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Tom P
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 Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:41 am Post subject: Alaska CH701 NTSB Report |
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Paul Reinders was a friend and the most experienced pilot I knew. For those of you who didn't know Paul, he resided in Santa Rosa, Ca and in Wasilla, Alaska. He was ferry pilot, a great story teller, a poet, and a very active EAA member in Santa Rosa. He offered to help many of us 701 builders and flew with me on my first flight in my new 701. He was in his early 70's, with over 35000 flying hours, and was an flight examiner for Boeing 747 and Zenith 701 aircraft. We all miss him.
A few things that the NSTB did not say about the accident is that Paul talked about removing the 701's header fuel tank due to "problems" and that he had just had his 80-HP Rotax 912 overhauled by CPS.
Below find an appropriate poem written by Paul that was presented at his memorial service.
Les
HEADED WEST TO THAT HIGHER GROUND
By Paul Reinders, 2003
Short on wing, as a general rule,
Short on power and low on fuel,
Saw this country far and near,
But a few more feet now I need to clear.
I’m asking, Lord, with the faith I’ve found,
Just lift me o’er that higher ground,
Just ahead, (and well above).
Land I’ve grown to know and love.
But I’m not anxious for my just reward,
And one more time, I’m asking, Lord.
‘Cause I’ve no wish to hear that trumpet sound.
Just lift me ‘bove that higher ground.
One more time, please help me now,
One more time in this leaden scow,
I hope to slip just over the brow,
O’er that mesa, rocky and red.
Lord, just let me clear by a tiny thread.
and I’ll change my ways in the years ahead.
Gonna change my ways
In the remaining days,
Won’t push my luck in this leaden truck.
But with eagles’ wings the last time ‘round,
I’ll cross over to that higher ground,
Headed west* and heaven bound.
(*Term gives to those who have made their last flight)
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Tommy Walker
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
Posts: 442
Location: Anniston, AL 36207
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Alaska CH701 NTSB Report |
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Les,
Thanks for sharing that. I read something about Mr. Reinders in some of the Zenith stuff last year. All very positive.
I am sorry for your loss.
Tommy Walker in Alabama
| lgold(at)quantum-associat wrote: | | Paul Reinders was a friend and the most experienced pilot I knew. For those of you who didn't know Paul, he resided in Santa Rosa, Ca and in Wasilla, Alaska. He was ferry pilot, a great story teller, a poet, and a very active EAA member in Santa Rosa. He offered to help many of us 701 builders and flew with me on my first flight in my new 701. He was in his early 70's, with over 35000 flying hours, and was an flight examiner for Boeing 747 and Zenith 701 aircraft. We all miss him. -- |
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randy(at)rjhebertassoc.co
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| Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: Alaska CH701 NTSB Report |
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I echo Tommy’s sentiments. Thanks Les for sharing this. Please accept my condolences also
Randall J Hebert
701 plans building
N7701P Reserved
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Goldner
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:28 PM
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Alaska CH701 NTSB Report
Paul Reinders was a friend and the most experienced pilot I knew. For those of you who didn't know Paul, he resided in Santa Rosa, Ca and in Wasilla, Alaska. He was ferry pilot, a great story teller, a poet, and a very active EAA member in Santa Rosa. He offered to help many of us 701 builders and flew with me on my first flight in my new 701. He was in his early 70's, with over 35000 flying hours, and was an flight examiner for Boeing 747 and Zenith 701 aircraft. We all miss him.
A few things that the NSTB did not say about the accident is that Paul talked about removing the 701's header fuel tank due to "problems" and that he had just had his 80-HP Rotax 912 overhauled by CPS.
Below find an appropriate poem written by Paul that was presented at his memorial service.
Les
HEADED WEST TO THAT HIGHER GROUND
By Paul Reinders, 2003
Short on wing, as a general rule,
Short on power and low on fuel,
Saw this country far and near,
But a few more feet now I need to clear.
I’m asking, Lord, with the faith I’ve found,
Just lift me o’er that higher ground,
Just ahead, (and well above).
Land I’ve grown to know and love.
But I’m not anxious for my just reward,
And one more time, I’m asking, Lord.
‘Cause I’ve no wish to hear that trumpet sound.
Just lift me ‘bove that higher ground.
One more time, please help me now,
One more time in this leaden scow,
I hope to slip just over the brow,
O’er that mesa, rocky and red.
Lord, just let me clear by a tiny thread.
and I’ll change my ways in the years ahead.
Gonna change my ways
In the remaining days,
Won’t push my luck in this leaden truck.
But with eagles’ wings the last time ‘round,
I’ll cross over to that higher ground,
Headed west* and heaven bound.
(*Term gives to those who have made their last flight)
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Kai
Joined: 10 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Alaska CH701 NTSB Report |
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| Tom P wrote: | | http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20090715X15408&key=1 |
I have learned about Paul's tragic accident this morning.
After passing my PPL checkride last year in December and buying myself a Diamond DA40 in California I relied on Paul to help me getting my new aircraft safely over to the East Coast. I have had the best days of my life, flying 30kts-crosswind landings, stalls and flying over the rockies, through Monument Valley and endless plains.
In these three days of our trip, I learned many things any other instructor wouldn't have been able to show me. Paul was a great instructor, pilot, aviator and person and I hoped to get some classes in mountain flying, when his wife answered my email informing me here in Spain 5000 miles away and 2 months late about his unexpected death.
Paul flying my plane....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQAiWGD01QU
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