3 Decades in the making, memories for a lifetime!

[Chris Reibert]

The sole reason for why I’m blessed to be in this awesome hobby! This will forever be one of the greatest moments of my life. I was able to fly Papa’s J3 Piper Cub for him that he built 3 decades ago. Papa always knew how much I loved that plane and surprised me with it 5 years ago. I am so happy I was able to finish it for him to see it fly while he was still with us. Papa was the sole reason I’m in this great hobby today and I owe him everything for that. Papa passed away few few weeks ago and an awesome 93 years old and will be greatly missed. I love you and will miss you every time I fly. I know you are smiling down upon us.


Surprise demo flight for Papa

https://youtu.be/I7UjTTPIXcQ

Who doesn’t like a low scale pass

https://youtu.be/L96wyM7OixI

First run in over 3 decades. I had tears in my eyes!

https://youtu.be/SH6TssYkRuc

Maiden Flight

https://youtu.be/jazguuU_PJQ

[Boots Whirlygig]

Great tribute to your Papa! Thank you for sharing!

[Clearblue]

That's Awesome! Sorry for your loss. Glad he was able to see it finished and flown.

Jim

[Grossman56]

Right on Chris!!

Grossman56

[boomer108]

You can never top memories like that. Very nice Chris!

[Aros]

Wonderful! Simply wonderful! Thank you for sharing your love for the hobby and Papa to us! Just another great example why I love this hobby!

[NoDirt!]

:Cool::Cool:

[F106DeltaDart]

An excellent tribute to the man who inspired your lifelong passion! Glad he was able to see it take to the skies, and I’’m sure he’s smiling somewhere whenever those wheels leave the ground.