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gm276
11-19-2005, 10:13 AM
Hello to all,
My name is Don Butterworth. I am a newbie to the forum. I retired about two years ago from Verizon after about 35 years. In the early 70's I flew a rogallo wing ( Triangle hang Glider ) and 10 or 15 years ago I tried the paraplane. Both were fun but their application was limited and both were
impossible to share with others. So here we are in 2005 and the situation is quite different. The kids are almost grown and gone , I am retired , and I think gyros need to be re-evaluated.

I have a brother Tom that had a similar history and we both decided its time for gyros. We took a trial flight with Chris Burgess at Frederick , Md.
( I have to agree with other posts I have read - Chris is Top Notch!)
Now if the weather would cooperate I could begin my gyro career.
I am currently considering a gyrobee build.

Alas , the weather will remain cool till spring. And cleaning out the garage
for a new vehicle will take some time. Hopefully I'll get started soon and
post some meaningful messages.

Don Butterworth
South East Pennsylvania

Brian Jackson
11-19-2005, 11:02 AM
Welcome, Don! We chatted on another thread, but just wanted to make it "formal" :-) You're in the right place, and the knowledge you'll gain and friends you'll make here are well worth your time. And I must admit that of all the sites on the internet, this is, by far, one of them! :D

Glad you're here.

Brian Jackson

Rehan K.Janjua
11-19-2005, 01:03 PM
Hello Don,

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you and your brother here.

You will have lots of info that you might need in your endeviour.

Have Fun and enjoy the instruction, thrill of Rotorcraft flying specially under the superior guidance of Mr Chriss Burgess CFI.

Wish you the Best. Happy Flying.

Rehan Janjua
Air Command Pakistan

JRB549
11-20-2005, 03:31 PM
Welcome Mr Butterworth.

It is good to have you join the fourm, I hope you enjoy this new world as much as I do.

RICK MARTIN
11-20-2005, 05:01 PM
Welcome Don,

There are lot's of Gyrobee builders and owners here on the forum. If I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to make contact.

rmarti60@tampabay.rr.com
941 795-4668

ben
11-20-2005, 10:27 PM
don howdy and welcome to gyros