Pietenpol-List: The Great Waldo Pepper

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:11 am

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:40 am

Original Posted By: HelsperSew(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The Great Waldo PepperSome might say it is the greatest film in aviation, I would not. I would say it is the greatest film since the invention of the airplane! In a message dated 6/23/2008 9:14:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov writes:--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]" Oscar, I read with utter amazement and disillusionment that you admitted tohaving neverseen The Great Waldo Pepper ? Your life will not be complete until yousee that. You can find cheap DVD copies on Amazon. Mike C. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:12 am

Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
I too was shocked to read of Oscar's plight. I mean does he not know that =93Some people would say that what you are about to see, is probably the greatest exhibition of aeronautical skill in the history of world. I myself, wouldn=92t go that far. It is probably only the greatest since the invention of the aeroplane.=94Axel Olsson - The Stunt KingJohn HofmannVice-President, Information TechnologyThe Rees Group, Inc.2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800Madison, WI 53718Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150Fax: 608.443.2474Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.comOn Jun 23, 2008, at 8:11 AM, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC] wrote:> [ASRC]" >>> Oscar,>> I read with utter amazement and disillusionment that you admitted to> having never> seen The Great Waldo Pepper ? Your life will not be complete until > you> see that.> You can find cheap DVD copies on Amazon.>> Mike C.>>________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:19 am

Original Posted By: Joe Krzes
All,You know she's the one to marry when your girlfriend buys you The GreatWaldo Pepper on DVD for Christmas, after searching for almost a year tofind a copy, and she pays a premium for it, to boot!I love my wife!Oh, and Oscar, you NEED to see this movie. It's only like the bestaviation movie of all time! I still laugh every time Robert Redfordtakes a tomato to the back of the head!!!

-Wayne Bresslerwww.taildraggersinc.comwww.generalaviationnation.com________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:15 pm

Original Posted By: "Don Emch"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: flying to brodheadHi Jack, I would like to fly to Brodhead and Iam planning on it, but this is my first taildragger so I am still getting the hang of it.I have not flown in much wind as of yet so I need some practice with that for landings.Keep in touch and if I get to feeling comfortable enough with my skills I am going.Gardiner, the heaviest I have flown mine is about 1250lbs and I got maybe 300fpm or a little better. Randy Bush NX294RB**************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: The Great Waldo Pepper

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:46 pm

Original Posted By: airlion(at)bellsouth.net
Mehlin Smith and crew usually show The Great Waldo Pepper on the side of a hangar,one of the nights of Brodhead. Complete with a popcorn popping cart. Definitelya highlight of the Piet Fly-in!Don EmchNX899DERead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:02 pm

Original Posted By: John Hofmann
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matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:23 pm

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones
I will endeavor to translate for Gardiner Mason (airlion)Randy, thanks for the comeback. I have a cessna 140 with a C90 engine-- max gross wt of 1450lbs. My climb out is about 500ft/min. See you in BrodheadI hope. Cheers, Gardiner.-------------- Original message from RBush96589(at)aol.com: --------------Hi Jack, I would like to fly to Brodhead and Iam planning on it, but this is myfirst taildragger so I am still getting the hang of it.I have not flown inmuch wind as of yet so I need some practice with that for landings.Keep intouch and if I get to feeling comfortable enough with my skills I am going.Gardiner, the heaviest I have flown mine is about 1250lbs and I got maybe 300fpm or a little better. Randy Bush NX294RBJohn HofmannVice-President, Information TechnologyThe Rees Group, Inc.2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800Madison, WI 53718Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150Fax: 608.443.2474Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.comOn Jun 23, 2008, at 7:02 PM, airlion(at)bellsouth.net wrote:>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:53:45 -0700

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:58 pm

Original Posted By: Darrel Jones

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:58 pm

Original Posted By: John Hofmann
> Is that all you intend to do for the rest of your life is rides for > cash?"Oh no, No Sir. Every penny I make goes into the building of a brand new biplane for air acrobatics."I find my mind wandering to a month in the future. Look for a ratty Cub and I won't be far away.-john-John HofmannVice-President, Information TechnologyThe Rees Group, Inc.2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800Madison, WI 53718Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150Fax: 608.443.2474Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.comOn Jun 23, 2008, at 9:28 AM, AmsafetyC(at)aol.com wrote:> I see a trend emerging, as we have Jim Markle as the unofficial, > official Pietenpol ambassador, we are once again graced with the > fine works of John Hofmann as TGWP officinado, truly and expert in > his field. John, you do great work, I look forward to meeting you > next month. Your commentary of last night certainly brought laughter > to my tired worn and weary self.>> I for one applaud you knowledge and greater than appropriate > application of TGWP to the occasion.>> Thanks John a real pleasure to watch a master of the art for at work.>> Is that all you intend to do for the rest of your life is rides for > cash?>> John>> In a message dated 6/23/2008 10:15:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.com > writes:> I too was shocked to read of Oscar's plight. I mean does he not know > that =93Some people would say that what you are about to see, is > probably the greatest exhibition of aeronautical skill in the > history of world. I myself, wouldn=92t go that far. It is probably > only the greatest since the invention of the aeroplane.=94>> Axel Olsson - The Stunt King>>> John Hofmann> Vice-President, Information Technology> The Rees Group, Inc.> 2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800> Madison, WI 53718> Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150> Fax: 608.443.2474> Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.com>> On Jun 23, 2008, at 8:11 AM, Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC] wrote:>>> [ASRC]" >>>>>> Oscar,>>>> I read with utter amazement and disillusionment that you admitted to>> having never>> seen The Great Waldo Pepper ? Your life will not be complete >> until you>> see that.>> You can find cheap DVD copies on Amazon.>>>> Mike C. - The --> http://www.matr >> &n - &nbs --> http://www.matronics.com/co================>>>>>>>>> href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... onics.com/ > ">http://forums.matronics.com> ://www.matronics.com/contribution">http:// ... ntribution>>> Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient > used cars.>>________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:30 pm

Original Posted By: Clif Dawson
Not a bad film at all. Jean Arthur had one of the greatest voices and deliveries of all time. Good story but I prefer "Waldo." Too much model work. Of course a favorite is pretty personal. Since nobody has asked I will give you a few good titles to add to your collection:"The Great Waldo Pepper"...Need I say more?"The Spirit of St. Louis"...Great Story and great aviation scenes. Who does not like Jimmy Stewart?"Hell's Angels"...Great flying, cheesy story. Jean Harlow coins the phrase about "slipping into something more comfortable."...woof!"Wings"..good WWI flick. Silent."Airplane!"...Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?....Me John, Big Tree...I still laugh out loud every time I see this."The Wings of Eagles"...a somewhat obscure John Wayne (John Ford directed movie). It is really a good film with some early Naval Aviation footage."The Best Years of Our Lives"...1946, not strictly aviation but some good B-17 footage and one of the best films made. It deals with GIs coming home from the War in 1946. It is one of my favorites and is a truly great story."Ace Eli and Roger of the Skies"...try to find this one."The Battle of Britain"..The photography is beautiful on my 42" plasma."The Right Stuff"...Cool Movie"The Blue Max"...Horrible Story with some good flying...."Brat? Cheese Curd?""Top Gun"...NOT. Stupid movie. I thought it was cool when I was 22 in 1986. Now I realize what an idiot I was."The Rocketeer"...My mother in law loves this one. Take it with a grain of salt and it is wonderful."The Building of NX48 Something or Other"...some guy from Ohio built an airplane of some sort. Mildly entertaining...we'll see if he reads this post."Twelve O'Clock High"...Great WWII flick. When I was a kid they ran the series of this name on late Saturday night TV. I never missed an episode."The Bridges at Toko Ri"...one of the few good Korean War flicks, plus it had Grace Kelly."Flyboys"... I want to like this one but have not been able to get through it. Too many red CGI Fokkers.This will get your collection started. There are many more I have missed but these stand out in my mine and I have to get to bed.-john-John HofmannVice-President, Information TechnologyThe Rees Group, Inc.2810 Crossroads Drive, Ste 3800Madison, WI 53718Phone: 608.443.2468 ext 150Fax: 608.443.2474Email: jhofmann(at)reesgroupinc.comOn Jun 23, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Darrel Jones wrote:>> AMsafetyC(at)aol.com wrote:>> Some might say it is the greatest film in aviation, I would not. I >> would say it is the greatest film since the invention of the >> airplane!>> In a message dated 6/23/2008 9:14:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, michael.d.cuy(at)nasa.gov>> writes:>>>> (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]" >>>>>> Oscar,>>>> I read with utter amazement and disillusionment that you >> admitted to>> having never>> seen The Great Waldo Pepper ? Your life will not be complete>> until you>> see that.>> You can find cheap DVD copies on Amazon.>>>> Mike C. e the es y --> - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS nbsp;>> - List Contribution Web >> Site ; =======================>>> Sorry all, but my vote goes to "Only Angels have Wings". The flying > may be better in Waldo, but I've always had a thing for Jean Arthur. > Available from Netflix.>> Darrel Jones> Pfeifer Sport NX154JP> Sonoma, CA>>________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:24:26 -0700

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:31 am

Original Posted By: Clif Dawson

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:54 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Yeah, Cloud Dancer is worth watching for the flying. Charlie Hillard didall the flying for that one. Cheesy story.Jack _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:46 pm

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]"
Where are you finding these cheap copies? On Amazon, the prices I see range from about $55 to $150! I know all pilots are supposed to be rich, but that is a little steep for me, almost a couple of hours of Piet fuel.Steve RuseNorman, OK----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:06 am

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXC0)[ASRC]"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: The Great Waldo PepperI suppose I was rather fortunate I got mine for a ten spot in the bulk DVD rack at Walmart.JohnIn a message dated 6/25/2008 12:50:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, steve(at)wotelectronics.com writes:--> Pietenpol-List message posted by: "Steve Ruse" Where are you finding these cheap copies? On Amazon, the prices I see range from about $55 to $150! I know all pilots are supposed to be rich, but that is a little steep for me, almost a couple of hours of Piet fuel.Steve RuseNorman, OK----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:30 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re:The Great Waldo PepperIt certainly looses a bunch in the nutshell versionIn a message dated 8/1/2008 2:06:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, davea(at)symbolicdisplays.com writes:That's it in a nutshell!!!!!!!!!!!!do not archive-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed May 20, 2009 6:04 am

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
rameses32 wrote:> . I just want to compare it to the Holden 186 inline six I picked up today, itis 29" long, and 16" tall from crankshaft center to top of rocker cover. CharleyHey Charley,Most of the people on this forum are Yanks. They wouldn't know a Holden from aBlack Stump. Better tell them what a 186 motor is, and who Holden is. Maybe there'sa similar GM engine that they'd be familiar with. I can't help, 'cause Ilive in Ford country. On a quiet day you can sit and listen to the Holdens rust.[Laughing] Old Man Emu--------I can't fly, but I'm telling you,I can run the pants off a kangarooRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: The Great Waldo PepperDate: Wed, 20 May 2009 07:21:07 -0400

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Wed May 20, 2009 8:23 am

Original Posted By: "Michael Silvius"
Ok, here is a 186. It is an inline 6 cylinder engine of 186 cubic inches, madeby Holden Australia in 1968. Holden, owned by GM, has been making cars in Australiasince Moses parted the red sea. They now make the Pontiac GTO for america,or did. The 186 is 29 inches long, and 24 inches tall from drain plug tothe top of the valve cover, it weighs???? peak torque is 181 ft/lbs at 1600 RPMand 126 Hp at 4200.old man emu wrote:> > rameses32 wrote:> > . I just want to compare it to the Holden 186 inline six I picked up today,it is 29" long, and 16" tall from crankshaft center to top of rocker cover. Charley> > > Hey Charley,> Most of the people on this forum are Yanks. They wouldn't know a Holden froma Black Stump. Better tell them what a 186 motor is, and who Holden is. Maybethere's a similar GM engine that they'd be familiar with. I can't help, 'causeI live in Ford country. On a quiet day you can sit and listen to the Holdensrust. [Laughing] > > Old Man EmuRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ttachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/159f ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:02 pm

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:13 pm

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:21 pm

Original Posted By: "coxwelljon"
I was spared having to make the decision. Corky finished 41CC in early Army AirCorps paint, so the military harness is completely in keeping with the airplane.Four-point is what you might call it... military OD belts with quick-releasebelt buckle, and the shoulder straps engage metal tabs on the lap belts.Hard to describe but best to just call it a military 4-point harness. Lap beltswith Y-configured shoulder harnesses... the shoulder harnesses are single-pointattach aft, with straps over the shoulders down to the lap belts.After 41CC went nose-over a few years ago, the harness was the only thing thatkept old Charlie from dumping out of the cockpit or doing more damage than justgetting the ignition key buried into his forehead. You can end up 100% "periodauthentic" but dead. Nobody will ever sneer at you for having belts in theairplane. If they do, they've probably never built or flown an experimentalanyway.--------Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXAir Camper NX41CCRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: The purist and seat belts

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:52 am

Original Posted By: mike Hardaway
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: The purist and seat belts

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:25 pm

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Glenn,Welcome. You mentioned "I will be at Brodhead this weekend"Brodhead starts 7/19. I know its hard to wait, but something we all must suffer.Dan HelsperPur-Year TN________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: The Great Waldo Pepper

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:16 pm

Original Posted By: "aerocarjake"
Good People:I was just wonderin, have we ever shown The Great Waldo Peper at Brodhead? I havea copy and will bring it if we have a projector. Rick SchreiberValparaiso, IN________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: The Great Waldo Pepper

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:41 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Hello good people....... Wonderful little clip..! Thanks for sending the link......I've got something related to TGWP in the works but you all will have to wait acouple weeks until I can share the story..........--------Jake Schultz - curator,Newport Way Air Museum (OK, it's just my home)Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:20 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
It has been shown several times on the hangar at the south end of theairport for the Saturday Night Feature. It's probably about time for it tobe shown again.Jack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia _____

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:44 pm

Original Posted By: "Amsafetyc(at)aol.com"
I have a projector, and the movie... was hoping for a open air late night screening.....can someone bring a PC to hook the projector to... and speakers?--------Shelley TuminoIT Girlwife of "Axel"NX899KPRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:49 pm

Original Posted By: IT Girl
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: The GWPI think she is worth top billing!John Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless-----Original message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:53 pm

Original Posted By: IT Girl
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: The GWPDo we have to cut up her cloths so they fly off while she's up there?I will volunteer now as to prevent embarrassment for the rest of the group fearful they may be selected for the taskA real giver just the kinda guy I amJohnSent via DROID on Verizon Wireless-----Original message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:55 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
I'll have a laptop, but no speakersJack PhillipsNX899JP "Icarus Plummet"Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia-----Original Message-----

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