Champ camp: Show us your screens.......

**Cazzie** · November 2nd, 2009, 09:30

It is my sad fortune to inform you that the Champ camp lost a leader. Pointy31, aka Mike Mire, passed into Champ Heaven on September 3rd.

As you all know, many of my repaints and John049's were the inspiration of Pointy, I feel I have lost a true lifetime friend. I am going to miss his Cajun humor and his Cajun Kool-Aid

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Here's to a Champion.

Caz

***OBIO*** · November 2nd, 2009, 10:04

Oh my gosh! Pointy passed away?!?!?!?!? That is a blow to us all. He was such a character.

RIP Pointy. May you always have clear skies, smooth flights and happy landings. You will be missed.

I can't post any screenshots of my Champs as I not at home, but will post one in Pointy's honor later today.

OBIO

***PeteHam*** · November 2nd, 2009, 10:46

It saddens me to read that Pointy31, aka Mike Mire has passed away .

I enjoyed the Champ post .... I think it was one of the longest running.

In memory of Mike I'm going to reinstall the Champ and enjoy the simple pleasures of tree top flying.

Pete.

**nater** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:02

WOW! This is a bit sudden! My prayers go to his family.

**Drzook** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:04

This has to be one of the hardest posts I've ever had to do. Mike was the main reason I started repainting planes to post for other people. I remember he pm'd me asking if I could do an L-16B repaint for him. My response was 'I'm no Leon Louis but I'll give it a shot'. Granted I'm not the best repainter but I never heard anyone complain, and I got nothing but encouragement from Mike. I am absolutely heartbroken right now, but I know that he is in a better place and that gives me some comfort. I have a couple screenshots of another Pointy-inspired repaint; this one inspired by a real-life Tri-Traveler but it worked out pretty good on the Champ as well.
Rest in Peace Pointy. You will be sorely missed.

***JDTinballs*** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:08

Very saddened to hear this, I never really had the pleasure of conversing with Mike, but I will still miss his presence. I enjoyed reading his posts but not being a Champ fan, never joined in. I've slowely come round to enjoying some GA, so as soon as I can, I'll install the champ (link anyone?) and take her up around the Highlands and Islands (sure wish they looked as beautiful and serene in FS as they are in RL as they are a stunning and restful place.)

Fly high and keep pointing at the sky champ!!
Jamie

harleyman · November 2nd, 2009, 11:09

Oh man......Just heard.

how sad....

Will say a special prayer for his family, even though its very late.

***mike_cyul*** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:24

Mike was supposed to be a beta tester on the upcoming Super Cub, and this explains the silence. Extremely sad news indeed, and a great loss. I'll miss his posts, and presence in the forums. A really great guy. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Mike

***Roger*** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:30

So sad to hear this Caz. With his Cajun humour he made us all smile.

R.I.P Pointy

***westjet*** · November 2nd, 2009, 11:49

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 wind swept 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.

John Gillespie Magee Jr.

RIP Pointy31

***Tom Clayton*** · November 2nd, 2009, 12:25

I can't remember any encounter with him that didn't show him to be a man if true upstanding character. His presence here will be truly missed.

***OBIO*** · November 2nd, 2009, 12:51

Here's my Pointy Memorial Flight screen shot. An unfinished paint for the Long Island Classics Champ. I will finish this in Pointy's memory.

OBIO

FlyTexas · November 2nd, 2009, 12:52

Very sad news.

Rest in peace, Pointy.

Brian

***Cees Donker*** · November 2nd, 2009, 13:12

This is very sad! Pointy was only 62! Can't believe he's gone...He was a great guy with great humor.
We've lost a very fine member on this forum. I really am in tears...I wish his family the best in coping with this loss.

Cees

***Matt Wynn*** · November 2nd, 2009, 13:16

i'm flying 'missing man' formation with my Formation of bush aircraft in his memory, you'll be sorely missed Pointy, make sure you show them how we bush fly back down here, "guys to Pointy, one heck of an aviator, friend, family member, the low skies won't be the same without him..." may you rest in piece friend