LIGHT PLANE WORLD
Frank but instead a call he would give to greet friends or
announce his presence. It became his trademark, and we
would reply with a "woof " when we heard it. So at the dinner, we all raised our glass in a toast and a final "woof " to
our departed friend.
The presentations for the other Hall of Fame inductees
provide a window into the lives of some of the most accomplished people in sport aviation. Phil Lockwood was
recognized by the Homebuilt Aircraft Council, taking the
ultralight community a little by surprise. We should have
already inducted him into the Ultralight Hall of Fame for
everything he has done for ultralights. His support for Ro-
The presentations for the other
Hall of Fame inductees provide a
window into the lives of some of
the most accomplished people in
sport aviation.
tax engines of all types has helped to keep us flying for
decades. Here is Phil Lockwood's video.
The Warbirds of America Hall of Fame inductee,
Lee Lauderback, came with impressive credentials—20,000 total flight hours in airplanes and helicopters, including 8,800 in Mustangs and 2,000
hours in sailplanes. Lee didn't fool around in his short
acceptance address. He said, "I am very proud to be a
member of EAA and want everyone to realize the contribution that EAA makes to the freedom we have to fly
warbirds, ultralights, and the other aircraft. Without
the EAA, and its leadership, I don't think we would
have this privilege today."
ULTRALIGHT COUNCIL NEWS
The Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council started
its annual meeting with a status report from EAA
staffer Timm Bogenhagen. The FAA registration
database as of October 2013 indicates there are 6,848
experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) in the nation.
A little more than 6,000 of them are converted ultra-
The Ultralight & Light-Sport Aircraft Council meets. Seated around the table (left to right) are: Scott Severen, EAA Vice President of Marketing Rick Larsen, EAA
Chairman Jack Pelton (standing), Rotorcraft Chairman Geoff Downey, Timm Bogenhagen, Jeff Skiles, and Jim House. Seated just out of view of the camera are
Jim DiMatteo and Carla Larsh.
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