his flight of the World Tour Tiger Moth.
"Crazy stuff I tell you. I haven't been able to fly since crashing the 'other' aircraft a few days ago, and more than a few weeks actually flying before that..."
In The Newspaper
October 27, 2006
An exclusive news article was pubished in the Komoka local paper "Your Village News" on October 27, 2006 about John "Cloak" Houghton's flight. Attached is scan from the article. Special thanks to "Your Village News" for being the only media outlet in Southern Ontario to carry this unique story!
Click Here To View News Article
Off to Gwelph, Ontario!
October 26, 2006
John "Cloak" of Komoka turned the plane over to Corey "The Enemy" of Gwelph Ontario the evening of Thursday, October 26, 2006 at around 7:10 PM. The plane has since arrived in Gwelph, undergone inspection and is awaiting its second Canadian flight!
Flying in the True North!
October 8, 2006
The World Tour Tigermoth has made its first international flight! Take a look at the flight report and photos at the link a the bottom of this update. There are a few minor repairs which are underway now. Arrangements are now being made to get the plane to its next destination: Guelph, Ontario, Canada!
Moth Delivered!
September 13, 2006
Good news!
The World Tour Tiger Moth arrived at the post office today! I have picked it up and it is now safely in my possession. I picked it up just after 4:30 PM today, Tuesday, September 13, 2006.
The plane was in good condition, no damage that I can see. The logbook slipped out during shipping, but did not cause any damage. I’ve been reading through it… I can’t believe how many pilots there have been. I will be #79. Unbelievable. I was also surprised how many signatures are on the plane. Pictures do not do it justice!
-John
WTTM Clears The Canadian Border
September 11, 2006
According to package tracking information the WTTM has cleared customs and is ready to begin the international portion of its journey!
2006/08/28 11:01 International item has been posted in origin country
2006/09/02 08:12 International shipment has left the origin country and is en route to Canada
2006/09/02 09:55 International item has left the origin country and is en route to Canada
2006/09/07 17:36 International shipment has arrived in Canada
2006/09/11 17:39 KITCHENER, ON Item accepted and entered into sortation plant
Next stop: Komoka, Ontario, Canada - Just west of London, Ontario.
The Skies of Delaware
August 26, 2006
Flight Report from Cliff "Aeronca" Truempy
Although I have followed the WTTM nearly since its inception, a New Jersey Pilot had already signed up to fly so I never dreamed I’d get the chance to participate in the WTTM’s saga. Then in mid-April of this year I receive a PM from Keith asking if I’d be willing to fly the WTTM in Delaware if the originally scheduled pilot couldn’t make it. As time went by and it turned out, he was not able to make it, so I was thrilled!
