Richard Hartman
Dr. Whiteside and I both flew Pitts Specials (S2B model). Met him at the airport, we had many fine conversations and helped each other with the typical pilot camaraderie. He was a talented pilot and good friend. When he sold his Pitts, one of the fuel caps wouldn't seal, so I gave him one off my plane so his buyer could fly off. I said I would fix it and use it on mine. A week later a brand new one was at my hangar, painted the correct color. He was a man of character and accomplishment.

