RIP: Chuck Yeager

cartman · 12-07-2020, 09:54 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, 10:41 PM

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

Vince, Pt. II · 12-07-2020, 11:35 PM

Damn.

GrantDawg · 12-08-2020, 06:01 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, 06:34 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, 08:23 AM

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

Swaggs · 12-08-2020, 09:25 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, 12:22 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, 08:23 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, 09:25 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, 12:22 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.

12-07-2020, 10:41 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.

12-07-2020, 11:35 PM	#3
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Damn.

12-08-2020, 06:34 AM	#5
Edward64 General Manager 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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