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 Post subject: Eves Tall Chief
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:12 am 
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Another legend gone.

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Eves Tall Chief launching in his Eipper Antares at Yosemite in 1979. Photo on Fly Funston archive:
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 Post subject: Re: Eves Tall Chief
PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:02 am 
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I've flown Fort Funston a few times over the years, and I remember "Chief" as a welcoming presence. He will be missed by many.

Thanks for posting.



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 Post subject: Re: Eves Tall Chief
PostPosted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 11:10 pm 
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This really Sucks! Eve's was an Passionate Pilot. He simply loved to Fly. He will be missed,


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