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Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 1999 2:27 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: walter evans
Hi guys. I just had a 45 minute phone conversation with John Grega (86years young, and just as happy and excited about airplanes as could be!), inBedford, Ohio. I gave him all the numbers and weights I had on my plane,and he said that it's ok where it is, but that if I really wanted to add alittle weight, and a lot of performance, to change to a metal prop or 74 x46. He suggested a McCauley (sp?). Other than that, he asked a mess ofquestions about the way the GN acted in different settings, like cruise,power back, and all of that. He said it's fine, so I'll let it go at that.He told me that he's had guys weighing 240 climb into a GN with my samespecs, and did fine.Now, anyone have a metal 74 X 46 for sale??Robert Hensarling GN-1 N83887 830-278-1832________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 9:54 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
My father in law, John Grega, developer of the GN-! air camper and long time supplierof plans advice and parts, passed away in November. Among the tons (literally)of items he left is his last project. It is a nearly completed R/C modelof his airplane.if you have any interest in this or any of the estimated 1000 model airplane plans,old magazines, etc., let me know. As soon as we sort it out i will get backto you with particulars.Thanks,Jim VydraSpringfield, MO________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 11:13 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: jim vydra
I'm interested....I bought John's plans and am about 50% done with it. I'm very pleased with thedesign.How can I contact you about the details of the model? ----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 12:25 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Walter Allen
Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 7:32 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Les Schubert
The aviation world is a better place because of your father. May he rest in peace.My sincere condolences.Larry Ragan Jacksonville, Fl. lragan(at)hotmail.com ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 21:48:34 -0700
RE: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 11:58 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Amen Brother.Mike KingGN-177MKDallas, TX.-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2003 9:26 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: ZigoDan(at)aol.com
So long John. We're gonna miss you.DickG. (GN-1 #2554)________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2003 9:43 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: Les Schubert
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: John GregaI never new John Grega or even talked to him. I did order a set of plans once, and they got away from me in a trade, I wish I would have kept them. The one thing that always impressed me over the 10 or so years I have been in aviation is that John never increased his $25.00 plans price. I always felt that this meant a lot, and he was not trying to get rich off of aviation, but just wanted more to share his dream of it.Thanks John for sharing your dream, and I know it will live on.Dan ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 10:03:10 -0700
RE: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2003 10:52 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jim,If you have any pre 1960 EAA Sport Aviation magazines, EAA Experimentermagazines, or Popular Aviation magazines from the 1930's, I might beinterested.Chris Bobka-----Original Message-----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dawn Patrol's Smoke System
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2003 1:46 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: John_Duprey(at)vmed.org
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Dawn Patrol's Smoke SystemIn a message dated 1/27/03 11:42:11 AM Central Standard Time, Michael.D.Cuy(at)grc.nasa.gov writes:>Mike,Is yours a similar system ? What is that web site ? I would really like to install a smoke system, however, in todays world of suspected terrorists, I supose you would have to be cautious about where you lay down smoke... Chuck Gantzer________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Dawn Patrol's Smoke System
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2003 6:52 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
01/28/2003 07:52:49 AMhttp://
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Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2003 9:17 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: "jim vydra"
what ever happened with this?? I was wanting to buy some of the late JohnGrega's stuff. Is it still available?DJ VeghGN-1N74DVwww.raptoronline.comMesa, AZ----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:14 am
by matronics
Original Posted By: "Jim Vydra"
Jim,Thats great stuff. I enjoy reading it. Whenever you come acrossinformation like this please continue to pass it along to the list.thanks!DJ VeghN74DVMesa, AZwww.imagedv.com/aircamper----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:00 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Jim Vydra
Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:47 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: Michael D Cuy
RE: Pietenpol-List: John Grega
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:56 pm
by matronics
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jim As I get older I am more and more amazed at what peopleaccomplish. As to the Tenth Grade Education, with no offence intended to those of usthat strived for "higher learning", the school of real world experienceoften seems to be the best. After all isn't what people like Bernard andJohn have done that captivates our interest? John Mc Still instructing apprentices.-----Original Message-----