The scale model of the Wright Flyer was built by Richard Horton of Columbus, Ohio. Richard is a retired engineer from General Electric.

He spent two years making this quarter-scale model of the airplane that was known as the Kitty Hawk Flyer. It was built from the original flyer plans obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. It required months of work to create exact details of the hardware for the plane. This process included fashioning wing sheathing from cloth similar to that used by the Wrights, hand carving the wood propellers so that they were aerodynamically exact to those used in the original. and providing a motor with a chain drive to turn the propellers.

Although it was fitted with a radio control system, Richard decided the risk of destruction was too high and decided to donate it to a suitable place for display. Presented as a gift from the Horton family to the Historic Aircraft Squadron on September 20, 2003. It celebrates the Centennial of the flight of 1903-2003. Wingspan 10 ft. 1 inch Length 5 ft. 3 inch.

The Wright Flyer ushered in the first powered flight of an aircraft in the world. This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of that flight. The Historical Aircraft Squadron is proud to include this model in its collection for a future museum. Our gracious appreciation goes out to the Horton family for this gift.

Although COSI made a last minute plea for the model, Dick remained faithful to his promise to give the model to the HAS museum.

Join us for the dedication which will take place at the start of the annual Hangar dance on Saturday Sept. 20, 2003. The dedication begins at 7:00 p.m.

The poor weather on Saturday caused several planes to not show including the featured Spitfire. That was disappointing.

The poor weather on Saturday caused several planes to not show including the featured Spitfire. That was disappointing.

The PBY ‘Black Cat’ which was a crowd pleaser. Many of the volunteers were privileged to take a ride on the Cat.

Mac McGee was honored during the POW MIA ceremonies by a HAS recognition certificate shown being presented by Gerry McDaniel. Mac survived a shoot down and jungle survival in the South Pacific.

At 7:00 pm
Saturday September 20 
Third Annual Hangar dance is planned for Saturday Sept. 21 7pm to 11pm. Again featuring the Steve Samuelson Band. All tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting Kathy Ridgeway at 614-899-9690. Mark your calendar and call Kathy now. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE

Squadron member Fred Kaiser will personally autograph the book. See Kathy Ridgeway for a copy or go to www.amazon.com to order one direct and have Fred sign it later. Fred flew as a radio operator in almost all theaters of the war, logging nearly 400,000 miles. He eventually ended up in Japan a few days after the end of WWII. Its a fascinating story of a small town teenager in the war. OWN YOUR OWN COPY OF ‘A TEENAGERS VIEW OF WWII’ by Fred Kaiser.

Squadron member Fred Kaiser will personally autograph the book. See Kathy Ridgeway for a copy or go to www.amazon.com to order one direct and have Fred sign it later. Fred flew as a radio operator in almost all theatres of the war, logging nearly 400,000 miles. He eventually ended up in Japan a few days after the end of WWII. Its a fascinating story of a small town teenager in the war.

Sept. 2, 1910 First American woman pilot, Blanche Scott, soloed over the Keuka Lake Front field of the Curtiss Co., Hammondsport, N.Y.

Bob DeLay, Editor; and Graphic Design
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