Fatal Crash Today

[firblatz]

My condolences to the Nasta Family, as well as ORA

[greenknight]

I extend my sympathies to the famliy, friends and colleagues of Vincent Nasta.

Sincerely,

Sean Tavares

[Rick]

I also extend my condolences to both the Nasta family and ORA. Rick

[FliegerJG1]

I extend my sympathies to the Nasta family and ORA. My thoughts and prayers are with all at this difficult time.

FliegerJG1

[Jim Bruton]

I looked Mr. Nasta up on the Skytypers site and read a little about him. He was a man of many talents and interests. I think it wonderful that he expressed his love for all these things, from art to flying, in environments of sharing- to inspire people to try new things themselves.

To the Nasta family, thank you for sharing this man with us.

Jim Bruton



Vinny Nasta, Pilot

Vinny Nasta was born in Brooklyn but grew up on Long Island, NY. He began taking flying lessons shortly after graduating from The School of Visual Arts in New York City and has since flown about 100 different airplane types. He has been flying for over 23 years.

Vinny began his career as a freelance artist, and is now a teacher and a flight instructor specializing in tailwheel and aerobatic instruction. He has flown competition aerobatics and currently enjoys flying with the Skytypers as well as flying in airshows.

Vinny recently stated that his favorite airplane to fly is the one he’s about to fly next.

[Charles Gabelmann]

I would also like to extend my sympathies to the Nasta family and ORA.

Charles Gabelmann

[wingnut]

I am very sad to hear of this terrible news. My prayers go out to him and his family.

[Gregvan]

My sympathies are extended to the Nasta family at this terrible time, as well. From what little I've read, Vinny Nasta seemed to be a terrific and multi-talented guy.

What a sad day.

Greg

[Joe Perkel]

Originally Posted by mike_baram

“I love doing this stuff and I love teaching. One of the things I tell the kids is, find something you love to do and be passionate about it. Practice at it and try to be good at it. Don’t be a spectator.” - Vincent Nasta

It may sound trite, but he was doing what he loved when it happened.

That is as nice as it gets, a fitting tribute.

With that kind of mindset, and what was said by the eyewitness, something happened to that airplane that could not be helped.

My Condolences to family and friends.

[SL DIII]

I was very sorry to hear this horrible news. My condolences to the Nasta family and everyone affected by this tragic event.
Tom Polapink