I just learned from Mike McConnville that Harry Roe passed away last week. Harry was a real mentor to me in my early days of learning pattern. He was the best coach I ever worked with and the things he taught me about engines are priceless.

For those who may not be familiar with Harry, he was a WWII P-47 and P-51 pilot. John Britt once built a scale model of Harry's P-51. He was then in the Guard for many years, flying F-84's and other early era jets. Harry had a lot of very interesting flying stories!

Harry was very involved in U/C speed. He worked a lot with Supertigre in developing their engines. I worked with Harry for a few years at World Engines. Maybe some of you will remember Ro-Go fuel. That was Harry. He worked for Emerson Electric for many years and he designed and they produced the Glo-Bee glow plug and a very popular glow driver. The things I learned from him are really too numerous to list. Harry was not a great R/C Pattern pilot, but he had the best eye as a coach I have ever known. His help was a big part of whatever success I have had in pattern. I can still hear him talking to me when I fly now.

I'm sorry to say these last years I really didn't keep in touch with him as well as I should have. I was going to try to see him this year during my Nats trip, but somehow it didn't happen. Now I really wish I had taken the time.

Take care Colonel!