Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
Original Posted By: Ben Charvet
Sad news Dan, my thoughts are with you.JackDSMSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 11, 2009, at 11:25 AM, helspersew(at)aol.com wrote:> All,>> My kind, wonderful, and beloved father passed away a few days ago. > He was supposed to be my first passenger this coming spring, but I > just couldn't finish fast enough. He would tell everyone he met, > anxiously following my construction progress all these years, and > really thought my Piet was "the cat's meow".>> I talked to my mom, and it was her idea to wait to bury his ashes, > until he finally is able to get "his" ride.>> I will miss him very much.>> Dan Helsper> Poplar Grove, IL.>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:45:26 -0500
Sad news Dan, my thoughts are with you.JackDSMSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 11, 2009, at 11:25 AM, helspersew(at)aol.com wrote:> All,>> My kind, wonderful, and beloved father passed away a few days ago. > He was supposed to be my first passenger this coming spring, but I > just couldn't finish fast enough. He would tell everyone he met, > anxiously following my construction progress all these years, and > really thought my Piet was "the cat's meow".>> I talked to my mom, and it was her idea to wait to bury his ashes, > until he finally is able to get "his" ride.>> I will miss him very much.>> Dan Helsper> Poplar Grove, IL.>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:45:26 -0500
RE: Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Dan,You have the condolences of all of us who have had good dads, now gone. If your dad was like mine, you'll miss him the rest of your life.Mike Hardaway _____
Dan,You have the condolences of all of us who have had good dads, now gone. If your dad was like mine, you'll miss him the rest of your life.Mike Hardaway _____
Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
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Dan,So sorry to hear that. I'm sure he's watching the project from heaven with abig smile on his face and rooting for you at every step of the process!I hope this doesn't sound too weird, but... maybe you could get a smallmetal capsule made up and place a small portion of your dad's ashes in it,and permanently mount it into the airplane. That way, in a tangible sense,he will be there to share in EVERY flight!At least he won't have to wait for you to fly off the 40 hours of test time.-MikeMike WhaleyMerlinFAC(at)cfl.rr.com----- Original Message -----
Dan,So sorry to hear that. I'm sure he's watching the project from heaven with abig smile on his face and rooting for you at every step of the process!I hope this doesn't sound too weird, but... maybe you could get a smallmetal capsule made up and place a small portion of your dad's ashes in it,and permanently mount it into the airplane. That way, in a tangible sense,he will be there to share in EVERY flight!At least he won't have to wait for you to fly off the 40 hours of test time.-MikeMike WhaleyMerlinFAC(at)cfl.rr.com----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Lost my first passenger
Original Posted By: "Gene & Tammy"
Dan, You have my condolences as well You will find at times you miss him even morethan you do now. I was lucky enough to be able to have my dad fly with me( notin a plane I built). Your dad will always be with you....The idea of a small container with some ofhis ashes isn't a bad idea. Best wishes. LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Dan, You have my condolences as well You will find at times you miss him even morethan you do now. I was lucky enough to be able to have my dad fly with me( notin a plane I built). Your dad will always be with you....The idea of a small container with some ofhis ashes isn't a bad idea. Best wishes. LarryRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65
Original Posted By: "Dan Yocum"
Dan, I leave about an inch open and that seems to work well in temps below 45 degrees. I very seldom fly for more than an hour at a time. Work has been crazy but if I get time to get to the hanger this weekend I'll get a photo.Gene----- Original Message -----
Dan, I leave about an inch open and that seems to work well in temps below 45 degrees. I very seldom fly for more than an hour at a time. Work has been crazy but if I get time to get to the hanger this weekend I'll get a photo.Gene----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Dan, I would like to add my condolences. I lost my my Dad 26 years ago and I still think of him every day. Gene ----- Original Message -----
Dan, I would like to add my condolences. I lost my my Dad 26 years ago and I still think of him every day. Gene ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Oh Dah! I really missed that one. My wife just walked into the room to see what I was laughing about. She thinks duct tape on my eyebrows would be an improvement.Gene----- Original Message -----
Oh Dah! I really missed that one. My wife just walked into the room to see what I was laughing about. She thinks duct tape on my eyebrows would be an improvement.Gene----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65
Original Posted By: "Dan Yocum"
DanI have the Wag Aero March 09 catalog in front of me. On page 44 in the bottom left corner. Part # I-831-000Dick----- Original Message -----
DanI have the Wag Aero March 09 catalog in front of me. On page 44 in the bottom left corner. Part # I-831-000Dick----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
Re: Pietenpol-List: Lost my first passenger
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Dan,Very sorry to learn your Dad has Gone West. I know this may sound trite, but I truly believe that he will still be with you on your first flight.Al LyscarsManchester, NH ----- Original Message -----
Dan,Very sorry to learn your Dad has Gone West. I know this may sound trite, but I truly believe that he will still be with you on your first flight.Al LyscarsManchester, NH ----- Original Message -----