I am a retired self-employed commercial pilot in the process of trading for a Porterfield 35/70. My very first airplane was a Porterfield LP-65 which I flew for several years. I loved the little "skinny bird" and I stumbled across this plane. I live in Harrison, AR and flying and long range marksmanship are my only hobbies. I flew airshow acro in a Pitts on steroids for a number of years and later dragged banners, did traditional barnstorming in first a 1930 Waco KNF and later in a 1929 BK Bird biplane. I taught acro in a Decathlon and retired at age 65. I am now 70 years and am getting back to my first love, a Porterfield.
Do you own a Porterfield Airplane? N#?
I am in the process of trading for one now. A Porterfield 35/70.
Are You a Pilot? Ratings?
Yes, but have to now fly LSA. I have flown since I got out of the Army in 1973.
Do you have a MYSPACE profile, email address or personal website that you would like to share with others?
I would enjoy meeting you. Looks like you have quite an aviation history. Just name dropping here...my flight instructor was Linda Hamer. I believe she was the first woman IAC president back in the late 80's or early 90's. She had a Pitts and Skybolt. I wonder if you and her paths ever crossed? She eventually instructed for years in her fleet of (2) 150's, (1) 172, and a Decathalon. She was based out of her farm strip with hubby Gerry Hamer north of Peru, IL.
We are not too far apart in beautiful Arkansas. I am the Director of Development here at KMEZ for General Aviation Solutions/Rose Aircraft Services...a FAA145/EASA repair station/refurb center. I am an A&P.
Andy Gelston
Welcome to our wee club for the skinny bird, Galen! We're honored to have someone with your background join our membership.
Andy
Mar 26, 2018
Jim Holdeman
hello Galen,
I would enjoy meeting you. Looks like you have quite an aviation history. Just name dropping here...my flight instructor was Linda Hamer. I believe she was the first woman IAC president back in the late 80's or early 90's. She had a Pitts and Skybolt. I wonder if you and her paths ever crossed? She eventually instructed for years in her fleet of (2) 150's, (1) 172, and a Decathalon. She was based out of her farm strip with hubby Gerry Hamer north of Peru, IL.
We are not too far apart in beautiful Arkansas. I am the Director of Development here at KMEZ for General Aviation Solutions/Rose Aircraft Services...a FAA145/EASA repair station/refurb center. I am an A&P.
Look for ward to meeting you....Jim
Apr 16, 2018