Aviation Career Is Short Lived In Rapid City
In Rapid City on June 30 a crowd of several hundred gathered to witness the first flight of a bamboo and canvas aircraft by pilot Hugh Robinson. Dust storms and safety doubts kept the machine grounded until the next day when it finally flew for two minutes. An 18 year old Sturgis lad, Frank Aukerman, watched the event among many who feared death from the new flying machine.
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Hugh Robinson
Sturgis
Frank Aukerman
Tyes
Less Work For Pilots On TWA SkySleepers
Transcontinental & Western Air announced substantial labor relief for pilots with the new SkySleepers. Automatic controls reduce manual adjustments to engine carburetion, propeller pitch, fuel mixtures, and oil temperature, while landing gear and air brakes operate automatically. The move, praised by VP Paul E. Richter, marks a shift to gyro and automatic pilots across the fleet.
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Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc
Paul E. Richter
TWA
United Shes
United Sites
Richterson
Barnstormer Ends Flight Career After Sturgis Crash
Andrew Hartman failed exhibition at Hot Springs and a linked plane seizure led to Aukerman and his brother selling the craft. Burt Aukerman attempted a solo takeoff at Sturgis, circling twice before a rough landing. he suffered a back injury and wreckage ended Frank Aukerman’s flying days. Burt later pursued piloting. Mrs Aukerman grounded him for good.
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Andrew Hartman
Hot Springs
Péenses
Aukerman
Bud
Sturgis
Burt
Frank
Weil Conservation Service
Frank Aukerman
Mra
Postmasters Invited to P O Dedication in Huron
Postmasters rural carriers and patrons across the area are invited to attend a two day celebration in Huron July 4 and 5 marking the dedication of W. W. Howes Municipal Airport and the post office addition. Invitations urge attendees to spend July 3 in Huron with an open post office for public inspection on July 5 at 10 a.m. Attending officials include W. W. Howes and other postal leaders. Air Mail Week is noted and RCMP purchased four Dragon Rapides for patrols on coasts.
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Huron
E. H. Bruemmer
W. W. Howes
Postoffice
Harllee Branch
S. A. Cisler
C. P. Graddick
Washington
Lealie Jensen
Five Airport Classifications Adopted By Air Bureau
The Bureau of Air Commerce has introduced five airport classifications based on runway length. They are super terminals terminals limited terminals airports and landing fields.
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Bureau of Air Commerce
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Mel Swanson
CBS
Datiny Fowlie
Fowlie
Swanson
W. W. Howes Municipal Airport
Rapid City
Black Hills
Judy
Manhattan
Sta Calleze
United States
Northwest Hancorporation
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bank Drafis
Northwest Security National Bank OF
Sour Falls
Huron, South Dakota
Worge C. Fullinweides
CALL
Northwest
P.O
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Atlantic
Pacific
Air Express
Hanford
Cooper
Bellini
Sanfertred
Flying Circus
Eddie Rickenbacker
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