Andy Lennon

[flypaper 2]

Sad news, Andy Lennon died about a week ago. To any of you who have never heard of him, he wrote the bible on model design.

[Dereck]

That is sad - I've been re-reading my copy of his design paperback the last few weeks.

We've lost a real talent, my sympathies to his family.

Dereck

[Bill Harris]

Indeed, the world has lost yet another shining star.

And, sadly, without replacement.


The standard reference for STOL flight is Andy Lennon's Basics of Model Aircraft Design ISBN 0-911295-40-2.

--Bill

[ghoti]

Happy landings Andy. Sure learned a lot from your book. Bill

[GeeW]

His books are the most readable and easiest theory books to understand. Really got me into the theory of what we do.
A great loss to us all.

Gordon

[Tom Harper]

A long, eventful life.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Lennon

[IFLYOS]

Truly a loss. Andy was a true asset to the hobby. I have worn out one copy of his book, and my second is dogeared and glue/fuel stained already. He will be missed.

Gentle winds and smooth landings, Andy.

Tim
AG4RZ

[kevin matthews]

Thanks Mr. Lennon, you wrote a book to show me how to follow my heart's desire.

[C-MIC]

Sad and bad news INDEED...it was those GULL designs in his book brought me back to this hobby after a 20+yrs hiberation. those slot flaps things..and triggered to learn CAD.....
You will be much missed

David

[macboffin]

As long as folks want to fly slow and efficient, and think about slots ; he will be remembered. Inspired a lot of people.