Author Topic: Oldest flyer (Read 3630 times)

Russell Shaffer · « **on:** January 11, 2007, 04:56:35 PM »

I was going to start a topic on who is the oldest flyer, but I guess Shultzie wins. I saw the birthday list at the bottom of the first page. Other than Shultzie at 105, who would be our oldest flyer? I don't stand a chance, only 60.

Bill Little · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2007, 05:04:46 PM »

Quote from: Russell Shaffer on January 11, 2007, 04:56:35 PM

I was going to start a topic on who is the oldest flyer, but I guess Shultzie wins. I saw the birthday list at the bottom of the first page. Other than Shultzie at 105, who would be our oldest flyer? I don't stand a chance, only 60.

John Paris · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2007, 07:40:37 PM »

I think that the SilverFoxx, aka Lew Woolard, is around the 82 or 83 mark. Not quite the 105 of Shultzie, but at least I can claim that I have seen Lew fly (and kick my butt).
John Paris (AARP-10 yrs old)

RC Storick · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2007, 07:53:25 PM »

In his 80tys Lew does a fine job of getting around. At the last contest he was running around and jumping up and down like a 10 year old after candy! Way to go Lew!

peabody · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2007, 07:54:20 PM »

John D'Ottavio is 84 or 85, I believe...still going strong...

Bill Little · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2007, 09:56:17 PM »

How about our own Bigiron (Marvin Denny)?

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2007, 11:24:12 PM »

If my memory is correct, Marvin told me he was 76yrs young.

Blill Gruby

Bill Little · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2007, 06:17:41 AM »

Ah. I was only thinking of our members............

AFAIK, John "D" is *probably* the oldest competitor at this time. Before the tragic accident, Mr. Ed Southwick was a regular competitor and in his 80s.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2007, 08:29:41 AM »

I beleive that Lew is 85 going on to 86. Then we have Bud Burroughs who is a year or two behind him. Yes Marvin (aka bigiron) is the kid at 75. I am the baby at 65. DOC Holliday

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2007, 08:51:41 AM »

Here is a picture of John D'Ottavio and me. John is 84 or 85 and still competing and judging. John still goes to the NATS to fly.

Lew Woolard is also the same age. They are more active than the Energizer bunny!

Phil Coopy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:30:37 PM »

This guy, Ernie Magnuson, scratch builds and flys RC at our field...he's 93. After seeing me fly C/L he sez he's gonna try it for old times. Shown here with the Cub Cadet mower that he purchased and donated to our club.

Phil

Jerry Bohn · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2007, 06:00:59 PM »

Marvin and Doc, I'm thinking Rusty Brown is up there, do you know his age?

Jerry Bohn

Russell Shaffer · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2007, 06:31:50 PM »

Anyone who flies ANYTHING AT ALL at 93 is amazing. Please say "hi" to him from me.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2007, 09:41:23 AM »

You guy'y are way older than me so at 74 and 8 months I am starting to feel lot younger. Usually I am the oldest flyer on the field. Shultzie is younger than me but is starting to feel the pinch. Loss of precious hair. He definatly needs to wear a cap otherwise the rain makes too much noise when it splashes off his head. Well you know what they say about age. You gain a lot more respect. I hope you older gentelmen are around for many many years. Leo Mehl (alias the kid)

May the wind be at you back at 5 mph.

steve dinerman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2007, 07:35:38 AM »

how about a group? the Philly fliers are known for such people as Dan banjok,mike palco, bob zambelly etc we have a membership of over 40 people.phil sam pete alexander and harry freeland all in there late 70s decided to get together to talk model airplanes.the group has grown from those 3 to over 15.we are all retired and love model airplanes.
during the summer some of us go out to fly afterwards and it is a fun day. if your in the Philly aria on Jan 30th join us.we will meet at McDonald's at street and humvill rs at 12 O'Clock.
stephen dinerman

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2007, 10:48:30 AM »

Whatever happened to the young flyers?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #16 on:** January 18, 2007, 10:53:46 AM »

Leo,

Taht's me at only 50.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2007, 11:36:56 AM »

I'm right there with ya Randy, heck I go to a contest and its great, I am one of the youngest there!! I think most of the time, the only one younger than me is Todd Ryan. this hobby is great if for no other reason than I get to be a youngster again! Oh by the way, I am a young 47

Marvin Denny · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2007, 02:19:58 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on January 12, 2007, 08:29:41 AM

I beleive that Lew is 85 going on to 86. Then we have Bud Burroughs who is a year or two behind him. Yes Marvin (aka bigiron) is the kid at 75. I am the baby at 65. DOC Holliday

Bud is younger than I .

bigiron

Dick Byron · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2007, 02:39:11 PM »

Dave Cook has to be 75 or more.

Paul Smith · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2007, 04:17:04 PM »

Quote from: Tom Niebuhr on January 12, 2007, 08:51:41 AM

Here is a picture of John D'Ottavio and me. John is 84 or 85 and still competing and judging. John still goes to the NATS to fly.

Lew Woolard is also the same age. They are more active than the Energizer bunny!

Lew Woolard was my racing pilot in 1975, he claimed 51 at the time, so, only 83 now.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2007, 12:22:37 AM »

I usually don't enter these old people thingies because I usually loose. Just ask Mike Keville.

Paul Smith · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2007, 06:30:09 AM »

Quote from: Leo Mehl on January 18, 2007, 10:48:30 AM

Whatever happened to the young flyers?

We will be petitioning the FAI to revise "junior" to under 65.