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G.Barber -> Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 12:20 AM)
It is with a heavy heart that I must pass some sad news on to all of the members of RCU. Mike Buzzeo, AKA Minnflyer, passed away at his home Monday night, April 9th, 2012. While the details surrounding his unexpected death are still to be determined, his wife granted me permission to post this thread to inform all of his loyal followers of this grievous misfortune. Minnflyer and I have been writing partners for RCU and the best of friends since January of 2009. I know that I will surely miss him, and there is a hole of un-imaginable size left in my life. March of this year marked Mike’s 10th year with RCU, as a reviewer, moderator, and general member. I know that his advice, jokes, and sometimes off-key remarks will be missed greatly. Not only have we all lost a dear friend, but we have lost a man who was willing to share his knowledge of RC with anyone and everyone who asked. I want to take this opportunity to thank Mike for all he did for me – he was my BEST friend, my teacher, my mentor, and a second father to me. We’ll all miss you, Ol’ Buddy. May the winds be calm and the skies be clear wherever you are! Though you may have read some (or all) of Minnflyer's articles and reviews, I have included a list to them in case you'd like a second look. Articles by Mike Buzzeo (Minnfler) Minnflyer on: A Salute to Dads http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1256 The Southern Minnesota Model Aircraft Club- Watts over Owatonna http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1275 Minnflyer on: Flutter http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1289 Minnflyer on: Fun with PVC http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1210 Minnflyer on: Takes a CLOSER look at CA Hinges! http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1180 Minnflyer on: Kit Building 101 http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1196 Minnflyer's Wing Repair: Fixing a Leading Edge http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=998 Twin City Radio Controllers 33rd Annual TCRC Auction http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1092 Minnflyer on: Lets Talk Tanks http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1068 Minnflyer on: How to Build a Sanding Box. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1059 Info By Minnflyer: Trikes vs Taildraggers http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=866 Video How to Another Look at Covering http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=726 Balancing Upside Down! http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=601 Twin City Radio Controllers 29th Annual Auction http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=489 Got Smoke? http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=455 Mike Buzzeo Soldering http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=172 Minnflyer on: How To Sheeting Repair http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=98 Minnflyer on: How to- Balancing http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=84 Minnflyer on: How to Covering http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=67 Minnflyer on: Installing CA Hinges http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=55 Reviews by Mike Buzzeo (Minnflyer) FlyZone Focke-Wulf 190 RTF http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1400 Great Planes Christen Eagle GP/EP ARF 42.5 http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1383 Giant Model Products 50cc Gee Bee R-3 Fantasy Race http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1378 Great Planes Waco YMF-5D http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1366 Great Planes Escapade .61 http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1345 Top Flite P-40 Warhawk http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1336 Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 Pattern 60 ARF http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1332 FlyZone Cessna Corvalis Rx-R http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1315 Great Planes Model Distributors RealFlight G5.5 http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1306 Down and Locked Retract Conversion http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1294 FlyZone Switch EP http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1288 FlyZone Select Scale Super Cub http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1282 ParkZone Sukhoi SU-26XP BNF http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1276 Tactic Tactic TTX404 http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1264 AeroCinema.com - totally devoted to aircraft and aerospace videos http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1278 Great Planes / Electrifly Evader EDF Jet ARF http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1260 FlyZone Playmate http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1248 The Wings Maker Handyman EP (Pre-assembled Combo) http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=1237 Traplet Publications Ltd. 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RCKen -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:46 AM)
Geoff called me this morning with this news and I still can't come to the realization that my dear friend is gone. Mike and I have been here with RCU almost from the start, and we became friends almost instantly when we met. While Mike and I had a few things that we disagreed with each other on, we both worked well together and I know I could always count on him to be there for me. The hobby has suffered a great loss with Mike's passing and I have lost a dear friend. Mike always had a great way of getting information across to people that I always admired. I hope that wherever Mike is now he has windless days at the field and that his batteries are always charged'' Rest in peace my dear friend. I will miss you always!!!! Ken

tommygun32 -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 8:10 AM)
My deepest condolences to the RCU Team & Mike's family and friends. Mike, you leave an amazing legacy. Rest in Peace.

TomCrump -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 10:42 AM)
Mike will be missed by all of us. While I never personally met him, I grew to respect his opinions on many aspects of our hobby. You could always rely on Mike's answers to our questions. He had the experience to back up what he said. His willingness to provide information was unmatched, and he provide it in a well written, no BS manner. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

TimBle -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 10:54 AM)
Sincere condolences to His family and friends. This is indeed a shock. I appreciated his posts and reviews as he always gave a very balanced view on any topic. RIP

bingo field -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 11:06 AM)
I used to talk to him "off to the side" here on RCU, to me, he was a cornerstone for this place. I will miss his contributions, as will the staff of RCU. My condolences to his family, also.

Kaos Rulz -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 11:36 AM)
What a terrible shock to hear of Mike's passing. He was always energetic and full of spirit with his batteries always fully charged. He's a long pole in this RCU tent that will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends, of whom he has a lot. Mike- Rest in Peace.

pettit -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 11:44 AM)
I have known Mike for many years and we always enjoyed rattling each others cages at flying events, talking about cameras, writing styles and other R/C related topics. All I can say is that we will all miss him. Mike, please save a place at the table for me....

BarracudaHockey -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 12:38 PM)
What a tremendous loss to the community as a whole and to me as a personal friend. Fair winds my friend.

scale only 4 me -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 12:59 PM)
We all were indeed blessed to have him with us for the short time we did,, Peace be with his Family and Friends

Red Scholefield -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:19 PM)
Sad indeed, so young. Mike will be missed by all.

Minnreefer -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:20 PM)
Mike was very helpful in getting me into this hobby, I have meet with him several times and always a great guy. He will be missed and I will never be able to look at an ultra sport without thinking of him. Jonathan

exeter_acres -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:27 PM)
Wow...How truly sad Prayers to family

TFF -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:35 PM)
My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

beau0090_99 -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:49 PM)
I was shocked to here this news. I really will miss him. I last saw him at our annual auction and I wish I had spent more time talking to him, as he always had something interesting to tell me. His talents were far more varied than a lot of us thought. He was a genuine nice guy who was always willing to help people out. We need more like him. Curtis

flyinwalenda -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 1:56 PM)
RIP Mike. I never knew you but have read your articles and you gave a lot to the community. Prayers to his family as well. Re-reading Mikes Father's Day article I assume Mike's Father is still living and if so I can only imagine how hard this will be for him to bear loosing another son.

Mustangman40 -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:20 PM)
This is truly sad news, my prayers are with his family.. I never met Mike but he has helped me any time I asked and for that I am grateful, he will be missed by many... Mike, may the sky's be mild and open. Thank you for your unselfishness and willingness to help others, it is the truest test of a man and the purest way to show the type of person you are. R.I.P my friend.. Jimbo

redbiscuits -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:22 PM)
Very sorry to hear this, Godbless him and his family.

drdoom -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:27 PM)
Their are people in the hobby and than their people who teach and enjoy the hobby. Thanks Mike for the help. You will be truly missed.

bikerbc -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:30 PM)
I was shocked to hear this news. I thought it was some kind of sick joke at first..My prayers go out to Mikes family..RIP Mike and thanks for all your help..Mike was truly a special person who gave selflessly..I know he was close to his Dad ..I hope his Dad is okay..It must be very hard...

Meesh -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:37 PM)
Much, much too young to have passed. My condolences to his family. Bob

landeck -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 2:44 PM)
I was shocked when I heard the news of Mike's passing. He always had a good answer and was able to explain things with both words and pictures in a way that was easy to understand. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Mike, may you now fly with good weather all the time. Bruce

GerKonig -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 3:08 PM)
Sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and friends. And I do not know if he had a big family, but I am sure he had many friends. Gerry

Burc -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 3:08 PM)
Mike was a friend and a mentor to me. I will miss him dearly. May he fly in clear blue skies and rest in peace...

JohnMcGowan -> RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away (4/11/2012 3:33 PM)
How sad to hear this. May God give him and his family peace and security during this time of his passing. John

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