RIP: Chuck Yeager

cartman · 12-07-2020, 10:54 PM

The first to break the speed of sound passed away at the age of 97

Chuck Yeager, US test pilot who broke sound barrier, dead at 97 | wkyc.com

RainMaker · 12-07-2020, 11:41 PM

He was a real one. Might be time to watch The Right Stuff this weekend.

Vince, Pt. II · 12-08-2020, 12:35 AM

Damn.

GrantDawg · 12-08-2020, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

He was a real one. Might be time to watch The Right Stuff this weekend.

Such a good movie. We tried to watch the History Channel miniseries, and it just didn't hold a candle.

Edward64 · 12-08-2020, 07:34 AM

RIP. Wiki says he only had a HS education and not eligible to be a Mercury 7 astronaut. He had a pretty darn good career though.

Kodos · 12-08-2020, 09:23 AM

My father is a big fan of Chuck Yeager. He's gonna be sad when he finds out.

Swaggs · 12-08-2020, 10:25 AM

One of West Virginia's finest. RIP.

Love this quote attributed to him:

Hamlin, WV never had a pigeon until they erected a statue of me in front of the high school.
— Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) April 28, 2017

PilotMan · 12-08-2020, 01:22 PM

There's certainly some amazing legendary status that he gets to be a part of, and he will always live in the annals of aviation greatness, but I have heard from multiple people who have had contact with him that he was a complete and total asshole. I think he believed everything that everyone ever said about him and insisted they treat him as such.

12-08-2020, 09:23 AM	#6
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	My father is a big fan of Chuck Yeager. He's gonna be sad when he finds out. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

12-08-2020, 10:25 AM	#7
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	One of West Virginia's finest. RIP. Love this quote attributed to him: Hamlin, WV never had a pigeon until they erected a statue of me in front of the high school. — Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) April 28, 2017 __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

12-08-2020, 01:22 PM	#8
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	There's certainly some amazing legendary status that he gets to be a part of, and he will always live in the annals of aviation greatness, but I have heard from multiple people who have had contact with him that he was a complete and total asshole. I think he believed everything that everyone ever said about him and insisted they treat him as such. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

12-07-2020, 11:41 PM	#2
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	He was a real one. Might be time to watch The Right Stuff this weekend.

12-08-2020, 12:35 AM	#3
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Damn.

12-08-2020, 07:34 AM	#5
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	RIP. Wiki says he only had a HS education and not eligible to be a Mercury 7 astronaut. He had a pretty darn good career though.

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