Monthly Archives: December 2010

NAS Norfolk Commemorating Eugene Ely’s Flight Off USS Birmingham

Hello, Gents and Ladies! Happy Holidays to All. A few inquiries have arrived, wondering at our status since the Curtiss flights to Navy Chambers in November. A couple of things have delayed this chapter in the adventure. First, I have … Continue reading

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Curtiss Pusher Flights OCT-NOV 2010 Off to Chambers Field

Gentlemen and Ladies: Another installment in the Eugene Ely- Curtiss Pusher adventure. The Curtiss is safely in HSC-22’s hangar at Chambers Field, NAS Norfolk, VA, pre-positioned for the Centennial of Naval Aviation kick-off ceremonies on 12 NOV. Phase One fly-offs … Continue reading

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Curtiss Pusher First Flights 8 OCT 2010

First Flight Observations Several of you asked what was going on with the test flying. Andrew King and I flew 7 flights yesterday, totaling about 4 hours. We’re working on a few improvements this morning, then more flying as winds … Continue reading

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