Bellanca Cruiseair w/French markings? Who knows (afraid you haven't
given us enuff info to go on).

The first responder replied with the id of 'Broussard', which is exactly
correct. Thanks for being so helpful anyway, Mike.

However, although Yeager is doing a bang up job,
Yeager didn't start the Young Eagle's program and the first spokesman
was actually Cliff Roberston.

I don't believe I claimed Chuck started it - but the certificate, auto-penned
by him and with his name right next to the program name, sure makes it appear
that he has a bit more to do with it than Cliff presently. Perhaps the reason
why is that folks automatically associate Chuck with flight, and, no slam
against Cliff, he is known primarily for his acting.

In any event, there was no such thang as a "free ride" back in my day
(by gawd!) and if I didn't have the moolah to go fly I'd have to
EARN it by mowing lawns or something.

No kidding? You must be *damn* old to pre-date CAP and their 60-year record of
free flights for youngsters.

snip rest of the post that turns my son's first flight experience into an "All
About Mike" post

So you couldn't answer either question that I asked, told me its my fault you
couldn't answer it, then spent half a page telling us all about your issues
with EAA, and your trike and why its somehow better than what everybody else
flies. Does that sum it up?

We've all seen 'em before..the usual
assortment of vintage trainers such as BT-13's, T-6's, Stearman's,
T-28's etc. [yawn]

In the 'world according to Mike', there are fabulous trikes, and everything
else pales. I get it. We all get it.

along with the boring, underpowered, hot and
cramped Cessnas, Pipers, Beeches et. al. tired old spamcans
[even bigger YAWN]

Luckily, I got my son a ride in a gorgeous Grumman Yankee. I know you'll have
a disparaging comment about it too, but it won't diminish it, or my son's
exciting experience.

What I AM learning from you is that my own ride, the SH-2F, probably is as
boring for people to read about as your trike. So, it is a growth experience
for me to read your posts after all.

Now, if you really want to impress your son, ask Poberenzy or some
EAA high roller to take your kid up in the EAA Official P-51 that
supposedly belongs to all us loyal EAA dues-paying members
[ya right] They'd probably look at you as if you're an idiot or
something even for asking!

My son was greatly impressed by the free ride that EAA provided. No one looked
at us like idiots, no one told us we had to pay to help maintain a warbird half
a continent away - they just gave my son a great experience. I don't
understand why you'd reply to my initial post for no reason other than to crack
on the EAA and every other type of GA except your own.

(Trikes RULE)

Yeah, Mike, we all got your message. Sheesh.

Gordon