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Bob Allen: |
 Bob began his
flying career at the tender age of 16, and has been in command
of many different types of aircraft including the DC6, DC7, Convair 440, Convair 880, DC9, Lockheed L1011, Boeing 727, and
finally the Boeing 777 which he was flying until retiring from
Delta Airlines after a 37 year career with Delta. He was
number 11 in seniority with Delta at the time of retirement
and would have been number 1 if he were to stay another 6
months. Bob is one of a kind. He always has time for everyone.
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with all of his flying experience he still loves to fly and
looks forward to what tomorrow will bring. When you come fly
with Bob in “Big Red”, your sure to have the time of your life
while he shares his passion for flying this very special
airplane with you. |
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Steve Koch: |
 Steve
has spent most of his flying career in corporate aircraft and
has been an active flight instructor since 1972. Steve
represented the state of
Kentucky in Flight Across America
(Click
Here), a national effort to honor the victims
and heroes of September 11, 2001. He also represented
the state of Kentucky in the EAA "50
Flags to Kitty Hawk" (Click
Here) to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of
Flight. |
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Curt Rausch: |
 Curt
Rausch has always dreamed of being a professional pilot. He
started his aviation career in the mid 1970’s as an aircraft
mechanic for Flying Tigers. When he wasn’t turning wrenches,
he was building his flight time as a flight instructor and
charter pilot. But the dream is alive and Curt has been in
command of DC-8’s and Boeing 767’s for the last 12 years. |
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It was determined
there is 44,000 hours of flying time and 117 years of combined
experience between these three pilots They all agree there is
something special about getting out of their high tech
aircraft and doing a little barnstorming.
Billy Ladd:
(Maintenance Director) |
Billy, a licensed aircraft and powerplant mechanic has spent a full career in aircraft maintenance.
He is an authority on radial engines having worked on many different models of the multi-row radials in the
military as well as the Convair 440 with the Pratt and Whitney 2800, P&W 985 in the Beech D18, the Wright
engines in the DC-3 and C-46 just to name a few. He spent 35 years in mechanic work for commercial airlines
including Delta, Air Transport International, and Fed Ex.
When you ride in "Big Red" it is comforting to know such a qualified individual has been keeping your safety
in mind when he performs the required annual and 100 hour inspections as well as the routine maintenance, on
this aircraft. Don't be surprised if you see Billy walking around the plane wiping little spots of dirt and
oil off as you're boarding.
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Discover Louisville
From The Air While
Reliving the Golden Era of Aviation
In An Open Cockpit Biplane |
Two Passengers
Can Ride Side By Side |
