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January 26, 2004

SkyStar Aircraft Reorganizes For Sport Pilot

In what may be the first of many marketing moves that will take place in the kit plane industry, as the Sport Pilot rule nears completion (perhaps by April), SkyStar Aircraft Corporation Friday announced a management reorganization that demonstrates just how serious they are about capitalizing on this new opportunity. SkyStar Aircraft has divided itself into two parts.  The part we are all familiar with, that is, makers of the famed line of Kitfox Aircraft, will now be known as SkyStar Aircraft Corporation, Experimental/Manufacturing Division.  This division will be headed by a new President and CEO, Frank Miller.  The newly created SkyStar Aircraft Corporation, Sport Plane Division will be under the direction of former SkyStar President, Ed Downs.  Mr. Downs w

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Celebrating The Life Of A Legend

EAA AirVenture Museum will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of a true aviation legend, S.J. "Steve" Wittman on April 3-5. A champion air racer, noted airplane designer and builder, airport manager and flight instructor, Steve provided inspiration to thousands of people throughout the EAA family and the entire aviation world. The Wittman Hangar at Pioneer Airport was built and dedicated in his memory, and will be specially opened each day for guided tours on April 3-5. Also on Monday April 5 - the 100th anniversary of Steve's birth-a special evening program, "Memories of Steve," will be presented. A number of Wittman's closest friends will be on hand to share their memories, including his biographer Aaron King, and EAA Founder and Chairman Paul H. Poberezny.

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