Scale Soaring UK

It is with great sadness I inform you that today we lost our good friend Geoff Pearce.
He has finally succumbed to the cancer battle he has so bravely fought for a number of years.
All that new him would say what a happy, friendly, chap he was. He would do anything for anybody and would have a good word to say about everybody,
I have had the privilege of knowing him for more than 30 years during which time we laughed and cried together over many flights. I will in time post photos of our time together. I will miss him very much.

Rest in peace Geoff.

We have certainly lost a fun loving member of the scale glider scene. Someone I always loved spending time with at events. Sleep well old pal and happy flying.

So sorry to hear this sad news. I’ve only known Geoff since I started scale gliding and tugging, about 13 years ago, but met him many times at the weekend and longer events such as Milson and Binham. He was always great company, warm and friendly, and with interesting stories. In more recent times, when he was quite unwell and struggled a bit with flying we had some great times at Milson trimming out and flying his large electric soarer. He loved his holidays at Milson and often stayed on as guest of the owner, just to ‘chill out’
I will very much miss Geoff not being about at the events, he was such a character. RIP Geoff

Geoff in relatively recent times at Binham:

R.I.P Geoff.

It was great to know you.

BC

Goodbye to a good friend. Geoff was the nicest person you could wish to meet. Typical of his generation. Always cheerfull regardles of how he was feeling. He would ring me up just to ask how I was doing and to talk about his grandsons band. He will be missed by all of us on the flying fields throughout the country. A truly genuine sweet old chap. Rest in peace Geoff.

RIP Geoff,
A shame you didn’t get to finish your Orlic, but I’m sure you will be watching out for it from above.
Peter

I only knew Geoff the last 5 years but he became one of my closest friends in the gliding world. I will always remember him and miss him. Especially the hospitality he and lin showed me and my wife .

Oh what a sad day and what a gaping hole is left in our soaring community.

RIP Geoff you were a truly nice fella.

I am truly sad to hear of Geoff's passing. I only met him when I started scale soaring back in 2008 but right from the off he was friendly and kind to this unknown Scotsman. Over the intervening years I have enjoyed his company at soaring events. He even offered me a bunk in his camper van on one occasion.
I will miss you Geoff, sleep sound!
Brian.

Oh dear Geoff, what have you gone and done. We thought you were going to keep going for ever. You certainly lead us to think that this wasn't going to get you. And that was what made you so special, you never gave in, always smiling and always keen with a new idea to focus on. And that is how you will still live in our hearts and minds, ever joyful and always welcoming. We will miss you Geoff, but always with a happy thought.
RIP our friend.
Ray, Mandy and all of us.

Sad news indeed,RIP Geoff

Geoff

Fly high, Geoff! Always smiling with time to chat. Aerotow meets won't be the same without you and the Kawasaki green glider!
RIP

Barry A

Such sad news, I am truly saddened to hear the loss of Geoff to this terrible disease.
Mel and I always enjoyed his company at the various meetings he came to, such a lovely gent.
RIP Geoff

We only met Geoff through the aerotow events and you couldnt have met a nicer bloke, always good for a laugh and joke even when he was obviously ill. I can only imagine him and Capt Sir Tom Moore having a good chinwag on there way to where ever we go next. Bye Geoff, it was a real pleasure knowing you and the model gliding scene have lost a real gent.
Always in our memories, Pat & Jane

Saddened when I got the call yesterday but in a quiet way pleased that he is finally at peace after his major struggles for the past few years. I will miss him very much, not only for his company but the oportunity to fly his models for him and the support he gave to the Ghost Squadron at the events we ran.
RIP Geoff.

Nothing will quite be the same...Geoff was a gentleman, and will be sorely missed.

Sad news indeed, was always a pleasure to spend some time with Geoff at the aerotows, his friendly banter will be missed.

It was a pleasure to have known Geoff, such a lovely man. I will always remember how he was the first to jump to my aid when I treed my Cherokee at Milson. Thanks for the friendship and legacy of memories Geoff - RIP.

Gutted, he was a lovely bloke.

Simon

Happy Days

Only met Geoff at events at Binham What a kind true gentleman he will be greatly missed by all

Blue skies and strong thermals Geoff - fly high

A short message I have received from Geoff's children.

"Re: my Dad Geoff Pearce

Thank you for all your wonderful messages, it has meant a great deal us (his 2 Daughters) (Sam & Janine) "

Geoff was a lovely chap who will be missed by so many. I only ever met Geoff at events and it was always great to chat with him.

RIP Geoff, truly lovely man. Will miss our chats.
Rob Coles