> A ride with Robert H.
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 1999 2:34 pm
Original Posted By: leonstefanhutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)
John,I will put you down on our list of those to contact.I drove through Kerrville Monday.......always abeautiful part of the state.Mike>Mike,>I don't have a Piet yet but wish I did. I sure would like to attend a Piet>gathering if it is reasonably close to Kerrville, Tx.>John W>RW-6>KR-2S>Kerrville, Tx>jandd(at)maverickbbs.com>-----Original Message----->From: Michael King >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 11:45 AM>Subject: A ride with Robert H.>>>>Gang,>>>>I had the opportunity to drive from Dallas to Uvalde,>>Texas to visit with GN-1 owner Robert Hensarling.>>>>The weather that day had crosswinds and low ceilings>>hanging over the airport. Being a couple hundred>>pounds each, Robert decided to keep the GN-1 in the>>hanger.....so a flight in Robert's Rans was in order.>>>>It was my first time in a Rans and was a hoot. I was>>impressed with the performance of the Rotax 2 cycle>>engine.....climbing out at 70 mph. As soon as we took>>off, a King Air made a practice instrument approach, so>>we circled around the nearby foothills of the Texas Hill>>Country. It was a great Sunday morning ride that ended>>a few minutes later with a perfect soft landing on the>>Uvalde asphalt runway.>>>>As far as the GN-1 is concerned, Robert wants>>to replace his 6 x 6.00 aircraft tires with spoked>>wheels. It is a good looking airplane and has>>several hours under its belt. I understand he might>>sell the plane and buy a "true Piet" complete with>>Model A engine, spoked wheels, etc.>>>>Anyway, Robert and I would like to contact present>>GN-1 and PIET owners/pilots in Texas for a Texas fly-in>>now that the weather is under 100 degrees. A fall get>>together would be fun. Depending on the number of planes>>and where they are located, we then can determine a>>convenient central location.>>>>Please contact us as soon as possible for a good old>>Lone Star State fly in and barbque.>>>>Mike King>>GN-1>>77MK>>Dallas, Texas>>(214) 905-9299>>>>________________________________________________________________________________
John,I will put you down on our list of those to contact.I drove through Kerrville Monday.......always abeautiful part of the state.Mike>Mike,>I don't have a Piet yet but wish I did. I sure would like to attend a Piet>gathering if it is reasonably close to Kerrville, Tx.>John W>RW-6>KR-2S>Kerrville, Tx>jandd(at)maverickbbs.com>-----Original Message----->From: Michael King >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Date: Wednesday, September 08, 1999 11:45 AM>Subject: A ride with Robert H.>>>>Gang,>>>>I had the opportunity to drive from Dallas to Uvalde,>>Texas to visit with GN-1 owner Robert Hensarling.>>>>The weather that day had crosswinds and low ceilings>>hanging over the airport. Being a couple hundred>>pounds each, Robert decided to keep the GN-1 in the>>hanger.....so a flight in Robert's Rans was in order.>>>>It was my first time in a Rans and was a hoot. I was>>impressed with the performance of the Rotax 2 cycle>>engine.....climbing out at 70 mph. As soon as we took>>off, a King Air made a practice instrument approach, so>>we circled around the nearby foothills of the Texas Hill>>Country. It was a great Sunday morning ride that ended>>a few minutes later with a perfect soft landing on the>>Uvalde asphalt runway.>>>>As far as the GN-1 is concerned, Robert wants>>to replace his 6 x 6.00 aircraft tires with spoked>>wheels. It is a good looking airplane and has>>several hours under its belt. I understand he might>>sell the plane and buy a "true Piet" complete with>>Model A engine, spoked wheels, etc.>>>>Anyway, Robert and I would like to contact present>>GN-1 and PIET owners/pilots in Texas for a Texas fly-in>>now that the weather is under 100 degrees. A fall get>>together would be fun. Depending on the number of planes>>and where they are located, we then can determine a>>convenient central location.>>>>Please contact us as soon as possible for a good old>>Lone Star State fly in and barbque.>>>>Mike King>>GN-1>>77MK>>Dallas, Texas>>(214) 905-9299>>>>________________________________________________________________________________