Pietenpol-List: Addictions
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: John Greenlee
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: AddictionsToo true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a monthago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautifulNew Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for meanymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when wewere on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear wasthe sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>> Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> built open cockpit airplane has no match.>> This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.>> Thanks again Mike and safe flying.>> Mike King> GN-1> Dallas>>> >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the> >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> >> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.> >> >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> >> >Mike C.> >> >> >Richard DeCostaWeb/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC Web: http://www.autoeurope.com Ph: 207-842-2064 Fax: 207-842-2239PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: AddictionsToo true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a monthago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautifulNew Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for meanymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when wewere on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear wasthe sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>> Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> built open cockpit airplane has no match.>> This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.>> Thanks again Mike and safe flying.>> Mike King> GN-1> Dallas>>> >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the> >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> >> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.> >> >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> >> >Mike C.> >> >> >Richard DeCostaWeb/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC Web: http://www.autoeurope.com Ph: 207-842-2064 Fax: 207-842-2239PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: "Warren D. Shoun"
Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here: http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg ) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind, the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:> > Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> built open cockpit airplane has no match. > > This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.> > Thanks again Mike and safe flying.> > Mike King> GN-1> Dallas> > > > > > >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the > >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> >> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. > > > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> >> >Mike C.> >> >> >Richard DeCostaWeb/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC Web: http://www.autoeurope.com Ph: 207-842-2064 Fax: 207-842-2239PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here: http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg ) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind, the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:> > Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> built open cockpit airplane has no match. > > This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.> > Thanks again Mike and safe flying.> > Mike King> GN-1> Dallas> > > > > > >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the > >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> >> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. > > > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> >> >Mike C.> >> >> >Richard DeCostaWeb/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC Web: http://www.autoeurope.com Ph: 207-842-2064 Fax: 207-842-2239PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Addictions
Original Posted By: Michael King
Michael King Wrote: An experienced>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the >plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpolflying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work fornearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and goflying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered thepattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________
Michael King Wrote: An experienced>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the >plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpolflying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work fornearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and goflying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered thepattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)Mike C.________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: "Richard DeCosta"
Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if youare building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a wellbuilt open cockpit airplane has no match. This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.Thanks again Mike and safe flying.Mike KingGN-1Dallas>Michael King Wrote: An experienced>>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.>>Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol>flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for>nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go>flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,>right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the>pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)>>Mike C.>>________________________________________________________________________________
Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if youare building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a wellbuilt open cockpit airplane has no match. This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.Thanks again Mike and safe flying.Mike KingGN-1Dallas>Michael King Wrote: An experienced>>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.>>Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol>flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for>nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go>flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,>right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the>pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm. > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)>>Mike C.>>________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: russell ray
Life's blessed events indeed. Was lucky enough to get a ride in the NewStandard at Old Rhinebeck last October and also a ride in Sparky's Piet atCorona this spring. Inspirational! Then to see Mike C. in his Piet. Mustadmit to base emotions of pure bile green envy...which also turned intomotivation. Now following the sage advice of many---doing something everyday,no matter how small.Warren________________________________________________________________________________
Life's blessed events indeed. Was lucky enough to get a ride in the NewStandard at Old Rhinebeck last October and also a ride in Sparky's Piet atCorona this spring. Inspirational! Then to see Mike C. in his Piet. Mustadmit to base emotions of pure bile green envy...which also turned intomotivation. Now following the sage advice of many---doing something everyday,no matter how small.Warren________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: jmcnarry(at)techplus.com (John McNarry)
-----Original Message-----Michael KingSent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 10:59 AMSubject: Pietenpol-List: Re: AddictionsGreat words of encouragement Mike. No matter if youare building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a wellbuilt open cockpit airplane has no match.This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.UNLESS, you have your piet at the airport, and your new project at home inthe shop.Steve (Still just looking at my Tailwind plans) E________________________________________________________________________________
-----Original Message-----Michael KingSent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 10:59 AMSubject: Pietenpol-List: Re: AddictionsGreat words of encouragement Mike. No matter if youare building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a wellbuilt open cockpit airplane has no match.This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.UNLESS, you have your piet at the airport, and your new project at home inthe shop.Steve (Still just looking at my Tailwind plans) E________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: John Greenlee
My, that's a beauty!Okay, I'm making $awdust again...Richard DeCosta wrote:> Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month> ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful> New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:> http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg> ) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me> anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,> the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we> were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was> the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...>> On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>> >> > Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> > are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> > built open cockpit airplane has no match.> >> > This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.> >> > Thanks again Mike and safe flying.> >> > Mike King> > GN-1> > Dallas> >> >> >> >> >> > >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> > >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> > >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the> > >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> > >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> > >> > >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> > >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> > >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> > >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> > >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> > >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.> > >> > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> > >> > >Mike C.> > >> > >> > >>> Richard DeCosta> Web/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC> Web: http://www.autoeurope.com> Ph: 207-842-2064> Fax: 207-842-2239> PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
My, that's a beauty!Okay, I'm making $awdust again...Richard DeCosta wrote:> Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month> ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful> New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:> http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg> ) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me> anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,> the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we> were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was> the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...>> On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>> >> > Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you> > are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well> > built open cockpit airplane has no match.> >> > This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.> >> > Thanks again Mike and safe flying.> >> > Mike King> > GN-1> > Dallas> >> >> >> >> >> > >Michael King Wrote: An experienced> > >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times> > >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the> > >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.> > >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.> > >> > >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol> > >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for> > >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go> > >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home" Yeah,> > >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the> > >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.> > >> > >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)> > >> > >Mike C.> > >> > >> > >>> Richard DeCosta> Web/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC> Web: http://www.autoeurope.com> Ph: 207-842-2064> Fax: 207-842-2239> PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder_________ ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: Dean Dayton
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions>John,>I would hate to think that recreational flying is not big enough for morethan>one interpretation of what is "fun." As I build the pieces of my Piet, I>spend some of my spare time "driving" my Ercoupe around the Western skies.I>know a number of fellows, and some gals, who enjoy flitting from place to>place in their Piper and Cessna "Spam Cans." Isn't the real point that itis>very special to be able to "Slip the surly bonds", and leave the rest of>humanity below for a while? We should spend our energies supporting each>other in the aviation fraternity, regardless of the mode of flight thatthey>enjoy. God knows we have enough "outsiders" offering their criticisms.>Don Cooley>________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions>John,>I would hate to think that recreational flying is not big enough for morethan>one interpretation of what is "fun." As I build the pieces of my Piet, I>spend some of my spare time "driving" my Ercoupe around the Western skies.I>know a number of fellows, and some gals, who enjoy flitting from place to>place in their Piper and Cessna "Spam Cans." Isn't the real point that itis>very special to be able to "Slip the surly bonds", and leave the rest of>humanity below for a while? We should spend our energies supporting each>other in the aviation fraternity, regardless of the mode of flight thatthey>enjoy. God knows we have enough "outsiders" offering their criticisms.>Don Cooley>________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: Richard DeCosta
Richard,I agree with you. This is what aviation is about. Flying Cessnas and otherspam cans is just 'airplane driving'. I've ridden in a number of Piets, andgot a ride in a 1929 ATO Taperwing at Brodhead this year. I wouldn't give15 cents for a metal or plastic airplane.John-----Original Message-----
Richard,I agree with you. This is what aviation is about. Flying Cessnas and otherspam cans is just 'airplane driving'. I've ridden in a number of Piets, andgot a ride in a 1929 ATO Taperwing at Brodhead this year. I wouldn't give15 cents for a metal or plastic airplane.John-----Original Message-----
> Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: ADonJr(at)aol.com
Gents:I'm normally just a lurker here. I'ld love to build a Piet or a Hatz bipewhen the kids are off tocollege.Right now, I'm fortunate enough to be flying a Spacewalker II open cockpittube and fabric airplane.It really is splendid. While the wing is on the bottom, the principal isthe same. It reminds meof the days when the wife let me ride a motorcycle. Visibility, breeze ....AIR! An hour at a timeis just not enough. It is addicting.This is the right time of the year too!-Jim, Cincinnati area>Richard,>>I agree with you. This is what aviation is about. Flying Cessnas andother>spam cans is just 'airplane driving'. I've ridden in a number of Piets,and>got a ride in a 1929 ATO Taperwing at Brodhead this year. I wouldn't give>15 cents for a metal or plastic airplane.>>John>>-----Original Message----->From: Richard DeCosta >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Thursday, September 03, 1998 12:06 PM>Subject: Re: Addictions>>>Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month>ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful>New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:>http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg>) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me>anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,>the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we>were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was>the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...>>On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>>>>> Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you>> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well>> built open cockpit airplane has no match.>>>> This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.>>>> Thanks again Mike and safe flying.>>>> Mike King>> GN-1>> Dallas>>>>>>>>>>>> >Michael King Wrote: An experienced>> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the>> >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.>> >>> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol>> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for>> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go>> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home"Yeah,>> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the>> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.>> >>> >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)>> >>> >Mike C.>> >>> >>> >>>Richard DeCosta>Web/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC> Web: http://www.autoeurope.com> Ph: 207-842-2064> Fax: 207-842-2239>PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder>>_______ ... __________
Gents:I'm normally just a lurker here. I'ld love to build a Piet or a Hatz bipewhen the kids are off tocollege.Right now, I'm fortunate enough to be flying a Spacewalker II open cockpittube and fabric airplane.It really is splendid. While the wing is on the bottom, the principal isthe same. It reminds meof the days when the wife let me ride a motorcycle. Visibility, breeze ....AIR! An hour at a timeis just not enough. It is addicting.This is the right time of the year too!-Jim, Cincinnati area>Richard,>>I agree with you. This is what aviation is about. Flying Cessnas andother>spam cans is just 'airplane driving'. I've ridden in a number of Piets,and>got a ride in a 1929 ATO Taperwing at Brodhead this year. I wouldn't give>15 cents for a metal or plastic airplane.>>John>>-----Original Message----->From: Richard DeCosta >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Thursday, September 03, 1998 12:06 PM>Subject: Re: Addictions>>>Too true! After having my pilot's liscence for over 4 years, a month>ago I finally got my 1st ride in an open cockpit plane: a beautiful>New Standard at Hampton, Airfield in New Hampshire ( pic here:>http://www.hampton-airfield.com/Biplane ... _Pose2.jpg>) . WHAT A RUSH! I dont think flying a Cessna will ever do it for me>anymore! The sound (and smell) of the engine, the feel of the wind,>the great view of struts and wires! And the best part was when we>were on short final when he cut the engine, and all I could hear was>the sound of the wind whistling through the wires. Wow...>>On 3 Sep 98 at 11:58, Michael King wrote:>>>>> Great words of encouragement Mike. No matter if you>> are building a true Piet or a GN-1, it seems flying a well>> built open cockpit airplane has no match.>>>> This should get the folks back into the garage and shop.>>>> Thanks again Mike and safe flying.>>>> Mike King>> GN-1>> Dallas>>>>>>>>>>>> >Michael King Wrote: An experienced>> >>tailwheel instructor friend of mine flew my GN-1 many times>> >>and did not want to put it in the hanger. Everytime he flew the>> >>plane and parked it, he wanted to get back in it and fly some more.>> >>It was most fun flying he had done in over 40 years of flying.>> >>> >Mike/Group- this is absolutely true. I am so hooked on this Pietenpol>> >flying now that I virtually haven't made it directly home after work for>> >nearly two weeks straight. I inevitably stop off at the airport and go>> >flying. I tell myself " just a half-hour or so, then I'll go home"Yeah,>> >right. Sunset arrives at 8:03 pm now and last night I entered the>> >pattern at 8:03 pm wishing it was still 6pm.>> >>> >I'm starting to feel like a SteveE. or a Craig Lawler !!! (proudly)>> >>> >Mike C.>> >>> >>> >>>Richard DeCosta>Web/CGI Programming - Auto Europe, LLC> Web: http://www.autoeurope.com> Ph: 207-842-2064> Fax: 207-842-2239>PERSONAL: http://207.140.1.221/w3builder>>_______ ... __________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: LanhamOS(at)aol.com
John,I would hate to think that recreational flying is not big enough for more thanone interpretation of what is "fun." As I build the pieces of my Piet, Ispend some of my spare time "driving" my Ercoupe around the Western skies. Iknow a number of fellows, and some gals, who enjoy flitting from place toplace in their Piper and Cessna "Spam Cans." Isn't the real point that it isvery special to be able to "Slip the surly bonds", and leave the rest ofhumanity below for a while? We should spend our energies supporting eachother in the aviation fraternity, regardless of the mode of flight that theyenjoy. God knows we have enough "outsiders" offering their criticisms.Don Cooley________________________________________________________________________________
John,I would hate to think that recreational flying is not big enough for more thanone interpretation of what is "fun." As I build the pieces of my Piet, Ispend some of my spare time "driving" my Ercoupe around the Western skies. Iknow a number of fellows, and some gals, who enjoy flitting from place toplace in their Piper and Cessna "Spam Cans." Isn't the real point that it isvery special to be able to "Slip the surly bonds", and leave the rest ofhumanity below for a while? We should spend our energies supporting eachother in the aviation fraternity, regardless of the mode of flight that theyenjoy. God knows we have enough "outsiders" offering their criticisms.Don Cooley________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Re: Addictions
Original Posted By: ADonJr(at)aol.com
Don,What criticism? Have all the fun you want. Don't think my statement ofwhat I like in flying is binding on you. I just said I wouldn't have aspamcan. Besides, the Ercoupe is neat enough that you can just barely callit a spamcan. :-)I didn't realize y'all were that sensitive.John-----Original Message-----
Don,What criticism? Have all the fun you want. Don't think my statement ofwhat I like in flying is binding on you. I just said I wouldn't have aspamcan. Besides, the Ercoupe is neat enough that you can just barely callit a spamcan. :-)I didn't realize y'all were that sensitive.John-----Original Message-----