2009 National Aviation Heritage Invitational

The vision and mission of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational is to encourage the preservation of aviation history through the restoration of vintage aircraft to original flying condition. The National Aviation Heritage Invitational promotes aircraft restoration via friendly competition, bringing valuable aviation treasures together in one venue. Joining in the effort to preserve aviation history for future generations, PilotMag’s sponsorship will bring aviation enthusiasts a closer look at the world of vintage aircraft restoration in coming issues. “We recognize it is more important than ever to stimulate growth and interest in preserving aviation history,” says PilotMag publisher Gates L. Scott. “PilotMag focuses on all aspects of aviation-whether it’s profiling aviators, highlighting human interest stories, or behind-the-scenes investigative articles. The Invitational offers every element of our reader’s interest and is a perfect vehicle for passing on our enthusiasm for aviation.”

Close to 30 Airplanes dating back to the 1920s will be on display. Visit the NAHI viewing area or their Web site at www.heritagetrophy.com to learn more about the event and the organization mission.

Ken Perich, National Aviation Heritage Invitational Executive Director, says, “We are excited to welcome PilotMag and are grateful for their generous support in 2009. Our shared commitment to aviation history makes this a winning partnership.” PilotMag will join the Invitational exhibit and static display at the Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show, held Sept. 16-20, 2009. The National Aviation Heritage Invitational is a joint effort under the auspices of Rolls Royce North America Inc., the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Reno Air Racing Foundation with support from Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.

Here are the aircraft on display for NAHI 2009

1933 Waco UBF-2 - Scott Woods

1956 North American Aviation T-28C-Chuck Wahl

1944 North American Aviation SNJ-5C-Chuck Wahl

1943 Howard DGA-15P-Dean and Lesle Thomas

1944 Stinson AT-19 MI I-Dr. James W. Tait

1956 Aerocar Incorporated Model 1-Edward Sweeney

1928 Curtiss Robertson C1-Robin and Larry Gustafson

1950 Cessna 195A-Richard E. Russell

1937 Stinson SR-9F -Richard Rezabek

1937 Spartan Executive 7W - Steve Marini

1950 Cessna 140A -Terry M. Klotz

1930 Laird Commercial LC-1B300-Larry Howard

1955 Douglas Skyraider AD-5-Brent Hisey

1945 Lockheed PV-2-Dave Hansen

1942 Boeing B75N1/N2S-3-Bill Hall

1957 North American T-28C-Mark D. Drew

1951 Grumman Albatross-Scott Holm

1936 Stinson SR8-B-Donald Culver

1932 Waco QDC-Alan and Conni Buchner

1945 Consolidated Vultee Valliant BT-13B/15-Ken Bohrman

1940 Ryan STM-2-Bill and Claudia Allen

1953 Cessna 195- Bill Juranich

1934 Waco YMF-3-Robert Juranich

1944 North American AT6-D-John Muszala

1945 DC-3-Clay Lacy

1929 Travel Air 6000B-HowardWright

1930 Laird “Commercial” LC-1B300-Larry Howard

1957 North American T-28C-Mark Drew

1945 Grumman Widgoen G44A-Ben Scott

1928 Curtiss Robertson C1- John Seibold

1946 Stinson L-5G-Taylor Stevenson

1946 Globe Swift GC-1B- Jared Smith