Last weekend Patty spent a couple of fantastic days at the Lycoming factory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Lycoming produces our super powerful AEIO-580 engine, and Patty had a chance to talk to people in the plant who had actually assembled her engine. Lycoming employees are a proud group, and some of them are 4th generation Lycoming employees. We even met kids in Williamsport who are looking forward to working for Lycoming some day, as did their parents, grandparents and in some cases great-grandparents!
Friday was Patty Wagstaff Day with a plant tour, an autograph session and finally, a talk to the employees. She was joined by airshow pilots Michael Goulian and Mike Mancuso who answered questions and discussed their airplanes and engines.
Saturday was a private airshow and fun day for Lycoming employees at the Williamsport Airport. Michael Goulian gave rides to raffle winners in a two seat Extra 300L, and Matt Chapman and Mike Mancuso flew solo aerobatic routines followed by a great formation routine.
Thank you Lycoming for everything you do for us. For more information about Lycoming, go to our web site sponsor page and click on their logo!
Williamsport Airport after the airshow. From left to right, Matt Champman, Michael Mancuso, Ian Walsh, General Manager of Lycoming, Michael Goulian and Patty
As the season winds down we look forward to toasting ourselves with the annual bottle or two, or why not go exponential and open a magnum? of Crystal (champagne, and no Crystal is not just for rappers, it's our favorite too...), to celebrate the end of another long, hot, exhausting, exhilirating at times and always exciting, sad but somehow-we-still-find-the-joy, airshow season.
Highlights of our Season:
- Getting to know the fine people at Cirrus Design and have the privelege to fly the beautiful, smooth and safe Cirrus SR-22
- Flying upside down at Paris in the Raytheon T-6B in front of some of the biggest airshow crowds we've ever seen
- Flying from over the channel from the UK to Le Bourget, Paris, in the T6-B
- Giving Michael his BFR in the Super Cub over Tsavo, Kenya
- Flying EAA AirVenture once again and looking forward to future years
- Flying for our friends and fans all over the USA
And too many more great times to mention.
We are grateful! For friends - always. Friends within and outside of airshows keep us going. Thanks to Amanda for taking such great care of the babies (Cassidy, Ripley, Buddha, Bunny); for Paula and Stacy and everyone at Bridlebourne for helping us move, and that includes Pony and Eya for moving the trailer and Eya, you clean bird cages really well! To Dr. X, Forest and the whole team at Emory, Thank you. Patty is flying airshows and riding horses. On the road, our favorite "grunt" Big B. Your help has been invaluable and whether you like it or not, you'll always be part of the crew. Andy, you're the best! Rich, Denise, Dougie and everyone who crews for us at shows. And, of course, everyone else, we are grateful for your help and friendship.
For fans - we have the best fans in the world. Thank you for the e-mails, the pictures you send, the good wishes and the great words about our airshows. We always love to hear from you and hope you continue to enjoy our airshows for years to come. Thank you!
And, to our sponsors! Without them we could not fly.
This year we are so excited to begin a relationship with Cirrus Design, maker of THE best selling airplane in the world today, the Cirrus. From Patty's first flight in the Cirrus at the St. Augustine Airport, she knew this airplane was something very special. Designed for a new generation of pilots, it is fast, handles beautifully and has gone to extraordinary measures to make it the safest, cleanest and most fun airplane to fly. We love our Cirrus.
Lycoming, the new AEIO-580 is one torquey little devil. We love this engine!
Barrett Precision Aircraft - Monty, Betty, Rhonda et al, Thanks for your friendship and support. You build the best engines in the world...
Aeroshell - For your long time commitment to supporting us, the US Aerobatic Team and other airshow pilots
MT Propeller - Gerd, it's always great to see you! Thank you for the long term support.
Champion - Thank you, you have a great team and we've enjoyed our factory visits. We are really looking forward to the future together.
Michelin - We promise to keep making smooooth landings
Tempest - Stan, you are the best cook in the airshow business!
Flight Adventures - we have enjoyed our association with you and appreciate all you do keep our web site going.
National Parachute - we wouldn't sit on anything else (but an ejection seat). Thanks!
Concorde Battery - Thank you. We loved the ad you did featuring us!
Oregon Aero - You are really committed to general aviation and airshow pilots and we appreciate that very much
Lord - Even after all the abuse, the engine is still there!
Microsoft - Looking forward to the next version of Flight Sim and to our continued relationship!
And, as we continue on our present journey in this time and space, we say goodbye to our friends who have moved on to another one. Our energy will travel together again and we are grateful to have shared some of our time on earth together with you - Blair Conrad, Rock Iwasaki, Bobby Younkin, Jimmy Franklin, Marta Meyer, Jim Gavin.
Happy Holidays coming up and more Newsletter items to come soon.
Airshow Stars of the Daytona Beach Airshow, Sunday October 30th.
The Airshow Stars of the Daytona Beach Airshow, Sunday October 30th.
From left to right: Ed Hamill, Mike Mancuso, Matt Chapman, Teresa Stokes, Eric Beard, Nikolai Timofeev, Gene Soucy, Pat Phillips, Patty, Michael Goulian and Lee Lauderback.
Started by Lyn Freeman, editor of the wonderful Plane & Pilot Magazine, Build A Plane is a new organization that puts together opportunities for high school-aged kids to build real airplanes. With 8 projects already going in the US, one in India, one in Nigeria and another about to begin in Russia, other organizations have shown interest in becoming involved and setting up high school curriculums. This is an exciting new program that will take programs like the Young Eagles to the next step! For more information see www.BuildAPlane.org
EAA HALLS OF FAME TO INDUCT
EIGHT NEW MEMBERS ON OCT. 21
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Oct. 4, 2005) — Eight people who contributed greatly to the world of flight are being honored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest members of the EAA-affiliated Halls of Fame. The group will be inducted on Friday, Oct. 21, during a banquet program at the EAA Aviation Center at Oshkosh, Wis.
Robert Bushby is being inducted into the EAA Homebuilders’ Hall of Fame; Patty Wagstaff is becoming the newest member of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Hall of Fame, while Steve Hinton and Kermit Weeks join those in the EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame. In addition, Richard Knutson and Charlie Nelson are joining the Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame, while the EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame is inducting Larry Mauro and the National Assocation of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Hall of Fame welcomes Howard Fried.
“Each of these eight people has made a unique contribution to the world of flight,” said EAA President Tom Poberezny. “Those of us active in aviation today recognize their commitment and passion for flying. These inductees represent the best that recreational aviation has to offer and serve as an example for everyone involved in flying. We are honored to welcome them as our newest inductees to the EAA Halls of Fame.”
Individual tickets for the induction dinner are $50 each and available from the EAA Development Office at 800-236-1025 or development@eaa.org.
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Members of EAA, NAFI and EAA Divisions nominated the inductees. The final selection was made by the Board of Directors of each group. Nominees were considered for their contributions to the history, development and growth of a particular facet of sport aviation. The IAC Hall of Fame was founded in 1987, while the Homebuilders’ Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 and the Warbirds of America Hall of Fame in 1995. The Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame was created in 1993, while 1999 was the inaugural year for the Ultralight Hall of Fame and 1997 the first induction for the Flight Instructors Hall of Fame. EAA is the world’s leading recreational aviation organization, with 170,000 members and 1,000 local Chapters. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or explore EAA’s World Wide Web site (www.eaa.org).
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EAA HALLS OF FAME 2005 INDUCTEES HOMEBUILDERS’ HALL OF FAME
Robert Bushby: Bushby (EAA #26) of Minooka, Ill., is a charter EAA member and is best known for his innovative designs of the Midget Mustang and Mustang II homebuilt aircraft. He has attended every EAA fly-in convention since the first in 1953, bringing a homebuilt aircraft to the event for 33 straight years and taught many aircraft builders the metal skills necessary to succeed.
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME
Richard Knutson: Knutson (EAA #37410) of Lodi, Wis., has been involved in aviation and aircraft restoration for more than 50 years. He has been involved as a judge at both EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the “Sentimental Journey” Piper aircraft gathering at Lock Haven, Pa. Knutson also has been a longtime advocate of welcoming youth into aviation and offering flights to young people.
Charlie Nelson: Nelson (EAA #30647) of Athens, Tenn., is best known for his association with the Swift aircraft, beginning in the 1960s and continuing today through his efforts with the Swift Museum Foundation. His work has allowed the preservation and restoration of countless Swift airplanes, as well as hopes for a new aircraft based on the venerable Swift design.
INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC CLUB HALL OF FAME
Patty Wagstaff: Wagstaff (EAA #200816), of St. Augustine, Fla., is one of the world’s top aerobatic competitors and performers. She is the first woman to win the national unlimited aerobatic championship, which she did three times, and a six-time member of the U.S. national team. She has also flown dazzling performances in air shows all over the world.
ULTRALIGHT HALL OF FAME
Larry Mauro: Mauro (EAA #632913), of Cleveland, Ohio, was not a pilot when he pitched in five dollars to by an Icarus II glider in 1972. He soon was hooked on flying, though, and shortly thereafter started the Ultralight Flying Machine Company. His designs include such pioneering ultralights as the Demoiselle, Solar Riser and Easy Riser.
WARBIRDS HALL OF FAME
Steve Hinton: Hinton (EAA #181203) of Newport Beach, Calif., has logged more than 9,500 flight hours in 120 different aircraft types. He has been a world speed record holder, national air race champion, motion picture pilot and air show performer. He is currently president of the Planes of Fame Museums in California and Arizona, and owns the Fighter Rebuilders restoration service.
Kermit Weeks: Weeks (EAA #52310) of Polk City, Fla. built his first aircraft at age 16 and soon began flying competition aerobatics, eventually winning two national championships. He began buying and restoring warbirds in his 20s and eventually founded the Weeks Air Museum near Miami. In 1995, he opened the Fantasy of Flight Museum in Polk City, featuring many rare warbird aircraft.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HALL OF FAME
Howard Fried: Fried (EAA #539003) of Albuquerque, N.M., has logged some 40,000 flight hours in over 60 years of flying. He has been a lifelong crusader for aviation safety and proficiency. He was one of the first FAA Designated Examiners in 1978, and conducted more than 4,000 check flights. Fried has also written numerous books and articles, sharing his insight to flight safety.
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INDUCTEES — EAA HALLS OF FAME
INTERNATIONAL AEROBATIC
HALL OF FAME (established 1987) 1987: Jose Luis Aresti, Duane Cole, Curtis Pitts,
Frank Price 1988: Marion Cole, Mike Murphy, Betty Skelton 1989: Robert L. Heuer, Beverly “Bevo” Howard,
Harold Krier 1990: Lincoln Beachey, Bob Herendeen,
Charlie Hillard, Art Scholl
1991: Leo Loudenslager, Mary Gaffaney 1993: Neil Williams, Clint McHenry 1998: Bill Barber, Rodney Jocelyn, Tex Rankin,
Harold Neumann, Tom Poberezny 1999: Henry Haigh 2000: Gene Beggs 2001: Mike Heuer 2002: Bill Thomas, Bob Davis
2003: Don Taylor
2004: Betty Stewart, Dorothy Hester
2005: Patty Wagstaff
EAA HOMEBUILDERS HALL OF FAME (established 1993) 1993: Paul Poberezny, S.J. “Steve” Wittman,
George Bogardus 1994: Bernie Pietenpol, Bob Burbick, Ray Stits 1995: Tony Bingelis, Molt Taylor, John Thorp 1996: Sam Burgess, Nick D’Apuzzo, Ed Heath,
Volmer Jensen 1997: Ladislao Pazmany, William Ghan,
Harold Best-Devereux 1998: Curtis Pitts, Burt Rutan, Bill Warwick 1999: Henri Mignet, Richard Van Grunsven,
Chris Heintz 2000: Jean Delemontez, Leslie Long 2001: John Monnett 2002: Jack Cox, Ken Brock
2003: William Chana
2004: Bob Whittier, Pete Bowers
2005: Robert Bushby
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION
HALL OF FAME (established 1993) 1993: E.E. “Buck” Hilbert, George York 1995: Cole Palen, Kelly Viets, Joe Juptner 1997: Paul Poberezny, Ann Pellegreno,
Jim Younkin, Harold Armstrong
1999: Gene Chase, Edward C. Wegner, Tom Flock 2000: Jack Cox 2001: Dr. Roy Wicker, Ted Koston 2002: John M. Miller
2003: Al Kelch, Nick Rezich
2004: Espie “Butch” Joyce
2005: Richard Knutson, Charlie Nelson
EAA WARBIRDS OF AMERICA
HALL OF FAME (established 1995) 1995: Paul Poberezny, Walt Ohlrich, John Baugh,
Bill Harrison, Jerry Walbrun 1996: Dick Dieter, Charlie Nogle 1997: Sue Parish, Rudy Frasca, Jeff Ethell 1998: John Ellis, Randy Sohn 1999: William Dodds, Richard Ervin 2000: Dave Schlingman 2001: Lincoln Dexter, Edward Maloney 2002: Frank C. Sanders
2003: Chuck Doyle, Lloyd Parker Nolen
2004: Howard Pardue
2005: Kermit Weeks, Steve Hinton
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS HALL OF FAME (established 1997) 1997: Bernie Geier, Evelyn Bryan Johnson,
James W. “Pete” Campbell 1998: Joe Vorbeck, Marvin Easter, Bill Kershner 1999: Anders Christenson, Dale DeRemer,
Verne Jobst 2000: Iris Critchell, Ken Medley 2001: Amelia Reid 2002: Jack Eggspuehler
2003: Barry Schiff
2005: Howard Fried
EAA ULTRALIGHT HALL OF FAME (established 1999) 1999: Homer Kolb, John Moody, Chuck Slusarczyk 2000: Boris Popov, Wayne Ison 2001: Mike Sacrey 2002: John Chotia, Tom Peghiny
2003: Mike Jacober
2004: Klaus Hill, Bert Howland
2005: Larry Mauro
Cirrus Aircraft, our new sponsor, has provided us with one of the nicest airplanes we've flown - a Cirrus SR22. Patty's new ride is the 2000th production model and so it's N# is an appropriate N2000M! Flying with Cirrus instructor, Rob Haig, Patty spent time in Duluth training in her Cirrus - VFR and IFR, getting used to the systems, the beautiful glass cockpit, and he handling characteristics of the airplane. After training was partially completed in Duluth, Patty and Rob flew to home base in St. Augustine, via DuPage, Athens and then St. Augustine.
We are thrilled to be flying this beautiful new airplane and to meet and talk to other Cirrus owners.
See you on the road!
Patty pictured here with N2000M at the Duluth Customer Delivery Center
Patty will be performing in the Heart of Florida Air Show on September 24-25, 2005. We are excited about this airshow because it's close to home and we expect to see lots of our local friends there. For the past several years, organizers have held the airshow in Williston, Florida, near Gainesville, but moved the airshow to a larger airport so they could host the US Navy Blue Angels.
For more information about the Heart of Florida Airshow 2005, please visit our website at www.gainesvilleairshow.com.
On September 13, 2005, Patty was honored to receive the Air Force Association Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005. Patty was presented with the award at the 58th Air Force Anniversary Dinner in Washington, DC, along with two other award recipients, Senator Daniel Inouye and Dr. William J. Perry, former Secretary of Defense.
For more information about the Air Force Association, please see their website at www.afa.org.
Joining her for dinner was Kate Dougherty, representing Cirrus Aircraft. Thanks Kate and thank you, AFA.
Patty at the AFA Conference in Washington DC with Bob Largent and Pat Condon, of AFA
As we sit out the remnants of Katrina in Cleveland, Ohio, we are watching TV and the unfolding, unbelievable events of Katrina. When Patty flew from St. Augustine to Wichita last week on her way to the Wichita Festival of Flight, she passed over the panhandle of Florida and eastern Mississippi in hot, muggy, hazy, but calm weather. It seems surreal that parts of that area are now under water. We are concerned about the people who are still being rescued and about all of the abandoned pets and animals that are frightened and hungry. Last night we went online and donated money to both the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS.ORG) and the ASPCA (ASPCA.ORG).
On a more positive note :) the airshow season is in full swing and going well. This weekend - Labor Day weekend - is a really busy airshow weekend....Cleveland, St. Louis, Patuxent River, Toronto.
We are headed to the NAS Patuxent River airshow...two years ago we flew the airshow and it was rained out the entire weekend. This year will be much better!
Contact: Lynette Cross of the Air Force Association, 703-247-5800 ext. 4807 or lcross@afa.org
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator Daniel Inouye, Dr. William J. Perry, former Secretary of Defense, and Patty Wagstaff, aviation pioneer, have been selected to receive the Air Force Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2005. The awards are scheduled for presentation on Sept. 13 at the 58th Air Force Anniversary Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Senator Inouye is a World War II combat veteran and recipient of the Medal of Honor -- the nation's highest award for military valor. As a legislator, he is the third most senior member of the U.S. Senate. As co-chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Inouye has addressed important issues including aviation and maritime transportation.
In March 1943, while a freshman in pre-medical studies at the University of Hawaii, Senator Inouye enlisted in the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team. In the fall of 1944, his unit spent two of the bloodiest weeks of the war rescuing a Texas Battalion surrounded by German forces in the Frend Vosges Mountains. Senator Inouye's many awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star and Purple Heart with cluster.
Dr. William J. Perry, an expert in U.S. foreign policy, national security and arms control, is the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor at Stanford University. He was the 19th Secretary of Defense, serving from February 1994 to January 1997. He previously served as Deputy Secretary of Defense and as Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and is on the board of directors of several emerging high-tech companies. He is the chairman of Technology Partners.
From 1946 to 1947, Dr. Perry was enlisted in the Army Corps of Engineers and served in the Army of Occupation of Japan. His awards include the presidential Medal of Freedom and the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
Patty Wagstaff is known for flying one of the most thrilling, low level aerobatic routines in the world. Her breathtaking performances give spectators a front-row view of the precision and complexity of modern and unlimited aerobatics style that sets the standard for performers the world over. She is a flight and instrument instructor and is rated and qualified to fly numerous airplanes from World War II warbirds to modern jets.
Ms. Wagstaff oversees Patty Wagstaff Air Shows in St. Augustine, Fla. A U.S. National Aerobatic Champion, Ms. Wagstaff is one of the most awarded female pilots.
World’s Best-Selling Airplane Now Flown by World’s Best Aerobatic Pilot
OSHKOSH, WISC. (July 25, 2005) For many years the name Patty Wagstaff has been synonymous with precision aerobatics. Today CIRRUS announced that the innovative airplane manufacturer of the world’s best-selling airplane – the SR22 – will be the new sponsor for airshow superstar Patty Wagstaff.
“We’re beyond thrilled to now have Patty as part of the CIRRUS team,” said company co-founder and Executive Vice President Dale Klapmeier. “By anyone’s standards, she’s one of the most respected pilots in the world. Her demanding airshow performances have been seen live and on television by millions of people, creating tremendous interest in General Aviation.”
"I am really excited about my new relationship with Cirrus. After my first flight in a Cirrus SR22, I realized that this company is committed to designing airplanes for a new generation of pilots,” said Wagstaff.
Patty Wagstaff is a three-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and the first woman ever to win this title. A six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team that competes in Olympic level competition, she’s taken gold, silver and bronze medals.
Calling her style of flying, ‘hardcore aerobatics,’ Wagstaff is one of the most awarded female pilots ever and in addition to having been recently inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, she will be honored later this year by the Air Force Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
“CIRRUS is committed to opening the skies and making personal aircraft transportation available to everybody,” said John M. Bingham, executive vice president of sales & marketing. “Patty’s precision flying is truly awe-inspiring and has done so much to generate interest in flying. CIRRUS is very proud to be her new sponsor and together we can do great things to continue to make aviation even more popular around the world.”
Patty Wagstaff’s ‘new ride’ will be the technologically advanced SR22, which she’ll pilot to and from airshows, and fly for personal appearances.
Said Wagstaff, “the Cirrus' design, construction, performance and extraordinary safety features make it truly a leading edge airplane that is wonderful to fly."
CIRRUS is the recognized global leader in the manufacturing of personal aviation aircraft that provide unprecedented levels of performance, quality and safety. Their popular SR-20 and SR-22 composite airplanes incorporate innovative advanced technologies into their design, including the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS™).
CIRRUS has a direct sales force in North America with sales centers across South America, Europe, Australasia, South Africa, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Russia. For additional information on Cirrus and its products please visit:
www.cirrusdesign.com
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