Darn. I was hoping for La Crosse, maybe. We're in Rochester MN and often drive 100 miles one way to the Twin Cities to fly CL, so western WI is pretty close. A bunch of us will be at KidVenture the Sat and Sunday of the EAA show. Drop over and look for the Minneapolis Piston Poppers.

There was a fellow named Doug Dahlke in Oshkosh who wrote for Stunt News. I don't know that I've heard out of him in a while, but you might try to find him.

There are a variety of stooge designs around. I've used the coat hangar wire variety, but they still make me a little nervous for anything larger than a 25 engine. Probably fine for your PT, though. Do remember to throw the release line away from you or walk away so that you don't tie your ankles in a knot..... Spectators have been known to walk or drive through the circle while people are flying, too. Using a stooge is kinda risky, so do be careful.