Cole Palen's Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

[SteveS]

Originally posted by AAC Cadet Leader@Apr 23 2004, 11:17 PM
[b] SteveS Posted: Apr 23 2004, 07:14 PM

Not me. Doubtful anyone else is either. Keep on bringing 'em on!

Thanks for the kind comments and emails. I am trying to restrain myself a bit. B) I feel that sharing our photos is a great way to support Old Rhinebeck and maybe spark some interest from others not that familiar with ORA or early aviation. I have many great times there and am always glad to share them with all.

The Black Barons Secret Weapon (1993)

[AAC Cadet Leader]

Cool!

Re: Group Photo posted April 20 - working from memory front row kneeling from left: Dick Loudermilk, Carl Schneidy, Dave King, Girl - Might be Kathleen, Fred Schneidy, Nurse - Don't remember, Long Island son (?) and father (Stan), Herb Eisen, Jamie Yantz, ....Back row standing: Bill King, Andrew King, Rick Vogt, Stan Segalla, Cole Palen, Dick King, Bill Hammond, Andy Salmons a.k.a. The Brit, Brian Moore a.k.a. Waldo, and George Yantz.

Enjoying all the great pictures.

[AAC Cadet Leader]

Great! Like the red suspenders, Bill. Thanks to an ORA veteran!

And welcome to theaerodrome and this thread! Hope we'll be hearing some good old stories from you.

[AAC Cadet Leader]

Hijacked portions of recent posts on the other thread, as I beleive these belong over here:

rc-notyme Posted: Apr 23 2004, 04:22 PM

About the guy holding the coffe cup whilst pushing the Bleriot - I believe that was the late Rick Vogt.

Anyone remember when the Grumman Wildcat landed there? ...

I like the fond memories and fotos topic. I will look through the archives and see what I can put together. Putting them on the forum will be a real challenge - I probably shouldn't attempt it without supervision though.

HERE CAT !!! Posted: Apr 23 2004, 05:15 PM

THE MAN WITH THE COFFEE CUP BUT WITHOUT THE COFFEE IS GOOD OLE KARL ERICSON

THE WILDCAT CAME IN WITH A BUNCH OF TIGERMOTHS. AH, THE GOOD OLD DAYS. THE TUG COULDN'T PULL IT FROM THE FENCE LINE WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR HIM TO LEAVE. I HAD TO TOW HIM WITH MY WILLYS JEEP. IT SEEMS IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS AROUND ALOT OF THE TIME.

CADET, GREAT IDEA POSTING ORA PICS. BUT I AM SO NON COMPUTER SAVY , I HAVE KNOW IDEA HOW TO REPRODUCE ANY PICTURES. I CANNOT VIEW WHAT IS POSTED HALF THE TIME. HELP

AAC Cadet Leader Posted: Apr 23 2004, 06:28 PM

rc-notyme and HERE CAT !!!,
Thanks for the supportive comments. Your good ORA memories and pics will be most welcome to the postings that have been coming in quickly in just the first few days.

Someone computer savvy should be coming forward soon to guide us through the ins and outs of posting our pics properly. You're not the only computerly-challenged out there. It appears there are many of us.

If you aren't ready to invest in a scanner, the foks at KINKOS can scan your photos (and assist with getting them onto the thread(s)).

Meanwhile, your caption assistace and/or positive ORA recollections are appreciated and encouraged.

rc-notyme Posted: Apr 24 2004, 05:15 AM

HERE CAT

I guess that is Karl.....sharp eye and good memory have you! That in mind what year did that Grumman come into ORA? (this is a test)

Found some good picts. That was the easy part. I too am
"computerly challenged"

Thanks guys!

For those of you interested, this months EAA-Vintage Aviation magazine has a very nice article, written by Ev Cassagneres, about Cole Palen and Gordon Bainbridge, and the very early days at the Aerodrome. It gives some insight into the real beginnings of ORA, and the type of person Cole was.
Great post! I remember hearing the prop of the FE hitting the logs, it's hard to describe, but it was LOUD! Or sitting in the the backseat of the VW Bug as my brother towed Cole and the glider down the runway, and upon release watch as he proceded to dive into the crowd! Crazy days!

[SteveS]

Glad everyone is enjoying the photos! I know this is old hat for all the ORA regulars, but I've been getting some good vibes from some folks who have never been there. If If anyone wants a particular photo, let me know and I will scan it at a higher resolution and email it to you.

Here is one of my all time favorite planes from ORA. The Avro 504 in a inflight photo. (1993)

Salute to all,
Steve

[SteveS]

Here is what it looked like last time I seen it, last September up in the WW1 museum hanger up the hill. Seeing it broke my heart. Unfortunately it had suffered a engine failure on takeoff in the spring. Anyone know if rebuilding has been started yet or is it on the backburner.

(2003)

[SteveS]

The Fokker Triplane and Sopwith Camel climbing for altitude. (2000)

[SteveS]

Fokker Triplane and the Sopwith Camel playing chicken!
(2000)