North Idaho H.S. Aerospace Program – Update

NORTH IDAHO H.S. AEROSPACE PROGRAM - UPDATE

By Ken Larson

One month ago this 1942 Army Trainer was delivered to high school hangar by volunteers. Students agreed to work Saturdays and Sundays to have her flying in a month. They did it!

Students completed hail damage and other repairs on their “new” 1942 Army Trainer. This photo of Daniel says it all, I think. Daniel celebrates, while SHS senior Arianna and recent grad Lilly double check brake installation they just completed. This moment started the count down to first flight.

Job well done. These middle and high school students know the lost art of fabric repair on old airplanes. The students now own three airplanes – 2006 Zodiac they built, 1945 Taylorcraft restoration in progress and this beautiful 1942 TG-6 which flew yesterday.

Congratulations to all of you students whose fingerprints are on these historic birds. We are proud of this incredible achievement.