Nathans a warbird owner

Nathan · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 1:14 pm

Woodsy Airfield wrote:

Nathan - Excellent acquisition...By the way the HUP-2 in the woods is frozen to the ground...A spring thaw is in order....I reckon you'll be getting some sort of conveyance plus a place to store it....You are getting into a big time hobby....Be seeing you soon...

Thanks Leon! That means a lot!

I will be bringing a truck and car trailer, some straps, come along, and some extra hands. Sometime this year, when the ground dries up of course. I can't wait to meet up with you again. :drink3:

cooper9411 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 2:23 pm

Nathan and Woodsy, if I can be of any assistance let me know. I'd gladly help out when the time comes.

Woodsy Airfield · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:00 pm

coop - Very well - thanks for the offer....I try and keep you posted....Woodsy/Leon..

cooper9411 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:05 pm

Thanks Leon. I look forward to seeing you again and meeting Nathan. :drink3:

Triplane102 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:55 pm **Posts:** 491

"Nathan & Companies' Excellent Adventure !" :drink3:

UC61K · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:22 pm

Fantastic Job!
It always feels soooo good to save a piece of aviation history no matter how big or small!
Keep growing!

Jim C
Midwest Aeronautique LLC
UC-61K USAAF # 43-14964 / RAF# HB-690

p.s. let me know if you come across a PT-19 Pitot Tube

PropsRule · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:29 pm

The HUP is my favourite helicopter. It's really cool that you own two!

GARY HILTON · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:44 pm

Nathan, way to go! It's a different feeling fer sure.....I still can't get over the fact that I joined the club....I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would be an owner of one , much less be able to hang around other folks who own and really fly their warbird....It just goes to show that the old saying about aviation being a common denominator is true...You can't get any more "comoner" than me, and now look, in the past 8 years I have owned 4 warbirds....very static, but warbirds just the same...so good on you!

Tulio · **Joined:** Mon May 03, 2004 1:05 am **Posts:** 3236

Nathan wrote:

[b] not real pretty[/b]. But if you have a passion, go out there and do what you can!

You are correct, sir!!! :lol:

Dude, congrats!!! You are right, many people say that they wish they could afford to save an airplane. You don't need tons of money (although it helps) to start moving in the right direction.

A piece here, another over there, and you already have a sizable collection.

In Spanish: Felicitaciones!!! Congratulations, Nathan.

When Ohio thaws and you see Leon, say hi for me.

Saludos,

Tulio

K5DH · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:20 pm

Congratulations and kudos, Nathan! If I had the storage space, I'd probably be doing the same thing. Um... if She Who Must Be Obeyed would allow it, that is... and that's not very likely...

Since this thread revolves around antique air-thrashers from our pals at Piasecki, I feel obligated to share the following three photos with all y'all. The pics are property of my friend Pete Wingard, who appears in the first photo. Please do not re-post them anywhere. They were shot aboard the USS Roosevelt and USS Ranger during the mid to late 1950s (Pete didn't give me the dates).

A little internet sleuthing turned up a sad photo of 130022 in a scrap yard near Tucson in 2007.
http://www.eurodemobbed.org.uk/image_vi ... 130022.jpg

Woodsy Airfield · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:26 pm

Hey Tulio - I'll save Nathan some time and say the same to you....Collection as you saw it has thinned alot....PT's all gone....I talk to Friedman once in awhile....just waiting for some Texas weather to get things done......Take care

Pooner · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:40 pm

Nathan, dude, you rock!

Great score and what an awesome machine. I will be on the look-out for parts for you out west here in AZ. I remember a couple of little forelorn HUPs in Don Howell's scrap yard down in Tucson years ago, and always thought they were just neat. I am glad you think so, too. They are a rare beast!

I'll expect you to add me to your e-mail chain once you get your "needs list" up and going. I'm here to help with raising your "twins."

Good job, sir. I'm impressed. Let me know what I can do to assist and encourage you with your new venture.

- Robert in PHX

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:53 pm

don't forget me Nathan, I live 15 minutes from leon's property. glad to help, & you can bunk at my house if you wish too. just give me a heads up & i'll make the time.

flightsimer · **Posted:** Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:09 am

Nathan, Congrats! Where in PA are you located?

Nathan · **Posted:** Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:24 am

K5DH wrote:

if She Who Must Be Obeyed would allow it, that is... and that's not very likely...

I have the same problem. She insists I am trying to turn our backyard into an aircraft boneyard. :shock:

I really don't have that in mind.

Thanks all for the kind words. It has meant a lot to me all the nice things said. I'll keep trying.

-Nate

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