R.I.P John Deakin

[Stephanie B]

Word through the grapevine is that John Deakin, retired JAP captain, former pilot for Air America, writer of columns for AvWeb and author of the book "Full Throttle" has died.

 

[Fearless Tower]

See….operate lean of peak and you die.

In all seriousness, very sad news. Deakin has done much for GA. He’ll be missed.

 

[Aviatordoc]

I loved the pelican's perch articles. RIP Mr. Deakin.

 

[flyingron]

John flew for JAL (Japan Airlines). I hope that was a typo in the initial post, but it reads as an ethnic slur.

 

[sarangan]

Very sad. There is a long series of articles on AvWeb called Pelican's Perch by John Deakin that I still enjoy reading.

 

[noahfong]

So sad. I, too, truly enjoyed reading and re-reading Pelican's Perch.

 

[NJP_MAN]

John flew for JAL (Japan Airlines). I hope that was a typo in the initial post, but it reads as an ethnic slur.

I was confused by that. Thanks for clearing it up for me.

 

[Morgan3820]

John flew for JAL (Japan Airlines). I hope that was a typo in the initial post, but it reads as an ethnic slur.

Not to me. But glad you brought it up, it added a lot to the conversation.