Want to Fly Like David Fitzgerald?

[Dennis Nunes]

So do you want to fly and compete like the 13-time AMA National Control Line Precision Aerobatic Champion David Fitzgerald?

Then you need to eat like a 13-time champion. The food of choice for breakfast? A bowl of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal.

Yes folks, I have it on good authority that a bowl full of this cereal will make you fly just like David Fitzgerald. Don’t be fooled by any other imitations, Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal *IS* the ‘Breakfast of Champions’.

Now for the opportunity of a lifetime. For a fortunate individual who may be a collectors of classic memorabilia, here is your chance to be the proud owner of such a unique and priceless item – The genuine empty box of David’s beloved Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal. The buyer will receive this magnificent cereal box autographed by the 13-time National Champion.

A certificate of authenticity could be made available from the Deputy Commissioner (self-appointed), and currently, Acting Maximum Leader of the World-Famous Fox 15 Hurl, the Honorable Mr. Brett Buck (though he hasn’t agreed to this or even know about it).

This unique collector’s box can be yours for a mere asking price of $1,000.00. Hurry – I’m sure this will sell fast!

However, for us less fortunate individuals, you can still be like Mr. Fitzgerald. Go to your nearest grocery store and buy a box of your own Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal Yes, you can be just like the 13-time National Champion ––– David Fitzgerald.

Enjoy,
Dennis

[John McFayden]

Wow, that seems easier than all that trimming stuff Brett is always suggesting. Any idea how many boxes of this wonder cereal I need to eat?

[Brett Buck]

Wow, that seems easier than all that trimming stuff Brett is always suggesting. Any idea how many boxes of this wonder cereal I need to eat?

  You will get through about 1/2 a bowl before the roof of your mouth is shredded.

     Brett

[bill bischoff]

Wow, that's counterintuitive. With a name like Cap'n Crunch, it seems like it should make you crash a lot. Apparently that's not the case... I'd suspect either Fruit Loops or Quaker Oat Squares may work even better.

[Motorman]

I knew those top flyers had secrets.

[Tim Just]

Brett,
Soaking Captain Crunch in 2% milk for 3.4 minutes prior to consumption reduces the material (not sure CC qualifies as food) from a Rockwell Hardness Rating of 60 to a very manageable Shore A 10.   

After David’s victory in Muncie, I am curious when we will see his face on the box? 

[Brett Buck]

After David’s victory in Muncie, I am curious when we will see his face on the box?

WAY ahead of you there - the crew of the Guppy consists of Alfie, Dave, Brunhilda, and Carlyle. And of course, Seadog. So he beat us all to it by about 60 years. Look familiar?:



     Brett


p.s. I note that this was all on TV, so, naturally...

[Dennis Nunes]

The crew of the Guppy consists of Alfie, Dave, Brunhilda, and Carlyle.

Now you done it. The names and now this picture brought back some dark memories...

It's still not as bad seeing a so called "grown man" (I use that term loosely) lifting a bowl of cereal to his face and shoveling in Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch. I just can't get that picture out of my head! 


Dennis

[Brett Buck]

It's still not as bad seeing a so called "grown man" (I use that term loosely) lifting a bowl of cereal to his face and shoveling in Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch. I just can't get that picture out of my head! 

     Particularly when I proved beyond a shadow of a doubt in 2006 that *biscuits and gravy* is the Breakfast of Champions.

   

   Makes his success even more impressive!

     Brett

[Dennis Leonhardi]

Wow, that seems easier than all that trimming stuff Brett is always suggesting. Any idea how many boxes of this wonder cereal I need to eat?

 

[Shorts,David]

WAY ahead of you there - the crew of the Guppy consists of Alfie, Dave, Brunhilda, and Carlyle. And of course, Seadog. So he beat us all to it by about 60 years. Look familiar?:



     Brett


p.s. I note that this was all on TV, so, naturally...

Now if you can get Dave to sign the figurine they made of him, we'll be in business. I notice the elbow bent and right hand lifted, probably performing an inside loop. I note the left hand not in his pocket, but close, tucked behind his back. Especially the face of pure concentration, just like David.

[Matt Colan]

This whole time I thought I just needed to copy his fuel delivery system and rent his NVA for the week

[Dan McEntee]

   I much prefer the Regular Capt. Crunch. I like peanut butter also but don't care to mix the two. I think I'll go have me a bowl right now since we are all talking about it.
  Type at you later,
    Dan McEntee

[Dennis Nunes]

After David’s victory in Muncie, I am curious when we will see his face on the box?

Ask no more. Here it is right off the Quaker Oats Company production line. Cap'n Dave's Peanut Butter Crunch. Coming to a grocery store near you...



Dennis

[Doug Moon]

Wow, that's counterintuitive. With a name like Cap'n Crunch, it seems like it should make you crash a lot. Apparently that's not the case... I'd suspect either Fruit Loops or Quaker Oat Squares may work even better.

I like this!! Hahahaha!!

[Dennis Adamisin]

Ugh! If this is what it takes I’m going back to sailplanes…

[John McFayden]

Here is an update.

One bowl is not enough. I tried a bowl full this morning and then went flying. Bottoms still too high 

Of course I used a spoon. I did not hold the bowl to my face and shovel it in as Dennis noted. Brett is always warning us to follow exactly the procedures. My fault.

Will try again tomorrow and report 

[Ted Fancher]

HEY! HEY! HEY! GIMMIE A BREAK!!! (ooops! poor choice of words there)

If any once in a while Nats Stunt champion deserves the name Captain Crunch it's yours truly!!!  NOBODY...I repeat...NOBODY with an occasional Walker Cup Home Visitation record has crashed more airplane at the National Championships than yours truly!!!

BESIDES WHICH!!! Nobody taught Mr....er...uh...'scuse me...Captain...Fitzgerald more about crashing otherwise somewhat competitive airplanes than Ted Fancher!!  Fitz just isn't as good at it!!!

Ted "Champion of Shredded Nats Balsa" Fancher

[bill bischoff]

You can't mention biscuits and gravy without acknowledging the famous Nats winning racing team of "Biscuits and Gravy", Bill Bischoff and Mike Greb. We've been Biscuits and Gravy for over 30 years!

[John McFayden]

Wow, that's counterintuitive. With a name like Cap'n Crunch, it seems like it should make you crash a lot. Apparently that's not the case.

Counterintuitive. There are people that can design a plane and boldly name it Impact. No fear whatsoever. I could confidently name a new design Divot.

[Dennis Nunes]

This whole time I thought I just needed to copy his fuel delivery system and rent his NVA for the week

He fooled you, didn't he!   

Dennis

[Roy DeCamara]

As for names, how about Concrete  Pile Driver or for the gents on grass and I mean lawn,  Post Hole Digger. 

[Ken Culbertson]

I was strongly considering naming my new design "Tinker Bell" from all of the gadgets I have been playing with on it.
Then I thought about the Nose Art, then I thought about my wife and dropped the idea entirely.

Ken

[John McFayden]

I kind of thought by now Ted would have educated us with one of his famous 1,000 word dissertations describing the pros and cons of both Fruit Loops and Capt'n Crunch as a stunt pilot breakfast food, with diagrams! Maybe above in At the Handle.

[Warren Walker]

I'm thinking he eats it because the capt'n on the box looks a lot like Capt'n Ted, kind of like the first time I met Paul Walker
I shook his hand for a uncomfortable amount of time hoping something would rub off.
W.W.

[Paul Walker]

HEY! HEY! HEY! GIMMIE A BREAK!!! (ooops! poor choice of words there)

If any once in a while Nats Stunt champion deserves the name Captain Crunch it's yours truly!!!  NOBODY...I repeat...NOBODY with an occasional Walker Cup Home Visitation record has crashed more airplane at the National Championships than yours truly!!!

BESIDES WHICH!!! Nobody taught Mr....er...uh...'scuse me...Captain...Fitzgerald more about crashing otherwise somewhat competitive airplanes than Ted Fancher!!  Fitz just isn't as good at it!!!

Ted "Champion of Shredded Nats Balsa" Fancher

Well, if he keeps flying that OLD beast of his  he might join your club!

[944_Jim]

As for names, how about Concrete  Pile Driver or for the gents on grass and I mean lawn,  Post Hole Digger. 

Wow! I fly over concrete when I'm not crash-landing into it. May I use your name on the nose of my planes? I like it...Pile Driver. And I won't even consider the stinky overtones that could be hung on a poorly finished model, or pilot.
 

[bill bischoff]

How 'bout "Jackhammer"?

[Bill Schwagerman]

Went to buy the SuperFitz Crunch today and there's already a supply chain issue so no 600 point patterns for me this week.

[Brett Buck]

Went to buy the SuperFitz Crunch today and there's already a supply chain issue so no 600 point patterns for me this week.

   You have to ask yourself if it is worth it, because that stuff is *nasty* .

    Brett

[Bill Schwagerman]

   You have to ask yourself if it is worth it, because that stuff is *nasty* .

    Brett

Ok, I think I'll stick with Bran Flakes and a intermediate level pattern!

[Dennis Nunes]

   You have to ask yourself if it is worth it, because that stuff is *nasty* .

According to the website IIBFY https://www.isitbadforyou.com/questions/is-capn-crunch-bad-for-you, Cap’n Crunch is given a *F* (I would guess that Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch has to be worst)

Again, according to IIBFY, the short answer:
Cap’n Crunch is bad for you. The cereal contains an unhealthy amount of sugar, which causes problems as minor as a mid-morning crash... and as serious as obesity. It is also made with controversial food coloring and preservatives that have been linked to cancer.

Possible short-term side effects: headache, irritability

Possible long-term side effects: obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease

So Brett, Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch is not only *nasty* - This stuff can *kill* you! WARNING: Eat this cereal at your own risk!

Obviously, Mr. Fitzgerald is wired differently than the average person and is somehow oblivious to the side effects.

I guess we should be grateful that we can be an average Joe Bellcrank, a mere-mortal human being. 


Dennis

[Brett Buck]

So Brett, Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch is not only *nasty* - This stuff can *kill* you! WARNING: Eat this cereal at your own risk!

     In the spirit of full disclosure, I grew up eating Cap'n Crunch - the regular kind. Never hurt me, made me what I am today - snapping back from near-fatal diseases in hours/days. I haven't had it in 40+ years.

    It's not that good for you - although the above is way over the top, sounds like it was written by a vegan or hippy. It definitely shreds the roof of your mouth. But putting in the artificial peanut butter flavor on top of whatever "non-toxic" plastic or whatever they do to keep it crunchy crosses the line. Unless you like projectile vomiting.

    Brett

[Dan McEntee]

According to the website IIBFY https://www.isitbadforyou.com/questions/is-capn-crunch-bad-for-you, Cap’n Crunch is given a *F* (I would guess that Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch has to be worst)

Again, according to IIBFY, the short answer:
Cap’n Crunch is bad for you. The cereal contains an unhealthy amount of sugar, which causes problems as minor as a mid-morning crash... and as serious as obesity. It is also made with controversial food coloring and preservatives that have been linked to cancer.

Possible short-term side effects: headache, irritability

Possible long-term side effects: obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease

So Brett, Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch is not only *nasty* - This stuff can *kill* you! WARNING: Eat this cereal at your own risk!

Obviously, Mr. Fitzgerald is wired differently than the average person and is somehow oblivious to the side effects.

I guess we should be grateful that we can be an average Joe Bellcrank, a mere-mortal human being. 


Dennis

      But in the people's Republic of California, they have this warning on EVERYTHING!. People must be sustaining themselves by eating the boxes that everything comes in!  The biggest problem with Cap'n Crunch, along with many, ,many other cereals, is the way they bag it! It is such a pain in the a$$ to get the inner bag open because all the cereal companies seem to use this film we used to refer to as DSF back in my days working in the packaging industry. Back when we were kids, the inner package was MUCH easier to open, reclose, and when you poured a bowl, the whole damn thing didn't come out at you! Preserving freshness isn't an excuse because if a kid liked it, the remains in the box didn't stay around long enough to get stale! The same is also true today. But the cereal companies gotta play the games that all the government agencies dictate to protect us! I learned a lot about this stuff working in the contract packaging business. I swear that there are people in certain places who make it their personal business to see how many people they can @#$% off!
   I had a brimming bowl of Cap'n Crunch for breakfast, and since it's lunch time, I'm gonna go have something else that I'm not supposed to eat, just hafta figure out what that is yet!
    Type at you later,
    Dan McEntee

[john e. holliday]

It doesn't matter what you eat, if you have the talent you can be a winner by getting more practice with a good coach.  Also if you do the internet like I do no matter what you eat some one will say it is bad for you and the next person will say its good for you  But since I had my minor stroke a few years ago I now limit my self to no sugar,  no salt.  Now they won't let me drive so I can't do my Stake&Shake.

By the way I am now limited on dairy products as it screws up my sinuses.

[Brett Buck]

David is missing an opportunity here for a "Name - Image - Likeness" contract or to become an "influencer". And, frankly, he could be the new, live-action Horatio Magellan Crunch. Of course, as his agent (self-appointed), I get 10%.

    Dennis can be the new, live-action, Jean Lafoote (his mortal enemy).

     Brett

[Bill Schwagerman]

David is missing an opportunity here for a "Name - Image - Likeness" contract or to become an "influencer". And, frankly, he could be the new, live-action Horatio Magellan Crunch. Of course, as his agent (self-appointed), I get 10%.

    Dennis can be the new, live-action, Jean Lafoote (his mortal enemy).

     Brett

So Dave's 2023 NATS plane will then be called Guppy?

[Brett Buck]

So Dave's 2023 NATS plane will then be called Guppy?

      Can you think of a better way to monetize stunt?

    Brett

[Dennis Nunes]

    Dennis can be the new, live-action, Jean Lafoote (his mortal enemy).

Arr Matie!

[Bill Schwagerman]

      Can you think of a better way to monetize stunt?

    Brett

Agreed! Could also be Starguppy or Thunderguppy, eh?

[Dennis Nunes]

Agreed! Could also be Starguppy or Thunderguppy, eh?

Thunder Guppy --- I like that! 

Dennis

[Steve Helmick]

According to the website IIBFY https://www.isitbadforyou.com/questions/is-capn-crunch-bad-for-you, Cap’n Crunch is given a *F* (I would guess that Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch has to be worst)

Again, according to IIBFY, the short answer:
Cap’n Crunch is bad for you. The cereal contains an unhealthy amount of sugar, which causes problems as minor as a mid-morning crash... and as serious as obesity. It is also made with controversial food coloring and preservatives that have been linked to cancer.

Possible short-term side effects: headache, irritability

Possible long-term side effects: obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease

So Brett, Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch is not only *nasty* - This stuff can *kill* you! WARNING: Eat this cereal at your own risk!

Obviously, Mr. Fitzgerald is wired differently than the average person and is somehow oblivious to the side effects.

I guess we should be grateful that we can be an average Joe Bellcrank, a mere-mortal human being. 


Dennis

It has been well documented that everything causes cancer in California. Why would Cap'n Crunch cereal be any different?  Steve

[Steve Helmick]

So Dave's 2023 NATS plane will then be called Guppy?

Nah, "S.S. Minnow". Gilligan would be so proud...    Steve

[Steve Helmick]

As for names, how about Concrete  Pile Driver or for the gents on grass and I mean lawn,  Post Hole Digger. 

"Skidmark" beats those by several inches, Roy!  Steve

[Jim Benzinger]

"Crunch Berry"

[kevin king]

I want to fly like Jose Modesto. The epitome of coolness.😁
2:43 mark in the video.