Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: the double-nickelI have one year on you Oscar at 56. And it is a good point you make Markabout the majority of general aviation and especially homebuilders being usold farts. But its not like EAA is not trying to do something about it. Theyhad a huge KidVenture tent at Oshkosh this year and in addition to all thenormal kid activities they had a sheet metal riveting section. I couldn'tbelieve it there were kids as young as 6 years old doing pulled and buckedriviting to make a foot square rudder section that they could take home.Their were as many girls as boys doing this and I talked to one kids dad whosaid it was so popular that they had been waiting two days to get their kidsin there. I think if I would have done something like that when I was 6 Iwould have gotten into homebuilding several decades earlier. Have to givecredit to Vans who I believe donated all the riviting kits for the kids,must have cost them a bunch.Rick H.On 7/29/06, Mark Blackwell wrote:>> markb1958(at)verizon.net>>> Well I am 47 and that is what I am seeing most everywhere. Its actually> the greatest concern I have for the future of aviation. Those that are> young today learning to fly today are learning with the intent of being> airline pilots. Once they get that airline job, many if not most walk> away from general aviation. Very few are just learning to fly because> they want to learn to fly. Those that are, just are not the kid at the> fence anymore. They are old guys like us that are much more likely to> fly only a short time before a medical issue steps up and gets in the way.>>-- Rick Holland"Logic is a wreath of pretty flowers, that smell bad"________________________________________________________________________________
Re: Pietenpol-List: the double-nickel
Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickel
Original Posted By: "walt evans"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelDan,Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34. I toowas an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be close to airplanes.I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it came from my dad takingme to the local airport for my first airplane ride at the age of 7. An experiencethat is still very vivid in my mind. I also clearly remember the pilot,Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to me his homebuilt airplane experiences. Thesewere Pietenpols he built in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enoughfor me to work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finallyat the age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving, marriage,and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities the Piet alwaysremained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young Eagles program ornot kids are extremely impressionable and anything positive, like flying and aiplanes,really sticks with them. Even when they sometimes give you that 'whatin the world are you talking about' stare!Don E.NX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelDan,Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34. I toowas an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be close to airplanes.I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it came from my dad takingme to the local airport for my first airplane ride at the age of 7. An experiencethat is still very vivid in my mind. I also clearly remember the pilot,Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to me his homebuilt airplane experiences. Thesewere Pietenpols he built in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enoughfor me to work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finallyat the age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving, marriage,and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities the Piet alwaysremained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young Eagles program ornot kids are extremely impressionable and anything positive, like flying and aiplanes,really sticks with them. Even when they sometimes give you that 'whatin the world are you talking about' stare!Don E.NX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickel
Original Posted By: "walt evans"
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelOthers will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I startedbuilding. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 yearsold. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 andhave 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will goabout once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that myfirst word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as akid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Manwas meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take akid flying and their smile will prove it.Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye lastmonth,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!Steve E.-----Original Message-----[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don EmchSent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PMDan,Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just beclose to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel itcame from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplaneride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in mymind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining tome his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he builtin the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me towork through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at theage of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new prioritiesthe Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a YoungEagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anythingpositive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even whenthey so! metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!Don E.NX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelOthers will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I startedbuilding. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 yearsold. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 andhave 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will goabout once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that myfirst word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as akid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Manwas meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take akid flying and their smile will prove it.Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye lastmonth,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!Steve E.-----Original Message-----[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don EmchSent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PMDan,Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just beclose to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel itcame from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplaneride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in mymind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining tome his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he builtin the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me towork through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at theage of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new prioritiesthe Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a YoungEagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anythingpositive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even whenthey so! metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!Don E.NX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickel
Original Posted By: Isablcorky(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelGood for you!I'm still smilling.Life truely is GRAND!I'm not a religious guy, but I've seen enough thru the years with my father passing , and things I've seen , to know that there is something out there.walt evansNX140DL"Put your wealth in knowledge, and no one can ever take it from you"Ben Franklin----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:25 PM>> Others will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I started> building. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 years> old. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 and> have 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will go> about once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that my> first word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as a> kid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Man> was meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take a> kid flying and their smile will prove it.>>> Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye last> month,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!>> Steve E.>> -----Original Message-----> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Emch> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PM>>> Dan,> Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.> I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be> close to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it> came from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplane> ride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in my> mind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to> me his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he built> in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me to> work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at the> age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,> marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities> the Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young> Eagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anything> positive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even when> they so!> metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!> Don E.> NX899DE>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=51203#51203>>> ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelGood for you!I'm still smilling.Life truely is GRAND!I'm not a religious guy, but I've seen enough thru the years with my father passing , and things I've seen , to know that there is something out there.walt evansNX140DL"Put your wealth in knowledge, and no one can ever take it from you"Ben Franklin----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:25 PM>> Others will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I started> building. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 years> old. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 and> have 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will go> about once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that my> first word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as a> kid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Man> was meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take a> kid flying and their smile will prove it.>>> Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye last> month,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!>> Steve E.>> -----Original Message-----> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Emch> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PM>>> Dan,> Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.> I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be> close to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it> came from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplane> ride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in my> mind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to> me his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he built> in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me to> work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at the> age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,> marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities> the Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young> Eagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anything> positive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even when> they so!> metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!> Don E.> NX899DE>>> Read this topic online here:>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=51203#51203>>> ________________________________________________________________________________
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Original Posted By: "D.Reid"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelYes Walt...there IS "something" out there...beyond your wildest dreams. And the day you discover it...the angels will be rejoicing in Heaven...and down here too!Trust me on this. :-)Dave...(for what its worth to you...and a LOT I hope) Down in Florida----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:05 PM>> Good for you!> I'm still smilling.> Life truely is GRAND!> I'm not a religious guy, but I've seen enough thru the years with my > father passing , and things I've seen , to know that there is something > out there.> walt evans> NX140DL>> "Put your wealth in knowledge, and no one can ever take it from you"> Ben Franklin> ----- Original Message ----- > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:25 PM>>>>>> Others will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I started>> building. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 years>> old. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 and>> have 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will go>> about once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that my>> first word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as a>> kid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Man>> was meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take a>> kid flying and their smile will prove it.>>>>>> Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye last>> month,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!>>>> Steve E.>>>> -----Original Message----->> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Emch>> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PM>>>>>> Dan,>> Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.>> I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be>> close to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it>> came from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplane>> ride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in my>> mind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to>> me his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he built>> in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me to>> work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at the>> age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,>> marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities>> the Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young>> Eagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anything>> positive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even when>> they so!>> metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!>> Don E.>> NX899DE>>>>>>>>>> Read this topic online here:>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=51203#51203>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List> http://wiki.matronics.com>>> ________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: the double-nickelYes Walt...there IS "something" out there...beyond your wildest dreams. And the day you discover it...the angels will be rejoicing in Heaven...and down here too!Trust me on this. :-)Dave...(for what its worth to you...and a LOT I hope) Down in Florida----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:05 PM>> Good for you!> I'm still smilling.> Life truely is GRAND!> I'm not a religious guy, but I've seen enough thru the years with my > father passing , and things I've seen , to know that there is something > out there.> walt evans> NX140DL>> "Put your wealth in knowledge, and no one can ever take it from you"> Ben Franklin> ----- Original Message ----- > Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 6:25 PM>>>>>> Others will chime in on their age I suppose, but I was 26 when I started>> building. Finished it at 29-1/2. On Nov 19th the piet will be 9 years>> old. I'm just 1/10 hr short of 333.33 hours on the tach. I'm 38 and>> have 5 kids, all of whom love to fly in the piet. Even my wife will go>> about once a year! I confirmed just last night with my mom that my>> first word was 'airplane' watching A4's landing in Kingsville TX as a>> kid. I solo'ed on my 16th birthday and PPSEL checkride on my 17th. Man>> was meant to fly, anyone who might disagree is in denial. Just take a>> kid flying and their smile will prove it.>>>>>> Life is Grand. I flew 28 Young Eagles at our chapter rallye last>> month,(albeit in a 172)... lots of smiles!>>>> Steve E.>>>> -----Original Message----->> [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Emch>> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 3:53 PM>>>>>> Dan,>> Although we do seem to be the minority, you are not alone, I'm also 34.>> I too was an airport kid. I would do just about anything to just be>> close to airplanes. I rode my bike many many miles! I truly feel it>> came from my dad taking me to the local airport for my first airplane>> ride at the age of 7. An experience that is still very vivid in my>> mind. I also clearly remember the pilot, Mr. Galen Elser, explaining to>> me his homebuilt airplane experiences. These were Pietenpols he built>> in the 30s. That stuck with me like nothing else. Enough for me to>> work through High School to pay for flying lessons and finally at the>> age of 20 I started building my plane. Although college, moving,>> marriage, and starting a family have a way of creating new priorities>> the Piet always remained a backburner goal. So whether through a Young>> Eagles program or not kids are extremely impressionable and anything>> positive, like flying and aiplanes, really sticks with them. Even when>> they so!>> metimes give you that 'what in the world are you talking about' stare!>> Don E.>> NX899DE>>>>>>>>>> Read this topic online here:>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=51203#51203>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List> http://wiki.matronics.com>>> ________________________________________________________________________________