Moderators From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 297 posts, RR: 2 Posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 3757 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW FORUM MODERATOR
It is with deep regret that we announce that the head of the site, Paulo Emanuele, was killed in a plane crash here in Santa Monica just a short while ago.
From an executive at DM:
" ... Dear Airliners Crew,
It is with the deepest sorrow that I let you know Paulo died this evening in a tragic plane crash. His plane took off out of Santa Monica Airport at 5:00 PM and lost power. Paulo attempted to return to the airport, but the plane crashed on the runway. This is all we know at this time, as I hear more I will let you all know. I know many of you were dear friends with Paulo.
Paulo loved Airliners and everything it stood for.
Paulo was an amazing Pilot, an amazing photographer, an amazing friend, and an amazing father.
UnattendedBag From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 1668 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 3744 times:
wow! Mine and Im sure everyone's deepest condolences and sympathy are with his family at this time. Very sad news.
Cathay111 From Australia, joined Oct 2006, 51 posts, RR: 24 Reply 11, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3361 times:
Wow, I don't know what to say........
I corresponded with Paulo on numerous occassions and found him a thoroughly decent gentleman. I am saddened by his loss. My thoughts are with his family, his friends and of course his colleagues including all here at airliners.net
There is no disputing he was passionate about this site and loved everything about it, even if it didn't work all of the time!
Farewell Paulo, it's nothing but blue skies for you now......
ZakHH From Germany, joined Jul 2005, 1597 posts, RR: 30 Reply 13, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 3337 times:
This is very sad news, indeed. I can't say that my correspondence with him was always pleasant, but he sure was a true enthusiast who did what he did with a passion. My thoughts are with his family, and everyone who will miss him.
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of...wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew.
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
Dvincent From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 1324 posts, RR: 10 Reply 22, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 3110 times:
I am shocked. A very sad and ironic way to go. While I'm sure people here have had their disagreements with Paulo from time to time (myself included) he was passionate about what he did and I can only offer my sincere condolences to Paulo's family.
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INNflight From Austria, joined Apr 2004, 3614 posts, RR: 69 Reply 23, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 3051 times:
Quoting 2H4 (Reply 5): In the back ground lights you can see SMO's claim to fame - two of finest airport restaurants in the world: "Typhoon" and "The Hump"
I agree, the Typhoon is definitely among the nicest, perfect terrace.
Mclaudio From Portugal, joined Jan 2005, 144 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (1 year 1 week 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 3027 times:
So sad to read this...
My deepest condolences to Paulo's family.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but he sent me some PM's and he seemed such a nice fellow, always so positive.
Rest in Peace Paulo.
Proudly one of the 6 million Portuguese that support SL Benfica!!
About 2 weeks I was in Los Angeles and met him in person. He was a great guy!
R.I.P. buddy!!
And all my thoughts and prayers are with his family!
This is his aircraft, did it happen in it?
From news reports here in LA it looks to be that aircraft. I never met Paulo, but I wouldn't doubt that there was a time when I crossed his path either spotting in the SoCal area or while flying around here in the basin.
As a fellow pilot and A.net'er I give my condolences to Paulo's family.
Skidmarks From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2004, 7008 posts, RR: 68 Reply 31, posted (1 year 1 week 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 2806 times:
Well, after all the aggravation over the migration of the servers, the glitches and the animosity he had to put up with, this is really sad. All I can say is he was doing what he loved and died doing it.
RIP and sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Eksath From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 788 posts, RR: 28 Reply 33, posted (1 year 1 week 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 2645 times:
Dear Paulo,
Thank you for all the hardwork you put in here! You last message to me did convince me of the humanity that works behind the scenes at airliners.net. I did not stop uploading. If I am to meet you in another life, I will finish our last conversation.
I am going to post one of your messages that shows what a decent guy you ARE.
2009-01-20 13:01:02
Hi Suresh
Your PM really hit me hard as I feel the same way you do. I'm actually a ball of nerves over the past 2 months as we try and unwind some really ugly code that was written in the early
days. I apologize from the bottom of my heart and wish only that you give us another chance. The site is actually working much better today after a code push yesterday evening. We feel confident that we have fixed the log out bug (upload issues) and a few more as well.
To answer your question: why people do this for nothing, I must say its for the love of aviation and photography and a bit of vanity and prestige. Well I sure hope we can keep you uploading on Anet..youare a treasured Photog.
My best,
Paulo
Silver1SWA From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 3005 posts, RR: 20 Reply 35, posted (1 year 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 2523 times:
Quoting Eksath (Reply 33): Thank you for all the hardwork you put in here! You last message to me did convince me of the humanity that works behind the scenes at airliners.net.
Paulo and I had a few exchanges by way of PM. When things got really ugly around here last year, I was a bit harsh with him. Needless to say, some of the early exchanges were not the most pleasant.
Back in October, I recieved a random PM from him expressing what a bummer it was that he didn't know we were both attending the same airshow and had we known, he would have loved to meet up. That right there showed me that despite our differences over the site and all the mishaps in the past, he welcomed the idea of meeting a fellow enthusiast. Unfortunately "next year for sure!" wont be a possibility.
Quoting Jid (Reply 12): Who cares about site problem when you hear such sad new.
Agreed. It's especially hard to accept that we will no longer be getting any updates from him.
Rest in Peace, Paulo....thoughts are with your family and friends.
ALL views, opinions expressed are mine ONLY and are NOT representative of those shared by Southwest Airlines Co.
Walter2222 From Belgium, joined Sep 2005, 1145 posts, RR: 39 Reply 37, posted (1 year 1 week 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 2354 times:
I did not visit the site yesterday (because of sickness) and reading this after coming back to the site is shocking, really sad news!
My condolences to his family and friends, RIP
Hamid747 From Iran, joined Dec 2007, 1 posts, RR: 0 Reply 40, posted (1 year 1 week 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 2119 times:
Hi dears. It is very tragic. I am so sorry for that. It is too strange that happened simultaneously with the CHALLENGER space shuttle explosion anniversary (28.1.1986) exactly.I am sure he is in the paradise now with the challenger crew.He served too much to aviation world and flying lovers.Best regards to him and his dear family. Sincerely yours HAMID
AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2508 posts, RR: 55 Reply 42, posted (1 year 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 2095 times:
Quoting Eksath (Reply 33): Thank you for all the hardwork you put in here! You last message to me did convince me of the humanity that works behind the scenes at airliners.net. I did not stop uploading
I am shocked and speechless.....don't know what to say and Suresh I can second that.
Not too long ago, we had a great telephone conversation about a.net, .....lastet over 1 hour. Talked about the past and even some ideas for the future.
Even though I have never met him in person, he seemed to be a great guy, he loved aviation and the new challenge at a.net, trying to make it work. He pushed thru some changes, which was not approved by everyone, but he had a goal => make the site even more successful than it was. The partnership with aviation week was just the beginning......
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