I'd like to make mention of Del Lehmann, of Mountain Airframe Services, Mena, Arkansas.
Del is a real gentleman. And he knows how to handle an uppity moderator, too.
When Del tried to help our members by offering some parts on our forums, this moderator, by enforcing the standing rules, deleted his message and reminded him that only non-commercial advertisements are allowed in the Flypaper and Forums unless TIC170A advertising policies were followed. He apologized.
He also joined our association. Then, he DONATED those valuable and hard-to-find parts (and many others) to the association for the 2007 convention auction. The proceeds of that auction went to support the association.
What a guy!
He can be reached thru his company, and his email and profile can be found in the Directory and here at the forums under his username: wingnut
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention. An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
This is going beyond the call of duty. Thanks so much for your interest in the Association. I want everyone to know this is what keeps our tradition of the 170 alive, people with a big heart. Thanks again.
John Hess
John Hess
Past President 2018-2021 President 2016-2018, TIC170A Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A Director 2005-2014, TIC170A N3833V Flying for Fun '67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006 K3KNT
Del, isn't there an Avionics Shop at the Mena Airport?
I need to get my Garmin GPS looked at (think it's just battery).
May try fly over on Wed or Thurs.
Dave
W.J.Langholz wrote:Who's the uppidy moderator.....????????
Let's see now.... what are the possibilities.... There's George. Naw. Too nice a guy. Reserved. Jocular. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obediant, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean. Reverent. Never opinionated.
Then, there's Bruce.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention. An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
I needed a rudder and elevator re-skinned. Del provided some sound advice, even though I was forward with him telling him I'ld likely do the repair here at home. I really appreciate his taking the time to touch base.
Never met the man, but he sure seems like the straight shooter kind of a guy I'd want to do business with. Thanks, Del!
Kyle
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
Troop 60, Houston, had a few extra Scout Laws, such as "Tired, Hungry, and Horny".
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention. An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
W.J.Langholz wrote:Who's the uppidy moderator.....????????
Let's see now.... what are the possibilities.... There's George. Naw. Too nice a guy. Reserved. Jocular. Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obediant, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean. Reverent. Never opinionated.
Then, there's Bruce.
Who's who ???
Joe Craig
'56 C172 Taildragger N6915A
'46 Aeronca Champ N65HM
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention. An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
If you have a crooked flying airplane and you want it straightened out correctly, go see Del. He took my 170 which would do a wing-over by itself and made it fly hands off. Not as exciting anymore but sure is a lot more pleasant on a long trip.
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
2023 Best Original 170A at Sault Ste. Marie
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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