"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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That's too bad. I hope he isn't charged with all the "rescue" costs?
Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not.
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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The article said a 4 place Piper Cub? Or did I read it wrong
Those that have and those that will !!!
Sucks for Lonny but it looks like its not hurt very bad.
Dave
wow, if every time someone flipped a cub up here it made the news, we'd need a whole another section in the news paper!!
Lesson number one, if your gonna flip it is better to do it in a secluded area where no one else knows but your personal rescue party.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
The cub in the photos looks like it has squared off wing tips. I thought Loni's were round? Are we sure it was Loni? Could the media be mistaken?
dark tips with a hard paint line... looks to be a bow tip bird.
but media mistaken?????
Never!
they always get it correct.
I don't know where you've been me lad, but I see you won first Prize!
Last I saw Loni's Super Cub was hanging in Paul's hanger in Palmer. Looks kinda like Alec's plane that was in the video.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
looks like a lot of planes with that particular angle
I don't know where you've been me lad, but I see you won first Prize!
Unfortunatley I know the feeling.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
I'm with you Steve...
I don't know where you've been me lad, but I see you won first Prize!
Like Dave said, no one is immune. $hit happens to even the BEST.Originally Posted by ag-pilot
Loni, I hope that will polish right out!
Nimpo Lake Logan... boonie SuperCubber
200mi (300km) from nearest stoplight... just right! - "Que hesitatus fornicatus est"
This brings up something I always wondered. S J, just how many hats have you sent out, and how long have you been sending them?? I know they are a personal thing (I have one), but numbers don't have to be secret do they??
Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not.
To be honest, I have not kept close track. I guess I could look at the shipments file, but I have printed two batches of 144 - we are 1/2 way through the second batch. Of course, some people require multiple hats, or even the upgraded hard hat version. Not that I know any of those people, I've just heard tell...
sj
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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like this? (click for bigger)
flipflop helmet.jpg
Yes it was Alec's plane but Alec is in Africa so who could be flying it? I'll never tell, We got it flipped back over last night and with new prop and a couple of struts should fly out today.
DW
SJ I really need a new hat but the qualification for the Flip/Flop Flyers in order to receive a "free hat" is a bit onerous, at least for me anyway, and since you didn't invite me to see Jimmy Buffet in KC so I could purchase a new proper flying hat I have been in a quandary.
So, SJ I hereby submit that you should consider a new approach by providing "free hats" to the ever shrinking membership of the "I haven't Flipped/Flopped...YET flyers" of course this would include a return envelope to be kept in the aircraft at all times for the immiediate surrender of ones membership when the inevitable expulsionary event occurs. Other than my recieving the new hat I am in need of (just ask Nancy) the other obvious benifit if your new program would prevent multiple memberships for certain overachievers whom shall remain nameless...
Last edited by OLDCROWE; 04-14-2012 at 12:56 PM.
"Illegitimis non carborundum"
Do hat qualifying events have to be...on the record? I know a guy who may have earned one a few years ago, but I can't be sure because I never read about it in the newspaper.
Last edited by RanchPilot; 04-14-2012 at 02:41 PM.
Well, bummer. Glad he's OK. Wouldn't expect anything else. These guys are on the edge and know it. Super expert. No telling what caused it, but lot's of variables and things happen. I'm sure the cub will be 5 times better when they're done fixing it shortly. I'd fly with Loni any day and hope to get some pointers from him. Too bad he made the paper. Pierce has the better plan.
Man that sucks... glad he is ok! That is one nice flying bird... hope it´s back flying soon.
http://spaincub.wordpress.com
Umm the article was pretty clear who was flying it..
sj
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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Kirby, I put you in charge of this endeavor.
sj
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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Believe me there are PLENTY of hats that have gone out on "SJ, word has it"....Do hat qualifying events have to be...on the record? I know a guy who may have earned one a few years ago, but I can't be sure because I never read about it in the newspaper.
Also, although Loni certainly did the full flip and possibly a flop, that is not required for a hat. The "flip flop" is figurative and any mishap which involves the bending of fabric and pride qualifies...
sj
"Often Mistaken, but Never in Doubt"
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At least you didn't hear it from me. Just had lunch with the boys the plane is hardly hurt looks like two struts a prop and some sand removal and good to go.
+ prop strike teardown for AD..... or exp?
EXP. Oh and I got sand in one of my shoes.
That would be good in Fairbanks. Then we would have two sections in our newspaper.
Kirby,
first: borrow Mr. E's bird, it has experience with hats, and he is to busy to fly it... (word is it will be abandon the second week of May)
Second: I was not even aware that Jimmy was going to perform in KC, so I am doubly depressed
Third: planes are replaceable, Loni is not. Bend, break or burn them to the ground- just stay in one piece please!
I don't know where you've been me lad, but I see you won first Prize!
To Loni's credit, that Cub Loni was flying on the Columbia - if in fact it is the one I think it was - was very heavy. Solo it is bound to be quite nose heavy and definitely NOT the light, lean, balanced, nimble flying machine that Loni usually flies. No offense intended, Alec. It is my desire that the reputation of our mutual friend Loni remain intact.
I'm glad the damage was minor. I've been told it is better to run off the end of a gravel bar into the water than it is to nose over in the gravel. This one flipped in the water and didn't get hurt very bad.
Actually, in the above video, it looked like he almost didn't make it to shore.
Ha, Rumor has it, it doesn't even need that !!
The most important aspect of this signature line is that you don't realize it doesn't say anything significant until you are done reading it & then it is too late to stop reading it....
Well I'll be 749erd !!!! mikeo
I can only wonder what motivates people to post this stuff. I thought this community was constructed to be productive and positive. I feel some people on this site are too eager to publicize others misfortunes. Is it that we are jealous of Loni's abilities? Are we glad to see a good pilot show some signs of fault or be human? I had higher hopes for this site. Put yourself in Loni's shoes, lets show him some respect.
For the record, I have been on my back twice and on my nose twice. I am not ashamed of it and have learned a lot by my mishaps. It has made me a better pilot and am fortunate to have lived through it. On the other hand, the last thing I would want would be someone other than myself directing attention to it on the world wide web.
Well said.
Just answering
Last edited by tempdoug; 04-17-2012 at 10:38 AM.
Doug, If you will notice SJ posts anything that mentions a Super Cub in the news on this website. Has done it for almost 10 years. I feel bad for Loni as I have been there myself a few times as well. Like a friend of mine said when everyone was bashing me for doing stupid things like landing on gravel bars, "the risk goes up when you get away from the 5000' runways". Sorry to see some of the comments here. Obviously people have different missions for a Super Cub, everyone should have a common respect for one another. Having been around Loni last spring at Paul Claus's lodge I believe he is a very talented pilot and a really fun guy to hang out with. I think more people need the one on one relationship before they judge.
Steve Pierce
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
Henry Ford
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