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July 10, 2020

Classic Aero-TV: Bringing History Alive - The Antique Aircraft Association

From 2009: Organization’s Annual Fly-In Makes ‘Golden Age’ Come Alive for Enthusiasts

Founded in August of 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, the Antique Aircraft Association is the world’s oldest organization specifically devoted to antique and classic aircraft. Committed to “keep the antiques flying,” the AAA has dedicated its fifty-six years to the preservation of this “Golden Age of Aviation.” AAA members have access to the organization’s vast historical library, as well as its large assortment of spare engine and aircraft parts availab

Departed Uneventfully From A Field Elevation Of 5,588 Ft Mean Sea Level

On June 7, 2020, about 0830 mountain daylight time, a Kitfox 1 airplane, N595KF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lander, Wyoming. The private pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he had transported the airplane from his home in Washington State to Wyoming to see friends and landmarks. He checked the weather conditions the night before the accident and determined that high winds and turbulent conditions were forecasted for around noon the following day.