Conair Tanker Down

[boeingboy]

Are the convair's still owned by KFC? Or is it still a joint venture by Conair and KFC?

[Castorero]

Very sad indeed.

My heartfelt condolences to family, friends, and the community.

[robbreid]

Captain Tim Whiting (Timber), co-pilot has been identified as Brian Tilly (BT)

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[toelessjoe]

Condolences to all the family and friends deeply affected by this tragedy. STL, knowing that people you've known and cared about and who have been taken from you unexpectedly did not suffer in their final moments is important, and I'm sure everyone here agrees when I thank you for that.

[lionheart27]

Condolences. I hope there was no pain, just the love of the job they were doing.
God speed my friends even though I didn't know ya, we are like brothers in this profession.

Ouch! That's got to be his daughter in that photo? Total likeness!

[Bendawrench]

Thoughts and condolenses from Dryden Ontario tanker base.

[. ._]

I hope I never know anyone that gets in a thread like this.

PLEASE, people, fly safely. It makes me sad and angry that this stuff happens.

-istp

[The Old Fogducker]

This tragic loss reminds me so much of the book by Ernest K. Gann....."Fate Is The Hunter."

Good-bye Tim, thank-you for your contribution to my aviation education.

This proves that if it can happen to someone as highly experienced as Tim Whiting, it can most assuredly happen to any one of us.

There but for the grace of God go us.

The Old Fogducker

[kamdo]

Sitting in Hotel,while away from Home...
Hearing of Brian on the News tonight.
Knew him well, met many times.. Heck He was in this room to visit not long ago.
My partner was here at the time and popped of a couple of shots of Him and another Friend.
So So sorry to loose Him, my heart is crushed for His Family.
Seeing his Wife on TV..Broke me, they are going to need all the prayers we can muster for them.

Too many friends have been lost like this..

Missing you already

RG

[Caracrane]

Prayers and condoleances to both families,from another tanker pilot. Eric

[Beaver Driver]

The flags at the Saskatchewan Fire Bases are at half mast in honour of the pilots killed in this crash.

[Krashman]

BT you'll be missed. All those coffees across the street and who can forget the potato peeler story! We'll be praying for your family.

[DC6driver]

The first time I met Tim was as a 22 year old new hire at Conair. He had introduced himself and welcomed me and I started asking questions about the Dash 7 which we had at the time. He offered to show me the aircraft which I was in awe of. I was expecting a quick once over as this senior captain must have more important things to do than show a new guy around. An hour later my head was swimming in all the cool little details a young guy is thirsty for and I couldn't believe the time and energy he was giving to me.

This experience shows exactly how Tim mentored myself and everyone below him. Through all the small and large trials and difficulties this profession brings Tim was a friend and teacher always. I cannot fully express the priceless and lasting impact he has had on so many brethren.

I birddogged Tim through countless fires in the years after that first meeting. In the coordinated dance over the fire he was one of the best. When I would hear his voice calling 5 minutes back from being over head my fire, I felt pride and relief as I knew he was going to make my job a heck of a lot easier.

May he forever be at peace

[snoopy]

What a nice post DC6driver.

Peace.
Kirsten B.

[Ogee]

The first time I met Tim was as a 22 year old new hire at Conair. He had introduced himself and welcomed me and I started asking questions about the Dash 7 which we had at the time. He offered to show me the aircraft which I was in awe of. I was expecting a quick once over as this senior captain must have more important things to do than show a new guy around. An hour later my head was swimming in all the cool little details a young guy is thirsty for and I couldn't believe the time and energy he was giving to me.

This experience shows exactly how Tim mentored myself and everyone below him. Through all the small and large trials and difficulties this profession brings Tim was a friend and teacher always. I cannot fully express the priceless and lasting impact he has had on so many brethren.

I birddogged Tim through countless fires in the years after that first meeting. In the coordinated dance over the fire he was one of the best. When I would hear his voice calling 5 minutes back from being over head my fire, I felt pride and relief as I knew he was going to make my job a heck of a lot easier.

May he forever be at peace

Well said. A beautiful tribute.

[RVgrin]

Link to thread in support of victim's family: viewtopic.php?f=54&t=66650&start=0

[McPhoo]

Does anyone have the info on the memorial for Brian? I thought I saw in a newspaper that it was Aug 14 but not sure on that or where. I used to work at Conair but didn't know him. I just feel like I would like to go and show support.

[aviator2010]

1PM Aug 14th

[bubba070]

Does anyone have the info on the memorial for Brian? I thought I saw in a newspaper that it was Aug 14 but not sure on that or where. I used to work at Conair but didn't know him. I just feel like I would like to go and show support.

A service honoring Brian Tilley’s life will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1:00pm. It will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which is located at 14325 – 53rd Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta

[McPhoo]

Thanks for the replies. Gonna be there...