APC....loss of a geat one.
10-09-2010, 06:38 PM
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APC....loss of a geat one.
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Fred Burgdorf, the owner of APC propellers, aka Landing Products. A great innovator, competitor and all around fine gentleman. He lost his battle with cancer on 9-1-10. It looks like he made arrangements for his company to continue without his guidance.
10-09-2010, 07:11 PM
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this is sad news..........i met Fred once when they were first developing these props.
we were given and tried many different sizes and pitch on our comp FF planes......even blew a blade and and airplane to boot
.......Fred made many improvements for safety based on the guys that tested his props for him. he'll be missed for sure.
thx for letting us know
we were given and tried many different sizes and pitch on our comp FF planes......even blew a blade and and airplane to boot
.......Fred made many improvements for safety based on the guys that tested his props for him. he'll be missed for sure.thx for letting us know
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RE: APC....loss of a geat one.
Fred was a great all around stand up guy who won even when he lost. He will be remembered with fondness every time I see one of his grey props. Thanks Fred!!
