The Extraordinary Life of Bob Hoover (1922-2016) - includes the Zoom recording
Our first Zoom meeting, Wednesday, January 20 at 7PM - the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation and the life of R. A. “Bob” Hoover (1922-2016)
Bob Hoover was one of the most gifted pilots and executives in the history of American aviation. His career spanned seven decades as a fighter pilot, a military test pilot, civilian test pilot, aviation executive and air show performer. General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, himself an immortal aviator, called Bob Hoover “The greatest stick and rudder man who ever lived.” As skilled as he was, Bob Hoover’s greatest gift may well have been his tireless commitment to sharing his passion and his knowledge with his fellow aviators – indeed, with any one who had an interest in flying. Bob Hoover was born to the sky. From his earliest childhood until he left us in October of 2016, his focus was flying. He was obsessed with the unknown; with exploring new limits – with making airplanes and pilots better and safer. The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation supports educational development and mentoringto people of all ages who are pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace.
Our presenters are local residents Brian and Joan Cochran, who serve on the Board of Directors of the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, share with us the extraordinary life of Bob Hoover. Brian is the CEO of Pegasus LLC, a boutique real estate development company of transportation and infrastructure facilities with national expertise. Joan is a trial lawyer and civil litigator and the Founding Partner of Cochran, Davis & Associates, P.C.
Watch the presentation here: https://vimeo.com/539800460