Aaron- president and CEO of Hogue passed away today while racing his L-29 jet at the Reno air races.

There is video but out of respect I am NOT going to link it.

RIP

A little write up on his jet racing

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That is too bad. I do not know him. But the Hogue name has been associated with the gun industiry for as long as I can remember.

Prayers for his family and many friends I am sure.

Oh my! My condolences and best to the family.

I’m sorry to see he had an accident and passed away.
It’s extreme sports. These things happen.
I hope his business continues to flourish.

Oh, no, I’m sorry to see this happened. Prayers for his family and associates.

That's so sad, may God Bless.

When I first heard the news that a L29 crashed, but pilot not yet identified, I immediately thought of and hoped it was not Heather Penney. Last I heard she has been flying a L29. Her dad, John Penney, flew "Rare Bear" at Reno for years and won at least 4 championships, possibly more, I can't recall right this second. I *think* both of them were there in Reno.

Heather is famed, I guess you might say, for being one of the pair of F16 pilots who took off when 9-11 started and the 2 planes crashed into the World Trade Center. She and her lead were not armed, no missiles or ammo, and were going to ram their F-16's into one of those planes, if they found them. If that mission was successful, they'd not come back alive.

That woman has more guts than anybody I can think of.

You can google her and find out the rest of the story. Fascinating what happened in a flash and they had to deal with it because it was their duty.

RIP to Mr Hogue.

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^^^ but why provide the link to a shit video? Just gives them more undeserved clicks/views.


Sad news about Aaron. Hogue (the company) is a place that I have never regretted spending money at. Good people there.

https://www.avweb.com/air-show...-l-29-crash-at-reno/


By Russ Niles - September 18, 2022



L-29 pilot Aaron Hogue was killed Sunday during the Jet Gold Race at the Stihl National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. Organizers suspended all racing after the accident, which occurred at Outer Pylon 5 about 3:45 p.m. local time. As seen in the accompanying video (graphic and disturbing content) Hogue’s aircraft was turning at high speed when it lost altitude at high speed and exploded.

“All other pilots landed safely and race operations for 2022 have been suspended,” it said. “We express our deepest sympathies to the pilot’s family and friends, as well as racers and race fans who make up our September family.” It would appear Hogue was the only casualty in the tragedy. “The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate,” an event spokesman tweeted. “The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide additional updates.”