The soaring community lost a good man

[jgallacher]

The third of July Capitan Ken Adams died in his cabin aboard the cruise ship he captioned in Alaska. Ken was an outstanding Sailplane and Tow Plane pilot and a very good Videographer. I knew Ken for about 3 years and admired him for all of the above. He is and will be missed.
Jim Gallacher

[lenb]

Horrible news, I unfortunately never had the privilege to meet Ken in person but had a wonderful e-mail relationship. You're right Jim, he was one of the good ones and will be missed.

[Xroadie]

You mean Ken Adams who tows with the H9 Valiant passed away!?!?!

[jgallacher]

Yes Xroadie H9 Valiant. Jim

[Xroadie]

Holy Cow....he was a young man...only in his 40's!! He is from St. Louis...his dad, Kilburn and I have flown together here in St.Louis.....this is very tragic!!

Pete

[jgallacher]

Hi Pete,
Ken and I talked about his dad flying SGS 1-26 sailplanes. I had a SGS 1-26 and flew it for 16 years in contests. His dad sounded like a guy I would have liked to meet. If you talk to him send my condolences.
Jim

[DennisB]

Ken was 47, he moved to the Pacific Northwest I think back in April, he was a good guy and a great pilot, he flew with us at Camp Pendleton a lot, he did most of those videos you saw. R.I.P. Ken.y