Memorial Service for Vicki Cruse Announced

Photo: Vicki Cruse December 13, 1967-August 22, 2009

A memorial event to celebrate the life of Vicki Cruse will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her hangar at Santa Paula Airport, in California. Vicki Curse died from an aerobatic accident when her Zivko Edge 540 nosedived at an altitude she couldn't bail out from. The celebration is scheduled to begin at 11:30 A.M. Those who are planning in attending you must RSVP (rsvpcpaviation@yahoo.com) and must tell whether you are arriving by plane or car. Lunch will be served. Adam Badger send his deepest condolences to the Cruse Family.

Directions
Drive In: 304 E. Santa Maria St., Santa Paula
Fly in: Aircraft parking at SW end of runway. Monitor radio for instructions

International Aerobatic Club President Vicki Cruse Dies

Photo Courtesy of http://www.usnationalaerobatics.org/ (Vicki Cruse)
President of the International Aerobatic Club and airshow pilot Vicki Cruse died on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the age of 40. Vicki Cruse died after she lost control of her Zivko Edge 540 which nosedived into the ground. She was at an altitude that prevented her from bailing out from the aircraft. Vicki Cruse was the president of the International Aerobatic Club since 2005 and was re-elected at AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. Adam Badger wishes his deepest condolences to the Cruse family.

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