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11-04-2016, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 4,142
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Joe Blank: Rest in Peace
"Van's regrets to announce the death of our friend and colleague Joe Blank after a courageous struggle against cancer. He was 59. Joe worked for Van's since 2006 in builder support and IT administration, and was a highly regarded employee here. He completed an RV-6 in 2004, and flew it extensively, as well as indulging his other interests of sky-diving and mountain biking. He was especially enthusiastic about formation flying as part of the West Coast Ravens, and became Van's go-to pilot for our air-to-air photo shoots. He'll be greatly missed, not only here, but also by the many customers whom he met or assisted over the years. Our condolences to his wife Trish and son Jamie. "
Blue skies, Joe
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11-04-2016, 11:06 AM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,708
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RIP Joe
Too young to be taken like this..............
Reno BBQ a couple years back.
Homecoming ------ just after helping Cathy/Slasher/Weeble with formation intro.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
Last edited by Mike S : 11-04-2016 at 11:32 AM.
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11-04-2016, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Tenino, WA
Posts: 17
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This was one post I was really hoping NOT to see.
Joe was a great help in countless ways on my project, and we enjoyed many wonderful chats while visiting the factory. He will be missed..... 
RIP and eternal blue skies, Joe!
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Chris Michalak
Tenino, WA (KOLM - Olympia, WA)
RV-8: QB Wings
N828CM - Reserved
EAA Lifer
2017 VAF dues happily paid
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11-04-2016, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Redlands, Ca.
Posts: 1,496
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Very Sad!
... I will miss this gentleman very much. He was a real asset to
the RV community, and was always a joy to see and talk with.
Rest in peace Joe, and we will see you soon.
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Allan Nimmo
AntiSplatAero.com
Innovative Aircraft Safety
Products, Tools & ServicesInfo@AntiSplatAero.com Southern California (KREI)
RV-9A / Edge-540
(909) 824-1020
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11-04-2016, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ridgeland, SC
Posts: 2,720
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Our condolences as well. Joe was a great guy, and a respected member of the Van's family.
God Speed Joe--
Tom and Suzanne
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Tom Swearengen, TS Flightlines LLC, AS Flightlines
Joint Venture with Aircraft Specialty
Teflon Hose Assemblies for Experimentals
Proud Vendor for RV1, Donator to VAF
RV7 Tail Kit Completed, Fuse started-Pay as I go Plan
Ridgeland, SC
www.tsflightlines.com, www.asflightlines.com
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11-04-2016, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Battle Ground, Washington
Posts: 138
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RIP Joe
Joe was a good man and a good friend. Big loss to the RV community. I will miss him.
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11-04-2016, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ione, California
Posts: 256
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Joe
Very sad to see this, last year he gave my son and I a tour of Van's. My sincere condolences to his family.
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11-04-2016, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 1,991
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Sad News..
I'm really sad to hear that Joe has passed on. My condolences.
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11-04-2016, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 1,630
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Far too young. God rest your soul Joe.
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"Kindness is never a bad plan."
exemption option waived. Donation appropriate.
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11-04-2016, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
Posts: 4,348
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Joe - you will always be my "lead". I am very disheartened with this news. I had hoped I would have one more chance to see you, but I know your in a better place. Teach those Angels a thing or two about formation flying, friendship, and caring. They need a lead too.
One of the best people I ever flew with. I am very sorry to see you go, but I will carry the memories of our times together.
As you would always say; "Blue Skies".
JJ
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RV6 - Builder/Flying
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Fiat G.46 -(restoration in progress, if I have enough life left in me)
RV1 - Proud Pilot.
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