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1. 06:19 AM - Light Plane Heritage (Oscar Zuniga)
2. 06:47 AM - Re: Light Plane Heritage (Mike)
3. 06:54 AM - Re: Light Plane Heritage (Greg Cardinal)
4. 06:58 AM - Re: Light Plane Heritage (Cy Galley)
5. 08:36 AM - Re: Light Plane Heritage (Cy Galley)
6. 10:46 AM - (Cy Galley)
7. 11:16 AM - On Ebay. (Steve Eldredge)
8. 11:56 AM - Bob Whittier's column (Oscar Zuniga)
9. 12:16 PM - Re: Blizzard of '03 (Gary Gower)
10. 01:04 PM - Re: Light Plane Heritage (Gary Gower)
11. 01:52 PM - Whittier/Jones (Michael D Cuy)
12. 02:54 PM - Re: Whittier/Jones (John Dilatush)
13. 03:44 PM - Re: Whittier/Jones (Isablcorky@aol.com)
14. 04:28 PM - Re: Blizzard of '03 (Kip & Beth Gardner)
15. 04:41 PM - Re: Whittier/Jones (Kip & Beth Gardner)
16. 04:59 PM - Re: Bob Whittier's column (John McNarry)
17. 05:33 PM - Piet owner Jimmy Dean featured in "Sportsman Pilot" (Doc Mosher)
18. 05:51 PM - Re: Piet owner Jimmy Dean featured in "Sportsman Pilot" (Jim Markle)
19. 06:40 PM - Winter Relief (John Hofmann)
20. 06:43 PM - Re: Blizzard of '03 (Ken)
21. 08:11 PM - Colors (Ted Brousseau)
22. 08:11 PM - Re: Blizzard of 03' (Ted Brousseau)
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| Subject: | Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light Plane
Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the Piet is
an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong about this
pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out there,
but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is "ugly"...
;op
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Mike <bike.mike@verizon.net>
Right on, Oscar!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
There is no such thing as a "fact" that any person, thing or Piet is ugly or,
for that matter, beautiful.
(However, it might be a "fact" that some columnists are "forgetful" of that.)
What's Mary's address?
Mike Hardaway
Oscar Zuniga wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
>
> I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
> Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
> Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light Plane
> Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the Piet is
> an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
>
> I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
> today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong about this
> pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out there,
> but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is "ugly"...
> ;op
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
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| Subject: | Re: Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Greg Cardinal" <gcardinal@startribune.com>
Hi Oscar,
I didn't think it was an offending comment. Bob Whittier is the biggest
supporter of Pietenpols I've ever met. He refers to Brodhead as "Mecca"
or "Heaven". Even in his 80's, he is content to sleep on a concrete
hangar floor just to be at Brodhead.
Greg Cardinal
>>> taildrags@hotmail.com 02/18/03 08:18AM >>>
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light
Plane
Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the
Piet is
an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong about
this
pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out
there,
but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is
"ugly"...
;op
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Light Plane Heritage
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
>
> I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
> Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
> Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light Plane
> Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the Piet
is
> an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
>
> I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
> today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong about
this
> pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out
there,
> but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is
"ugly"...
> ;op
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Come on guy's! It isn't Mary's opinion. Why pick on her?
Cy Galley
Editor, EAA Safety Programs (Mary's flunky)
cgalley@qcbc.org or experimenter@eaa.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <bike.mike@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Light Plane Heritage
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Mike <bike.mike@verizon.net>
>
> Right on, Oscar!
> Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
> There is no such thing as a "fact" that any person, thing or Piet is ugly
or,
> for that matter, beautiful.
> (However, it might be a "fact" that some columnists are "forgetful" of
that.)
> What's Mary's address?
> Mike Hardaway
>
>
> Oscar Zuniga wrote:
>
> > --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
<taildrags@hotmail.com>
> >
> > Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
> >
> > I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
> > Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
> > Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light
Plane
> > Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the
Piet is
> > an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
> >
> > I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
> > today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong about
this
> > pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out
there,
> > but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is
"ugly"...
> > ;op
> >
> > Oscar Zuniga
> > San Antonio, TX
> > mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> > website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
> >
>
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Here is a question! Answers to quietpilot@aol.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Quietpilot" <quietpilot@aol.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.aviation.homebuilt
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:34 AM
> Subject: Pietenpol Mods
>
>
> > Okay, this may be heresy, but I was wondering if anyone has ever built
an
> > Aircamper with a metal wing/ragwing covering?
> >
> > Thanks in advance..
> >
> > MG
> > San Diego
>
Cy Galley
Editor, EAA Safety Programs
cgalley@qcbc.org or experimenter@eaa.org
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Steve Eldredge" <steve@byu.edu>
Hey all,
I noticed this GN1 for sale on ebay Item # 2404116435
Located in Casper WY it says.
Steve e.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cy Galley [mailto:cgalley@qcbc.org]
Subject: Pietenpol-List:
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Here is a question! Answers to quietpilot@aol.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Quietpilot" <quietpilot@aol.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.aviation.homebuilt
> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:34 AM
> Subject: Pietenpol Mods
>
>
> > Okay, this may be heresy, but I was wondering if anyone has ever
built
an
> > Aircamper with a metal wing/ragwing covering?
> >
> > Thanks in advance..
> >
> > MG
> > San Diego
>
Cy Galley
Editor, EAA Safety Programs
cgalley@qcbc.org or experimenter@eaa.org
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| Subject: | Bob Whittier's column |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga" <taildrags@hotmail.com>
Pietenpolers: hold your calls and letters to Mary Jones! Please read her
reply to my email to her, and I apologized to her for causing any ruckus. I
only intended to stick up for the Piet in a good way, not to bark or snap.
==================================
From: "Mary Jones" <mjones@eaa.org>
Subject: RE: Bob Whittier's column
Hey Oscar ...
Please don't get riled about Bob's comment that the Pietenpol "is no
beauty." Honestly, I don't think you could find a bigger fan of the
Pietenpol airplane than Bob Whittier. In fact, I'm suspecting he may have
made the statement just to be more "journalistically objective"; that's how
much he loves Pietenpols.
Witness that he plans his trips to AirVenture to include time to attend the
Pietenpol Fly-in in Brodhead ... and, frankly, that's his favorite fly-in to
go to, bar none. He goes to great effort to be able to go there. This past
summer, his usual ride, Jim (who's last name I can't remember at the moment)
wasn't going to go to the fly-in, but Jim helped find someone else to give
Bob a ride, and we arranged for him and his new ride to meet at Oshkosh. He
goes to great lengths to get that fly-in, and he'd be heartbroken if he
wasn't welcome there again.
So, fear not, Bob wasn't trying to disparage this wonderful airplane in any
way...and if he thought that he upset Pietenpol owners, he'd be very
distraught. So much so that I'll gladly take any guff anyone wants to give
him. I won't mention this to him, and I'd ask Pietenpol owners to not write
him. If someone has to let off steam, write me.
Bob probably wouldn't want me to say this, but he's having a lot of
struggles in his life now as his wife is in advancing stages of Alzheimer's
Disease. Sometimes just being able to get an article done is a lot of stress
for him. But, he's adamant about wanting to keep writing as long as he
possibly can. This is what he lives for.
I guess what I'm asking ... let's give Bob a break on this one. I wouldn't
want to see his heart broken over this ... and that could easily happen.
Oscar, feel free to put this on the Pietenpol list, if necessary.
Thanks for your consideration.
Mary
=============================================
Oscar Zuniga
San Antonio, TX
mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
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| Subject: | Re: Blizzard of '03 |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Gary Gower <ggower_99@yahoo.com>
Kip,
Do you think that with all that snow, there will be flooding problems
in the spring?
I still remember the article about the Neuport 11 (Kansas Dawn
Patrol)that was rescued from a flood...
Saludos
Gary Gower
Do not archive.
--- Kip & Beth Gardner <kipandbeth@earthlink.net> wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Kip & Beth Gardner
> <kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
>
> Walt,
>
> Hope you are getting dug out Ok over there in NJ. We got the 'fringe'
> of
> the storm & it was still good for about 8" of snow (on top of what we
> already had).
>
> If this keeps up, all of us in the Yankee States will have to
> schedule a
> SKI-PIET Fly-IN!
>
> Cheers!
>
> Kip Gardner (Hoping all this snow forbodes an early & WARM Spring!)
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> North Canton, OH
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Light Plane Heritage |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Gary Gower <ggower_99@yahoo.com>
Oscar,
I havent read the article, my EAA magazines (Aport Aviation and
Experimenter) get here about two month late, if they get here...
I AM SURE there has to be a mistake. I have been reading everything I
can get about the Piet since the late 70's and I am sure Mr. Whittier
is one of the biggest fans of the Pietenpol.
I know my word is of no weight, you barely know me, but trust me. I
felt in love with the Piet reading his wonderfull articles.
Please re-read the article, maybe there is a mispelling or something.
Saludos
Gary Gower
Piet dreaming since the 80's here where snowed 1/4" about four years
ago, once in 95 years.
--- Oscar Zuniga <taildrags@hotmail.com> wrote:
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Oscar Zuniga"
> <taildrags@hotmail.com>
>
> Howdy, low 'n' slow fliers;
>
> I hope I'm not the only one who dropped Mary Jones (editor of EAA
> Experimenter) a note about Bob Whittier's column in the most recent
> Experimenter. Now don't get me wrong... I love Bob's column (Light
> Plane
> Heritage) and drawings, but when he says that it's a "fact" that the
> Piet is
> an ugly plane- I have to speak up! So I dropped Mary a note.
>
> I mean, thousands of homebuilders over several generations (including
>
> today's 'fast glass' and 'fast tin' generation) can't be so wrong
> about this
> pretty little ship, can they? True, there are some homely Piets out
> there,
> but I dare anybody to tell (for example) Mike Cuy that his baby is
> "ugly"...
> ;op
>
> Oscar Zuniga
> San Antonio, TX
> mailto: taildrags@hotmail.com
> website at http://www.flysquirrel.net
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael D Cuy <Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
Thanks for the follow-up, Oscar on the article you mentioned that Bob W.
wrote. Funny thing is that as big
as EAA has gotten people like Whittier, Mary Jones, and Jack Cox LOVE
Pietenpols. At one point during
EAA 99 both Mary Jones and Jack Cox wanted to do an article on
Piets.......with that big reunion we had. 17 Piets !!!
Anyway, to interject a personal opinion here......some Piets are more
appealing to the eye than others just for the reason
that Cy G. pointed out---in the eye of the beholder. Some guys like ballon
tires and Ford engines, some guys like Subarus, some guys like gaudy paint
schemes, others more subtle. The one thing I think that would make a Piet
ugly is horrible craftsmanship-----IE the fishman. Just gives homebuilts
and the breed a bad reputation. I know we've got some super workmanship
going on out there to keep attracting new builders to this type and that is
a beautiful thing !
Mike C.
do not archive
PS---Walt, I going nuts here in Cleveland too........this has been a long
one !
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| Subject: | Re: Whittier/Jones |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "John Dilatush" <dilatush@amigo.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael D Cuy" <Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Whittier/Jones
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mike,
Well said!
John
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Michael D Cuy
<Michael.D.Cuy@grc.nasa.gov>
>
> Thanks for the follow-up, Oscar on the article you mentioned that Bob W.
> wrote. Funny thing is that as big
> as EAA has gotten people like Whittier, Mary Jones, and Jack Cox LOVE
> Pietenpols. At one point during
> EAA 99 both Mary Jones and Jack Cox wanted to do an article on
> Piets.......with that big reunion we had. 17 Piets !!!
> Anyway, to interject a personal opinion here......some Piets are more
> appealing to the eye than others just for the reason
> that Cy G. pointed out---in the eye of the beholder. Some guys like
ballon
> tires and Ford engines, some guys like Subarus, some guys like gaudy paint
> schemes, others more subtle. The one thing I think that would make a
Piet
> ugly is horrible craftsmanship-----IE the fishman. Just gives homebuilts
> and the breed a bad reputation. I know we've got some super workmanship
> going on out there to keep attracting new builders to this type and that
is
> a beautiful thing !
>
> Mike C.
>
> do not archive
>
> PS---Walt, I going nuts here in Cleveland too........this has been a long
> one !
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Whittier/Jones |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Isablcorky@aol.com
Isabelle says it's beautiful. That's final
Do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Blizzard of '03 |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Kip & Beth Gardner <kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
At 3:16 PM -0500 02/18/03, Gary Gower wrote:
>--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Gary Gower <ggower_99@yahoo.com>
>
>Kip,
>
>Do you think that with all that snow, there will be flooding problems
>in the spring?
>
>I still remember the article about the Neuport 11 (Kansas Dawn
>Patrol)that was rescued from a flood...
>
>Saludos
>Gary Gower
Gary,
Spring flooding can always be a potential problem in the Eastern part of
the US, with the biggest problems being in the Appalachian Mountains.
However, I think this recent storm won't cause trouble in our area as it
should melt off pretty gradually. Here in northeastern OH, flooding tends
to be confined to the creek and river valleys, since we have a low,
rolling-hill topography (not unlike the Hill Country between San Antonio
and Austin, TX, if you've ever been there, but wetter & with more trees).
When I was young, I lived for a time near the Mississippi River, and spring
floods there were a big deal. I remember standing at the top of a bluff
overlooking the river and seeing the old St. Paul, MN airport under about
10 feet of water down in the river's flood plain. Any hangar queens that
were down there were pretty much out of luck!
At any rate, I hope no one has to deal with rescuing planes this Spring!
Cheers!
Kip Gardner
Do Not Arcive
North Canton, OH
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| Subject: | Re: Whittier/Jones |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Kip & Beth Gardner <kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
At 6:43 PM -0500 02/18/03, Isablcorky@aol.com wrote:
>--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Isablcorky@aol.com
>
>Isabelle says it's beautiful. That's final
>
>
>Do not archive
Well, Corky, I would certainly concur with Isabelle!
I don't think Bob meant any offense. As far as I'm concerned, Piets with
Fords and big, honkin' radiators hanging out in the slipstream do leave
something to be desired, esthetically speaking:). By contrast, I can't
think of anything prettier than a Piet with a nicely installed A-65 or
Corvair.
And as Mike C. said, craftsmanship is the most important thing, although
I've seen some beatifully crafted planes (and other things) that I thought
were damn ugly!
I once heard an old,crusty Scots Highlander comment, when some tourist made
a disparaging remark about the local brew at the Pub one night, 'There's no
accounting for taste'.
OK, I've spewed enough for one night!
Regards,
Kip Gardner
North Canton, OH
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| Subject: | Bob Whittier's column |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "John McNarry" <jmcnarry@escape.ca>
My Two cents worth.
Beauty is the eye of the beholder. Went to Brodhead to see if I really
liked Pietenpols. Got in very late after a twenty hour non stop drive. (two
drivers) A couple of guys were sitting around the campfire they told us to
basically set up camp where you want to. The next morning I was awoken to
the sound of an A Ford swinging a prop. Nicest alarm clock ever built!
Met Bob Whittier and found him to very interesting, his hearing disability
made it a bit difficult to converse with, but he was extremely interested in
the aircraft. He genuinely does like Pietenpols and has a thing for A
powered Piets.
We should be thanking him for writing about Pietenpols and spreading the
good word about them.
Piets ugly never!......Beauty, well a MK IX Spit does that for me......But
I can if I persist have a pretty little Piet.
John
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| Subject: | Piet owner Jimmy Dean featured in "Sportsman Pilot" |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Doc Mosher <docshop@tds.net>
Pieters -
Jimmy Dean, who owns NX15767, a Ford-powered Piet, lives in Sanford
NC. Jack Cox, who writes and publishes "Sportsman Pilot" quarterly
magazine ($12 a year to Sportsman Pilot, P.O.Box 400, Asheboro NC
27204-0400 www.sportsmanpilot.com) has a great article on Jimmy in the
recent Winter 2003 issue.
The article is about Jimmy's 1933 cabin Waco UIC that he purchased in
2000. It required "some work" and he regularly flies it now. He also has
a Waco ASO that he is rebuilding. In the Summer 1990 issue, Jack had
featured Jimmy Deans' Pietenpol, which Jimmy still has.
As usual with Jack, the airplanes get their due in his writing and photos,
but it usually turns out that the people get their share of ink too. And
Jimmy is sure worthy of the effort.
Good going, Jimmy - and Jack and Golda!
Doc Mosher
Oshkosh USA
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| Subject: | Re: Piet owner Jimmy Dean featured in "Sportsman Pilot" |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jim Markle" <jim_markle@mindspring.com>
Now for the REALLY cool part....5 back issues contain Pietenpol Articles (or
mention of Piets in some way.....)
http://www.sportsmanpilot.com/back_issues.htm
I'm betting there's some GOOD reading in those issues!
Jim in Plano....
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doc Mosher" <docshop@tds.net>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Piet owner Jimmy Dean featured in "Sportsman Pilot"
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Doc Mosher <docshop@tds.net>
>
> Pieters -
>
> Jimmy Dean, who owns NX15767, a Ford-powered Piet, lives in Sanford
> NC. Jack Cox, who writes and publishes "Sportsman Pilot" quarterly
> magazine ($12 a year to Sportsman Pilot, P.O.Box 400, Asheboro NC
> 27204-0400 www.sportsmanpilot.com) has a great article on Jimmy in the
> recent Winter 2003 issue.
>
> The article is about Jimmy's 1933 cabin Waco UIC that he purchased in
> 2000. It required "some work" and he regularly flies it now. He also has
> a Waco ASO that he is rebuilding. In the Summer 1990 issue, Jack had
> featured Jimmy Deans' Pietenpol, which Jimmy still has.
>
> As usual with Jack, the airplanes get their due in his writing and photos,
> but it usually turns out that the people get their share of ink too. And
> Jimmy is sure worthy of the effort.
>
> Good going, Jimmy - and Jack and Golda!
>
> Doc Mosher
> Oshkosh USA
>
>
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: John Hofmann <jhofmann@charter.net>
Pieters,
In honor of those snowed under I have posted three photos I snapped at
Brodhead last summer. Use them to bring warmth to your lives. These were
taken about 6:00 A.M. from the west side of the runway right after I awoke.
The yellow Piet is Larry Williams and the Blue one is Dennis Hall's. I think
I got the identification right. I have a few more from this year and last if
anyone cares. Enjoy!
-john-
http://www.johnnyskyrocket.com/bh/
Follow the above link for the photos.
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ken" <av8or@citizen.infi.net>
Here in Va they are forcasting rain later in the week. Back int 96 we had a
similar snow fall followed by rain and had sever flooding along the Potomac.
Ken
av8or@citizen.infi.net
kring@mountainviewdogs.com
kring@irisweb.net
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Kip &
Beth Gardner
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Blizzard of '03
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Kip & Beth Gardner
<kipandbeth@earthlink.net>
At 3:16 PM -0500 02/18/03, Gary Gower wrote:
>--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: Gary Gower <ggower_99@yahoo.com>
>
>Kip,
>
>Do you think that with all that snow, there will be flooding problems
>in the spring?
>
>I still remember the article about the Neuport 11 (Kansas Dawn
>Patrol)that was rescued from a flood...
>
>Saludos
>Gary Gower
Gary,
Spring flooding can always be a potential problem in the Eastern part of
the US, with the biggest problems being in the Appalachian Mountains.
However, I think this recent storm won't cause trouble in our area as it
should melt off pretty gradually. Here in northeastern OH, flooding tends
to be confined to the creek and river valleys, since we have a low,
rolling-hill topography (not unlike the Hill Country between San Antonio
and Austin, TX, if you've ever been there, but wetter & with more trees).
When I was young, I lived for a time near the Mississippi River, and spring
floods there were a big deal. I remember standing at the top of a bluff
overlooking the river and seeing the old St. Paul, MN airport under about
10 feet of water down in the river's flood plain. Any hangar queens that
were down there were pretty much out of luck!
At any rate, I hope no one has to deal with rescuing planes this Spring!
Cheers!
Kip Gardner
Do Not Arcive
North Canton, OH
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--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ted Brousseau" <nfn00979@naples.net>
I realize there is the risk that my earlier message about flying in shirt
sleeves might create a boycott on answering my questions. But, I could help
it.
I really enjoy reading the thoughtful answers given here. I am looking for
suggested paint schemes. I think I decided on Silver wings and HStab. The
front part of the fuselage will be natural wood. The cowling will be
brushed aluminum. I was thinking about making the rear fuselage something
like a maroon color. Something from the 30s. I am open to suggestions. My
main question is about all the metal fittings. Would you blend them in with
the surroundings or make a contrasting color?
I know this is subjective, but I am looking for ideas. Thanks.
Ted
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| Subject: | Re: Blizzard of 03' |
--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Ted Brousseau" <nfn00979@naples.net>
I spent 2 1/2 hours on Saturday in either the front or back seat of the Piet
teaching someone new how to control it. This was done in a t shirt. Sure
glad my folks decided to move to Florida a long time ago.
Ted
Naples FL
Do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Botsford" <botsford7@hot.rr.com>
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Blizzard of 03'
> --> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Jon Botsford"
<botsford7@hot.rr.com>
>
> Sorry to tell you folks up north. I will be putting a rebuilt cylinder on
> my GN-1 tomorrow. The hanger door will be open and I will be looking at
> green grass. Had enough sense to leave Wisconsin.
>
> jon b
> Hewitt, TX
>
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