Sadly, this past August, Schweizer Aircraft has been sold to Sikorsky Aircraft corp. This, ironically following the death of Paul Schweizer, one of the founding brothers. Paul did not live to see the deal consummated, and perhaps it is just. He was the visionary, the practical engineer, and the guiding light of the company well into his 80's. I am privileged to have known him and count him as one of my mentors, and a friend. He was 91 when he died. Paul heavily supported out efforts to organize the Elmira Aerotow events 1997-2000. Some of you may remember his presence at every one along with his wife Ginny. We always lamented the fact that their where so few examples of Schweizer models at our events. When ever one showed up, Paul would eagerly walk over to the owner and chat with him about the history of whatever specimen it happened to be. We even offered a static award for the best Schweizer model in attendance to encourage more Schweizers.
Too bad Tom was not making kits then. It is truly an end of an era. Schweizer continues to manufacture their stealth reconnaissance planes, RPV helicopters, and manned helicopters under their own name for the time being. John D. Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: mmartin55 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 5:11 PM > To: soaring@airage.com > Subject: [RCSE] Re: Schweizer X plane - the X26 > > from the oldest family-owned and > operating aircraft company in the world! I also have the little > nostalgia plans for the 42" span 2-32 for those interested. > > Tom > TMRC RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
