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1. 01:34 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (John Bickham)
2. 03:31 AM - John Williamson Autobiography (Louis Buckley)
3. 05:29 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (Russ Kinne)
4. 05:40 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (David Key)
5. 06:12 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (robert bean)
6. 08:12 AM - Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon- Update (Ken Korenek)
7. 09:17 AM - John Williamson (Arksey@aol.com)
8. 09:45 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (Ralph B)
9. 11:16 AM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (cristalclear13)
10. 12:06 PM - Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (Bob Dalton)
11. 02:52 PM - John Williamson (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
12. 03:06 PM - Re: John Williamson (cristalclear13)
13. 07:03 PM - john williamson (boyd)
14. 07:47 PM - Re: Re: John Williamson (DAquaNut@aol.com)
15. 07:59 PM - Re: 4 stroke in a kolb (Mark)
16. 09:02 PM - Re: John Williamson (Larry Cottrell)
17. 09:31 PM - Re: Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon (Wayne McCullough)
18. 10:33 PM - Re: John Williamson (TheWanderingWench)
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
There is no way words can say what should be said. There are so many people that
John W touched in such a positive way. I was just a small, small part of John's
great life and I am very thankful for those precious times.
John was a great aviator and an even greater person.
My thoughts and prayers are with John's family and close friends.
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Thanks too much,
John Bickham
Mark III-C w/ 912UL
St. Francisville, LA
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| Subject: | John Williamson Autobiography |
Indeed we have lost a good friend. He was quite a guy. As a reminder
has is a biographic sketch:
Biography
John A. Williamson
I was born August 1, 1949 in Lewiston, ID and grew up in the Northwest.
I call my hometown, Orofino, ID and
enlisted in the U.S. Army for Warrant Officer Flight Training shortly
after graduating from Orofino High School.
I served in the U.S. Army at the ranks of El, E5 and Warrant Officer
(Grades One through Four) from August
1968 until retirement on 1 September 1989 as a CW4. Trained as a pilot,
I got to serve in several capacities:
Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner flying
Beechcraft U-21A multiengine airplanes.
Flight time: 1,338
Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner flying Bell
AH-1G, AH-1S(MOD, PROD, ECAS,and
FM), UH-1(A, B, D, H and M) and OH-58A helicopters. Flight time: 4,519
Held positions of Airfield and unit Operations Officer, Flight
Standards Officer, Instructor Pilot, Aviation
Training Officer, and Military Representative to the FAA Southern Region
Headquarters
I completed tours of duty at:
'E' Company 2nd Battalion 1st Training Brigade, Fort Polk, LA: Aug-Oct
1968.
3rd Warrant Officer Candidate Company, Fort Wolters, TX: Oct 1968-Mar
1969. Class 69-19.
4th Warrant Officer Candidate Company, Fort Rucker, AL: Mar-Jul 1969.
Class 69-19
Cobra Hall, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA: Jul-Sep 1969.
'A' Troop 7th Squadron 1st Air Cavalry Regiment 1st Aviation Brigade,
Vinh Long, Republic of Vietnam:
Sep 1969-Sep 1970.
206th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter), Fort Clayton, Panama
Canal Zone, Panama: Oct- Dec 1970.
Cobra Hall, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA: Jan-Mar 1972.
Troop 'F', 8th Cavalry 1st Aviation Brigade, Da Nang, Republic of
Vietnam: Apr-Oct 1972.
Troop 'F', 8th Cavalry 1st Aviation Brigade, Bien Hoa, Republic of
Vietnam: Oct 1972-Feb 1973.
'D' Troop 3rd Squadron 8th Cavalry Regiment 8th Infantry Division,
Finthen Army Airfield, Mainz,
Germany: Apr 1973-Sep 1976.
Aviation Training Center, Fort Rucker, AL: Oct-Nov 1976.
'D' Troop 4th Squadron 12th Cavalry Regiment 5th Infantry Division,
Fort Polk, LA: Dec 1976-May 1978.
Aviation Training Center. Fort Rucker, AL: May 1978-Mar 1981.
'C' Company (Attack) 3rd Aviation Battalion 3rd Infantry Division,
Schweinfurt Army Airfield, Germany:
Apr 1981-Mar 1984.
Regional Representative to the Federal Aviation Administration,
Southern Region, Atlanta, GA: Apr 1984-
Apr 1988.
Aviation Detachment, Polk Army Airfield, Fort Polk, LA: May 1988-Aug 1989.
I served two combat tours in Vietnam as a Cobra attack helicopter
(AH-1G) pilot flying 1,582 hours of combat
flight time and logging a total of 1,756 hours while in country. Units
of combat zone assignment were 'A' Troop
7th Squadron 1st Air Cavalry 1st Aviation Brigade at Vinh Long,
Callsign: Apache 33 and Apache 38 and Troop 'F',
8th Cavalry 196 Light Infantry Brigade then 1st Aviation Brigade at Da
Nang and Bien Hoa, Callsign: Blue Ghost
22. During my tours in Vietnam, I was able to get my aircraft shot-up
eleven times, get shot-down twice, and crash
twice. I also watched twenty seven of my scout aircraft get shot down or
crash and was able to assist in getting all
of the downed crewmen out without the loss of a single life. I destroyed
innumerable houses, warehouses, and
wheeled vehicles and shot at several North Vietnamese tanks.
Military awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross (5 awards),
Bronze Star Medal (2 awards), Meritorious
Service Medal (3 awards). Air Medal (56 awards, one for Valor), Army
Commendation Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal (5 campaigns), Armed Forces
Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon (4 tours), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (2
awards, one with Star one with Palm),
Vietnam Service Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge,
and Master Army Aviator Badge.
While on Active Duty, I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, 13 December 1980.
2
After retirement from the U.S. Army, I flew a Bell Jet Ranger BIII
supporting offshore operations in the Gulf of
Mexico for Petroleum Helicopters for five months while waiting for my
Class date with American Airlines.
Flight time: 201
I hired on with American Airlines in Nov 1989. During this employment I
was based at New York (LGA),
Miami (MIA), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas/ Fort Worth (DFW). I flew several
aircraft and crew positions until I
retired early on 1 February 2002.
Captain on McDonald-Douglas MD-80 and Fokker F-100
First Officer on Boeing 767 & 757, McDonald-Douglas MD-80 and Boeing 727
Flight Engineer on Boeing 727
Flight time: Captain 822, First Officer 6,692, Flight Engineer 413
I currently hold FAA Ratings of:
Airline Transport Pilot
Airplane Multiengine Land, B-757 B-767 DC-9 FK-100
Commercial Privileges Airplane Single Engine Land, Rotorcraft-Helicopter,
Instrument Helicopter
Flight Instructor
Airplane Single and Multiengine
Instrument Airplane
I am currently flying the Kolb Kolbra that I built and finished in Jun
2002. I have also built a Zenith CH701 and
am building two BKFliers model BK1 in my garage at this time. I fly
regularly and have accumulated over 15,485
flight hours. I am an EAA Technical Counselor and EAA Flight Advisor and
member of EAA Chapter 34 at
Arlington, Texas.
Kolbra Pilot N49KK
John Williamson
Arlington, Texas
http://home.tx.rr.com/kolbrapilot
>
> Time: 10:33:00 PM PST US
> From: "Ken Korenek" <kkorenek@tx.rr.com>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon
>
> Kolbers,
>
>
> It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John Williamson, Kolb
> Kolbra, N49KK crashed and was killed just before 10 AM local time, Sunday,
> May 25th at the Skinner Ranch Airport (12OR), Jordan Valley, Oregon.
> (Skyvector Link: http://skyvector.com/#35-9-3-5601-1393)
>
>
> >From information relayed from the remote area by the investigating Sherriff,
> John was flying with two other airplanes. The other two planes landed and
> were going to take pictures as John did a fly-by. As he flew by in a sharp
> bank, something happened and he went down.
>
>
> It is almost certain that he did not suffer.
>
>
> All this information is very preliminary and the only thing certain is that
> we lost a friend.
>
>
> I am John's flying buddy here in Arlington and am trying my best to help the
> family thru this tragedy. I was unaware of who was accompanying John after
> the Monument Valley weekend, so if any of you know who the other two planes
> and pilots might be, please relay any contact information you may have to
> me.
>
>
> I will keep you all posted as new information presents itself and will
> advise you of funeral arrangements when they are final.
>
>
> John was a really good guy and I am going to miss him.
>
>
> Ken Korenek
>
> Arlington, Texas
>
> 817-657-6500 cell
>
> 817-483-8054 home
>
> 972-641-5029 work
>
> kkorenek@tx.rr.com
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
Ken
I think John Hauck may have been one of the other pilots
do not archive
On May 26, 2008, at 1:27 AM, Ken Korenek wrote:
> Kolbers,
>
> It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John
> Williamson, Kolb Kolbra, N49KK crashed and was killed just before
> 10 AM local time, Sunday, May 25th at the Skinner Ranch Airport
> (12OR), Jordan Valley, Oregon. (Skyvector Link: http://
> skyvector.com/#35-9-3-5601-1393)
>
> =46rom information relayed from the remote area by the investigating
> Sherriff, John was flying with two other airplanes. The other two
> planes landed and were going to take pictures as John did a fly-
> by. As he flew by in a sharp bank, something happened and he went
> down.
>
> It is almost certain that he did not suffer.
>
> All this information is very preliminary and the only thing certain
> is that we lost a friend.
>
> I am John=92s flying buddy here in Arlington and am trying my best to
> help the family thru this tragedy. I was unaware of who was
> accompanying John after the Monument Valley weekend, so if any of
> you know who the other two planes and pilots might be, please relay
> any contact information you may have to me.
>
> I will keep you all posted as new information presents itself and
> will advise you of funeral arrangements when they are final.
>
> John was a really good guy and I am going to miss him.
>
> Ken Korenek
> Arlington, Texas
> 817-657-6500 cell
> 817-483-8054 home
> 972-641-5029 work
> kkorenek@tx.rr.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
At MV JW said John Hauck and him were continuing on.
From: kkorenek@tx.rr.comTo: kolb-list@matronics.comSubject: Kolb-List: Trag
edy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, OregonDate: Mon, 26 May 2008 00:27:49
-0500
Kolbers,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John Williamson, Kolb
Kolbra, N49KK crashed and was killed just before 10 AM local time, Sunday,
May 25th at the Skinner Ranch Airport (12OR), Jordan Valley, Oregon. (Sk
yvector Link: http://skyvector.com/#35-9-3-5601-1393)
>From information relayed from the remote area by the investigating Sherriff
, John was flying with two other airplanes. The other two planes landed a
nd were going to take pictures as John did a fly-by. As he flew by in a s
harp bank, something happened and he went down.
It is almost certain that he did not suffer.
All this information is very preliminary and the only thing certain is that
we lost a friend.
I am John=92s flying buddy here in Arlington and am trying my best to help
the family thru this tragedy. I was unaware of who was accompanying John
after the Monument Valley weekend, so if any of you know who the other two
planes and pilots might be, please relay any contact information you may ha
ve to me.
I will keep you all posted as new information presents itself and will advi
se you of funeral arrangements when they are final.
John was a really good guy and I am going to miss him.
Ken Korenek
Arlington, Texas
817-657-6500 cell
817-483-8054 home
972-641-5029 work
kkorenek@tx.rr.com
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
I'm at a loss for words........
On 26, May 2008, at 1:27 AM, Ken Korenek wrote:
> Kolbers,
>
> It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John
> Williamson, Kolb Kolbra, N49KK crashed and was killed just before
> 10 AM local time, Sunday, May 25th at the Skinner Ranch Airport
> (12OR), Jordan Valley, Oregon. (Skyvector Link: http://
> skyvector.com/#35-9-3-5601-1393)
>
> =46rom information relayed from the remote area by the investigating
> Sherriff, John was flying with two other airplanes. The other two
> planes landed and were going to take pictures as John did a fly-
> by. As he flew by in a sharp bank, something happened and he went
> down.
>
> It is almost certain that he did not suffer.
>
> All this information is very preliminary and the only thing certain
> is that we lost a friend.
>
> I am John=92s flying buddy here in Arlington and am trying my best to
> help the family thru this tragedy. I was unaware of who was
> accompanying John after the Monument Valley weekend, so if any of
> you know who the other two planes and pilots might be, please relay
> any contact information you may have to me.
>
> I will keep you all posted as new information presents itself and
> will advise you of funeral arrangements when they are final.
>
> John was a really good guy and I am going to miss him.
>
> Ken Korenek
> Arlington, Texas
> 817-657-6500 cell
> 817-483-8054 home
> 972-641-5029 work
> kkorenek@tx.rr.com
>
>
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| Subject: | Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon- Update |
Kolbers,
I just talked to one of the gentlemen who witnessed the accident.
It seems that 4 airplanes were out flying around and having a good time
committing aviation out in "God's Country" when one of the group needed to
relieve himself. It was decided to stop at the Skinner Ranch to take care
of business. 3 of the 4 landed while John Williamson decided to stay aloft
and circle the field.
On about the second time around, one of the guys on the ground looked up and
saw John in a steep bank right on the deck. Apparently, the right wingtip
caught and it was all over very quickly. One of the guys approached the
plane to see John's condition and check for signs of life, but it was
apparent that the event was not survivable.
I contacted the FAA early this morning and was told that an investigator
will arrive on the scene to do the investigation sometime before noon MST.
There will be very little more information until the formal findings are
published by the NTSB/FAA.
At this point, we do not know what happened. Anything said is purely
speculation. And actually, we may never know exactly what happened.
But, what we do know is that John was a good pilot who left this world
quickly, without suffering and doing what he truly loved to do.
One cannot ask for much more than that.
Ken Korenek
Arlington, Texas
817-657-6500 cell
817-483-8054 home
972-641-5029 work
kkorenek@tx.rr.com
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The news of John Williamson=99s aircraft crash and death is shocking.
I am
sad. What a wonderful man. I am proud to have met him. My prayers are with
him
and his family.
Jim Swan
Firestar ll Michigan
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
Kolbers, I just turned on my computer after a few days off-line and seeing this
news is very tragic. I emailed John with questions about his Kolbra as I bought
one a month ago. John is one very qualified guy to fly most any aircraft. Had
he flown down on the deck, there was probably something there he didn't anticipate
and it got him.
When John H returns we will hear more ....
My condolences to John's family ....
Ralph B.
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Ralph B
Original Firestar 447
N91493 E-AB
21 years flying it
Kolbra 912UL
N20386
0 years flying it
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
My prayers and sympathy go out to all John Williamson's family and friends!
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Cristal
Mark II Twinstar
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| Subject: | Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
All,
I too am saddened to hear of the news of John, what a wonderful man and a
most experienced pilot. I will miss him and all his wonderful flying
pictures journals.
"God Bless you John"
John H and others that were with John, my thoughts are with you, what an
awful event for you all to experience.
Bob Dalton
wiserguy@comcast.net
_____
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ken Korenek
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 10:28 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon
Kolbers,
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that John Williamson, Kolb
Kolbra, N49KK crashed and was killed just before 10 AM local time, Sunday,
May 25th at the Skinner Ranch Airport (12OR), Jordan Valley, Oregon.
(Skyvector Link: http://skyvector.com/#35-9-3-5601-1393)
>From information relayed from the remote area by the investigating Sherriff,
John was flying with two other airplanes. The other two planes landed and
were going to take pictures as John did a fly-by. As he flew by in a sharp
bank, something happened and he went down.
It is almost certain that he did not suffer.
All this information is very preliminary and the only thing certain is that
we lost a friend.
I am John's flying buddy here in Arlington and am trying my best to help the
family thru this tragedy. I was unaware of who was accompanying John after
the Monument Valley weekend, so if any of you know who the other two planes
and pilots might be, please relay any contact information you may have to
me.
I will keep you all posted as new information presents itself and will
advise you of funeral arrangements when they are final.
John was a really good guy and I am going to miss him.
Ken Korenek
Arlington, Texas
817-657-6500 cell
817-483-8054 home
972-641-5029 work
kkorenek@tx.rr.com
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I looked thru my photos of Monument Valley from this year and sadly
didn't get a close up of him. The attached is a photo of him doing what
he enjoyed most. His comment after landing was I like flying so I not
going to set it down before I need to. That was 5/17/08 at 10:00AM at
Monument Valley.
I'm shocked. He was the best and will be deeply missed. My condolences
to John's family.
Rick Neilsen
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| Subject: | Re: John Williamson |
Larry had a good picture of John W. at MV. I cropped the picture...it's a little
small in filesize though.
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Cristal
Mark II Twinstar
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My wife and I have been in shock and disbelief all day,,, just wanted
someone to say April fools or something,,,,
Just a week ago Sunday john h and john w stayed overnight here with my wife
and myself. John w had wanted to see the Utah state capitol building for 4
years,, but when he had mentioned it, the building had just been closed to
have earthquake dampeners installed along with a facelift and remodel.
Last January it reopened, so while in town Last Monday I drove him down to
see it,,,, I asked where his camera was and he told me " no pictures,,,,,
just memories." That was his 47th capitol building out of 50.
So at least for today,,,,, no pictures,,,,, just memories
boyd young
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| Subject: | Re: John Williamson |
Kolbers,
I too am saddened by the news of John Williamson's death. He was such a
swell and knowledgeable guy. I had my 1st flight in a Kolb in the back of
his plane at the Bowie TX fly-in several years ago when I first met him.
Wow! Still can't believe it!
His Family is in our Prayers along with John H and the
other 2 guys flying with him.
He will be sorely missed!
Ed Diebel
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| Subject: | Re: 4 stroke in a kolb |
MARK PLEASE KEEP US POSTED ,SOUNDS INTERESTING, TRAVIS.
I have been working on a Generac conversion for my Ultrastar for
several months now. I had to rebuild the cage and am working on a motor
mount to use a direct drive version that hand props to start. There is
one currently flying in a thunder gull in Illinois with 30+ hours now.
The engine will weigh the same as the Cuyuna that was removed with 5
more Hp. I would have more progress, but I am taking care of a sick
parent (who wants to see my lawnmower engine plane fly). Mark in
Florida.
The Cuyuna has a 2;1 belt reduction,exhaust,intake ,pullstart,and
carb.No prop. Total weight is 81lbs.
Valley engineering has a prototype that is down to 78lbs with prop, and
200# thrust. But their ignition is run on a battery. I am trying to use
the existing mag setup AND make a hub with a thrust bearing as to not
wear out the case. We are also thinking of putting it on my friends
Firefly that has 630hrs on the 447(1 decarb) and is looking for
something else to try besides the =BD VW.
Did a lot of work on the airframe today,lot of TIG welding=85.Mark
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| Subject: | Re: John Williamson |
Gang,
I thank all of you for your kind thoughts about us survivors, but I
don't want to talk about the sad parts, just about the preceeding days.
Of course the weather was pretty crappy and JW and JH had to spend more
days stuck in Ontario Oregon than any of us would have liked, but the
weather eventually cleared enough for them to make the 100 mile flight
to the Rock House. Then the fun started. The food was great and the
first meal was of the Antelope that attacted John Hauck last year. He
had been sleeping at the side of the runway when John touched down
almost on top of him. The resultant melee probably caused both of them
to be incontinent.
For our first flight we went to the Alvord and JW flew the heights of
the Steen's Mtn. while the rest of us talked to the tourist at the hot
springs. After we left the tourist, we all landed on the lake bed to
relieve our personal tanks and take some pictures of the planes parked
in front of the Mt. range. We got back to the house just before the wind
came out of the west in a howling gale. Our second flight was the south
end of the Owyhee Canyon to the Three forks area. JW and JH amused
themselved by harrassing various Coyotes on the way. We saw many wild
(feral) horses, Antelope, Eagles, and rafting tourist. The two Johns
then flew the narrow canyons of the West Fork of the Owyhee for15 or 20
miles while I stayed aloft to watch for hair pin turns in the Canyons.
Finally we decided that Roger and I were low enough on gas to return
home. (mostly me) On the way back Roger and John W found some Bighorn
Sheep in a spot that I would not have believed they existed. Again the
wind came up with a vengence just after all of us tied down the planes.
For our last flight we decided to go check the identy of a large white
bird that they saw on the initial flight into the house. First we flew
to Bogus Creek and up that drainage until the Lava Flow out of Jordan
Craters. We found Coyotes, Antelope and cowboys in profusion.
I guess in summary what I would like all of you to know was that we
were having a ball, doing just what all of us love to do. While the rest
of us were on the ground talking to tourist or relieving ourselves JW
would keep on flying even if he had to fly circles while we were fooling
around. He was a remarkable man, much more to him than he would ever let
on or tell you about without prying. While his passing is a shame, he
died doing what he loved and squeezing every drop of fun out of life. I
cannot ever remember seeing him angry, or without a smile on his face.
I am proud to have known him and to have been able to share the short
time that we had.
Larry Cottrell
Firestar II 400 hours
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| Subject: | Re: Tragedy at Skinner Ranch, Jordan Valley, Oregon |
I am very sorry to hear that John W. has gone west.............
Met him at Sun-n-fun several years in sequence...............Nice gentleman
and very informative.....
And he will be sorely missed.
I KNOW John H. is having a hard time..........
Take care guys,
Wayne McCullough Kolbra 004
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| Subject: | Re: John Williamson |
Larry,
Thank you for your wonderful e-mail of the joyful
flying you, John W, John H and Roger Hankins did. It
was so helpful to mitigate a little of the pain of
John W's death. Like many of the others who have
posted, I've been in shock that John W. is no longer a
living part of this group. It seems absolutely
impossible that he is gone - and I send my respectful
condolences to his family and good friends. I'll
sorely miss his wisdom on the list, and his laughing
face at MV.
The attached photo was taken a few years ago at the
Alvord Desert, on one of John H and John W's flights
to visit you and Karen after the MV fly-in. I don't
know the year or the 3rd Kolb (is that you, Larry?)
but it's been my screen saver for some time.
Arty Trost
Maxair Drifter
Sandy, Oregon
--- Larry Cottrell <lcottrell@fmtcblue.com> wrote:
> Gang,
> I thank all of you for your kind thoughts about
> us survivors, but I don't want to talk about the sad
> parts, just about the preceeding days. Of course the
> weather was pretty crappy and JW and JH had to spend
> more days stuck in Ontario Oregon than any of us
> would have liked, but the weather eventually cleared
> enough for them to make the 100 mile flight to the
> Rock House. Then the fun started. The food was great
> and the first meal was of the Antelope that attacted
> John Hauck last year. He had been sleeping at the
> side of the runway when John touched down almost on
> top of him. The resultant melee probably caused both
> of them to be incontinent.
>
> For our first flight we went to the Alvord and JW
> flew the heights of the Steen's Mtn. while the rest
> of us talked to the tourist at the hot springs.
> After we left the tourist, we all landed on the lake
> bed to relieve our personal tanks and take some
> pictures of the planes parked in front of the Mt.
> range. We got back to the house just before the wind
> came out of the west in a howling gale. Our second
> flight was the south end of the Owyhee Canyon to the
> Three forks area. JW and JH amused themselved by
> harrassing various Coyotes on the way. We saw many
> wild (feral) horses, Antelope, Eagles, and rafting
> tourist. The two Johns then flew the narrow canyons
> of the West Fork of the Owyhee for15 or 20 miles
> while I stayed aloft to watch for hair pin turns in
> the Canyons. Finally we decided that Roger and I
> were low enough on gas to return home. (mostly me)
> On the way back Roger and John W found some Bighorn
> Sheep in a spot that I would not have believed they
> existed. Again the wind came up with a vengence just
> after all of us tied down the planes. For our last
> flight we decided to go check the identy of a large
> white bird that they saw on the initial flight into
> the house. First we flew to Bogus Creek and up that
> drainage until the Lava Flow out of Jordan Craters.
> We found Coyotes, Antelope and cowboys in profusion.
>
> I guess in summary what I would like all of you
> to know was that we were having a ball, doing just
> what all of us love to do. While the rest of us were
> on the ground talking to tourist or relieving
> ourselves JW would keep on flying even if he had to
> fly circles while we were fooling around. He was a
> remarkable man, much more to him than he would ever
> let on or tell you about without prying. While his
> passing is a shame, he died doing what he loved and
> squeezing every drop of fun out of life. I cannot
> ever remember seeing him angry, or without a smile
> on his face.
>
> I am proud to have known him and to have been
> able to share the short time that we had.
> Larry Cottrell
> Firestar II 400 hours
>
>
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