BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jan 2010, 14:10

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Umm, I believe we have just witnessed man heaven :bow:

Like you have no idea. Dick Keyt designed his house (with hangar attached) from scratch. Every square inch of his hangar and work shop was designed using his years of engineering/mechanical experience so everything has a function and a place. Heck, he even designed his walk-in closet with a special waist high luggage packing area since at the time, both he and his wife were active airline flight crew.

Here is Dick's website for his one of a kind Polen Special, which he races in various air races. The efficiency of that airplane is incredible. 320MPH on a 180HP engine.

http://www.polenspecial.com/

He is a great guy and has mentored many kids over the years through his foundation. I only wish that foundation existed back when I was that age as I definitely would have applied for an internship.

-Neal

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Jan 2010, 14:16

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Neal, I'll tell Dick we talked, he still has the V35 (just put in a new Garmin 530). Yes, Dick has a great engineering mind, I grew up in my Dad's tool and die shop and every time I go to Dick's hangar to borrow the use of mill, lathe, shear, brake, etc. he always has a lesson to give. He still has young people going through his Dennis Polen Foundation where he teaches them the craft of manufacturing. Right now they are bulding a new extended front cowling for the Polen. Stop in if you're ever down this way. Regards, Don

Don, thanks for the update! I'm going to shoot Dick an email today to say hi. Small world for sure. I was actually flying a Saratoga over PA about 2 years ago and heard Dick in 8135R on the same frequency. We chatted briefly on 123.45. I was blown away by the coincidence. Most airline pilots don't know what to do with themselves when they retire...fortunately that is not a problem for Dick. See you soon hopefully down south!

-Neal

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Jan 2010, 22:26

Adding to the fray,...

After lurking here for months while figuring out which V-tail to purchase, I'm finally getting around to posting a brief introduction.

Picked up N24N (a '67 V35) a few weeks ago and I'll be upgrading the panel and various odds and ends in the months (and years) ahead. Previously, I was flying a beautiful Cardinal 177RG but needed something faster so the V35 became the only option for me. Previous to the 177RG I had a Pulsar XP. The Pulsar was akin to duct taping yourself to a kite in heavy winds and letting the string break--I had a lot of fun with it--and it had a lot of fun with me. That Pulsar had an empty weight of something like 16.8 lbs so it was a handful in turbulence. :ohno:

Last month, I purchased N24N and flew her back from Oklahoma to her new home in Santa Monica. My professional background is in engineering (software and rapid prototyping) and I've spent most of my career in aerospace and motorsports. Worked in Formula 1 in Europe for quite a few years and had some fascinating times with aerospace companies in the UK, France, Italy, No. Ireland, Germany, Israel, Japan and Brazil. The common element is aircraft want to get sucked up in the air and race cars want to get sucked down. In the end, aircraft and race cars all suck and the physics of efficient suckage is what makes it all so much fun!

Thanks for all the great info on this board and I hope to meet a few of your in the future.

All the best.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Jan 2010, 22:28

Welcome John,

Pretty plane that sucks up.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Jan 2010, 22:37

Username Protected wrote:

Welcome John,

Pretty plane that sucks up.

I've had a few landings in my time that definitely sucked down,... a bit too much,...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Jan 2010, 23:29

John,

Welcome. Nice Plane!

Thanks for sharing.

-MO

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2010, 02:29

Welcome John,

You have a very pretty plane. I like the night photograph.

Don't be shy. Please continue to participate and share your experiences. The more the merrier.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2010, 03:36

Username Protected wrote:

Adding to the fray,...

After lurking here for months while figuring out which V-tail to purchase, I'm finally getting around to posting a brief introduction.

Picked up N24N (a '67 V35) a few weeks ago and I'll be upgrading the panel and various odds and ends in the months (and years) ahead. Previously, I was flying a beautiful Cardinal 177RG but needed something faster so the V35 became the only option for me. Previous to the 177RG I had a Pulsar XP. The Pulsar was akin to duct taping yourself to a kite in heavy winds and letting the string break--I had a lot of fun with it--and it had a lot of fun with me. That Pulsar had an empty weight of something like 16.8 lbs so it was a handful in turbulence. :ohno:

Last month, I purchased N24N and flew her back from Oklahoma to her new home in Santa Monica. My professional background is in engineering (software and rapid prototyping) and I've spent most of my career in aerospace and motorsports. Worked in Formula 1 in Europe for quite a few years and had some fascinating times with aerospace companies in the UK, France, Italy, No. Ireland, Germany, Israel, Japan and Brazil. The common element is aircraft want to get sucked up in the air and race cars want to get sucked down. In the end, aircraft and race cars all suck and the physics of efficient suckage is what makes it all so much fun!

Thanks for all the great info on this board and I hope to meet a few of your in the future.

All the best.

Congratulations on the new purchase John! Welcome to BT. I love the picture of your plane in front of the Typhoon (and love the mongolian beef there as well). At any rate, SMO will always hold a place in my heart. Spent a year instructing for Justice Aviation back in 99/00. Are you hangar'ing it or tying down?

-Neal

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2010, 16:30

Username Protected wrote:

Adding to the fray,...

Congratulations on the new purchase John! Welcome to BT. I love the picture of your plane in front of the Typhoon (and love the mongolian beef there as well). At any rate, SMO will always hold a place in my heart. Spent a year instructing for Justice Aviation back in 99/00. Are you hangar'ing it or tying down?

-Neal

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Jan 2010, 16:41

Welcome John-

As you get more familiar with our members, please be mindful that we have a couple that will redefine the physics of efficient suckage :bugeye:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Jan 2010, 00:45

Man, that plane really sucks! You wanna trade?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Jan 2010, 02:50

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Ahhhh Neal, you know about the Mongolian beef! A man of class and distinction, no doubt. That dish is great! Tying the V35 down for now,... looking for a hangar but even if I find one they are so expensive I could afford to repaint my plane every single year with the cost difference.
:eek:

Of course I know about the mongolian beef. Love those sesame buns! I once brought a takeout order of that stuff on a LAX-EWR flight and the guy I was flying with was NOT impressed with the aroma. I, however, was in blissful delight.

I hear you on the hangar. We have that same problem at HPN. Enjoy the new plane! I'm out there a lot...what's the tail number? I'll neak a peek at it the next time I'm eating at the Typhoon.

-Neal

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Jan 2010, 11:11

Personally I prefer The Hump one floor above.

John - you've worked in aerospace and motorsports! on top of that you live in Santa Monica with your very own fork tail (jab from a straight tail owner) - I'm very jealous. Welcome.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Jan 2010, 10:41

Well, not quite a full fledged member of the flock.....but I have N1979 under contract with prebuy inspection starting tomorrow. Hopefully soon to be a full member.

http://www.learn2flymea.com/1979.html

Jim Hughes

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Jan 2010, 22:11

Username Protected wrote:

Personally I prefer The Hump one floor above.

John - you've worked in aerospace and motorsports! on top of that you live in Santa Monica with your very own fork tail (jab from a straight tail owner) - I'm very jealous. Welcome.

Ah, yes, The Hump. Great place as well for the sushi-inclined. The fork-tail had something to do with my youth. The V-tail was the very first airplane I ever saw flying as a kid,... went right over my house and I'll never forget it. To that end, I am a fork-tailed devotee to the end I am afraid. Flew an F33 once but it just didn't wiggle enough for me,... hahaha

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