Words of praise

Bill Glaze billglaze at triad.rr.com
Sat May 10 07:09:46 AKDT 2003


Ed:
I know Dick, and done business with him. I'm not surprised by your
experience.
My experiences are similar to yours.
We in this hobby/sport are graced by some of the finest people I've ever
done business with; Dick certainly fills that description.

Bill Glaze

Ed Miller wrote:

> I just recently had an experience with one of our long time pattern
> suppliers that needs to be shared. Awhile back I purchased a deluxe
> kit version of this gentleman's FAI design. The workmanship on the
> fuse, wings, stab and rudder are second to none, light, straight and
> accurate. If a part was marked 42 grams, that part weighed 42 grams (
> yes, everything was weighed by this gentleman and marked ). The level
> of pre-fabrication was extensive, firewall, nose ring and motor mount
> installed, wing and stab tubes and adjusters installed and wings/stabs
> aligned, wings/stab and rudder virtually ready to cover, fixed gear
> supplied and mounted, and a crystal clear canopy was supplied. The
> deluxe kit was delivered to my door in a short period of time,
> packaged so even UPS couldn't hurt it and came with detailed
> instructions. I'm ashamed to say how much I paid for this beautiful
> piece of craftsmanship as I honestly feel it was worth twice what I
> paid for it. Life being what it is, I'm just now nearing completion of
> this plane after having it for over a year. Due to a really bone head
> thing I did, I ruined the rudder before the Monokote application. I
> called this gentleman and explained I ruined the rudder and inquired
> if he could pre-fab a new one for me. That was less than a week ago
> and in my possession right now is my new rudder, again, a perfect
> piece of master craftsmanship. I have owned 5 designs by this
> gentleman and still have 3 of them. Those that know me here in NSRCA
> district 1 can attest to the flight qualities of these airplanes. I
> will without doubt own more of his designs for 2 reasons, they fly
> great but more importantly because this gentleman is a first class
> designer, builder and person. If you've ever had dealings with this
> man you've probably already guessed his name, Dick Hanson. If you
> haven't, I strongly suggest you do. My sincere thanks Dick.Hanson
> Runaway - New owner enjoyingHanson Extasy ( an EMC prototype ) - New
> owner enjoyingHanson 26% Dalotel - I'm currently flying and
> enjoyingHanson Elan - Still own and will never part with, best plane
> I've ever ownedHanson EMC2 - Soon to be completedHanson ??? - I'm sure
> I'll have oneEd Miller.
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