Gregory P. Doe was born in 1945 to Catherine (Katie) and Thomas (Tommy) Doe Jr., the third of three sons, in Dearborn MI. From an early age Greg had an interest in aviation, and it likely was part of his DNA since his grandfather, a West Point graduate, was the first president of Eastern Air Transport (later Eastern Airlines). Greg’s father was a 1928 silver medalist in the Second Winter Olympics and an employee of Vickers Hydraulics in aircraft sales. He was part of a team that installed a hydraulic hoist on a helicopter towards the end of WWII and was the first person to be lifted by a winch-equipped helicopter. Tommy Doe’s aircraft log book included 13 hours in a Vultee BT-13.

Around the age of 8 or 9 Greg’s modeling began in earnest with 1/2A control line flying, which led to larger .29 and .35 size models. Youth membership in the AMA came in 1958. In 1959 Greg started RC with rudder only, single channel 1/2A escapement-actuated airplanes. By 1964 Greg had advanced to multi-channel reed flyers. In the mid to late 1960s pylon racing was in its infancy, and Greg was smitten. After a couple of local races Greg flew in his first Nats in 1969. This event was held in Phildelphia and the model was a Rivets. The airplane crashed due to radio failure (EK Logictrol disease). Not to be deterred he continued to pursue his pylon passion (vice) for the next 50+ years.

Some of Greg’s accomplishments include:

• Married father of 3, and grandfather of 5
• Licensed Private Pilot, and A&P Mechanic
• AMA Contest Director, Leader Member and former AMA Associate VP
• FAI Pylon Team selection member
• Former SEMPRA President
• Former NMPRA District VP
• CD of numerous regional and National pylon events including the F-1 Championship race as well as the FAI team selection race that selected the only FAI team to ever sweep 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at a World Championships
• Two-time Nats Pylon Event Director
• Author of three construction articles published in Model Airplane News
• Multiple awards for finish and design at the Toledo Trade Show
• The last recipient of the Testors Best Finish Trophy (currently on display in the AMA museum)
• Manufacturer of a popular .15 size P39/P63 Quarter Midget pylon racer, approximately 215 kits sold
• Science Olympiad coach for gliders, rubber powered airplanes and helicopters as well as coaching other SO events
• Completed a three-year frame-off restoration on a 1957 Chevrolet

Greg With P39 He Built For His Son Tom

Rough River QM15 Trophy Presented To Greg By Shorty Holtsclaw

Testor's Best Finish Perpetual Trophy, Greg Was The 25th Recipient

1957 Chevy 150 Sedan Utility With Greg's 5 Year Old Grandson And P-51