Tammie Jo Shults
Tammie Jo Shults demonstrates what it means to be a true role model and trailblazer for women. She remains significant in both military and civilian aviation. A graduate of MidAmerica …
Month: August 2021
Eleanor Hoyt
Eleanor Hoyt acted as Charles Lindbergh’s pilot on October 8, 1928. Barely sixteen and unlicensed, Lindbergh held a great deal of confidence in her abilities. Aviation Heritage Eleanor Hoyt’s father, …
A Tiny Trimotor
Flying a tiny trimotor seems child’s play. Clearly, construction of such an aircraft proved a serious focus for William F. Crawford. Some Trimotor History For many years, the trimotor airplane …
TAT Trimotors
On July 8, 1929, transcontinental travel began. Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT) trimotors departed Philadelphia and Los Angeles carrying passengers across the country. A top speed of 110 mph powered the aircraft by day. Trains took over at night.