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Kevin Wixom Scholarship Courtesy wishes to congratulate our own Rob Oman, for being awarded the Kevin Wixom Scholarship recently while attending Blackhawk Techical College. Shown here in the photo during the EAA Breakfast, L-R, Mark Clark, Joanne Wixom, Rob Oman, and Dick Wixom. The Kevin Wixom Scholarship was started in 2001 by Kevin Wixom's parent's, Joanne and Dick and by his wife, Nancy and kids. Dick owned Blackhawk Aircraft at that time and Kevin was his right-hand man and Director of Maintenance. Kevin was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in September 1999 and passed away February 2000. The scholarship was originally intended to last only a couple years, but the donations grew and it still exists today with 2 annual awards given to A&P student(s) from Blackhawk Technical College (1) first year student and (1) second year student. 2009 is the 9th year the award has been given. Photo at right shows Charlie (Kevin's son), Nancy (Kevin's wife), Rob Oman, Joanne and Dick Wixom (Kevin's parents) and the "Wixom kids!" So glad we could meet all of you at the breakfast! Thank you! And again Congratulations to Rob for earning the scholarship!
Thanks to all who attended the EAA Chapter 22 Fly-in, Drive-In Breakfast Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 What a beautiful day we had for the event! 100 planes arrived and over 800 breakfasts were sold Click here for more photos
Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Lands a New Home Congratulations to Jens Meyerhoff, new owner of this beautiful F8F-1 Just arrived from the Kalamazoo Aviation Museum this stunning Cat now claims home at Falcon Field, Mesa, AR Jens purchased a T-6 from Courtesy in 2005 with anticipation of purchasing a fighter someday! Congrats Jens! Photo: L-R Jens Meyerhoff, Bearcat owner, Courtesy's Mark Clark, Steve Hinton, pilot who flew Bearcat to AR, and Bob Ellis of the Kalamazoo Aviation Museum
The newest addition to the aircraft collection at the Warbird Heritage Foundation is this beautiful Douglas A-1 Skyraider The Warbird Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation created in December, 2003. The Foundation was organized for the purpose of acquiring, restoring, displaying, and demonstrating various antique aircraft of historic military significance. The Foundation's focus is on preserving it's aircraft in flying condition, demonstrating these aircraft at air shows and other special events, and promoting public interest in historic military aircraft. Learn more by visiting their website at www.warbirdheritagefoundation.org

Surfin' Up 2008 Courtesy Web Stats! From January 1 - December 31, 2008 The Courtesy Aircraft website received 47,000,990 "hits" 885,423 Total Visitor Sessions Averaging 2,419.19 sessions per day Urchin Software Corporation Reports: 2008 Summary Report

Congratulations to Rod and Lisa Riggs, new owners of this immaculate 2005 Cessna Turbo 182T Shown here on delivery day. Thanks again and Enjoy this beautiful Bird!
Congratulations to Ted Nixon New owner of this beautiful North American AT-6D Ted shown here on delivery day! Enjoy and Thanks Ted!
*The Warbird Beer Show* Heard exclusively on Flightline Internet Radio “Thank God for beer! Thank God for the Warbird Beer Show!” Your Host, Dave Holmes, inside the Warbird Brewery, heard on Flight Line Internet Radio at 1500, 2100, 0300, and 0900 Zulu That’s 1100 AM Eastern and every 6 hours after that. Listen to a Recap Interview with Mark Clark and Dave Holmes on Flightline Internet Radio
Photo at left: Claude F. Hendrickson Jr., Captain, USN (Ret.) Reunited with his SNJ-4 that he flew on June 20, 1954 on his seventh flight as a Naval Air Cadet. Photo Taken November 10, 2008. Courtesy customer Claude Hendrickson III, the son of the man pictured at left, had researched his father's navy log books and had been searching for years for one of the aircraft that his father actually flew in training. When Claude saw this aircraft listed on the Courtesy website, he knew he had to have it for his dad! Claude Hendrickson III purchased the aircraft and had it painted in the colors of his father's training squadron.
Mark, The T-37 arrived and created quite a stir at Waukesha, WI Airport! It could never have happened without your help in guiding us through the purchase and T37 rating. Wife Lisa (shown in photos) approves, now I have to figure out how to get her out of the left seat! - Paul Walter Congratulations to Paul and Lisa Walter, Jim Allen and Joe Cottrell on their purchase of this beautiful Cessna T37-C! Enjoy!
September 6, 2008 My Dad flew these magnificent airplanes for a living as an Army Pilot. We lived in Fort Rucker Alabama when I was a kid and I guess when he was doing his Mohawk Training. We later moved to Verona Italy where he flew Mohawks from a based called Boscomontico. Then it was on the Heidelberg Germany before he became C/O of a Mohawk squadron in South Vietnam from 1966-67. He passed away in November of 2004 from Kidney failure, which he insisted was caused by Agent Orange as they flew threw it on their low level recon missions after the AF had dropped it earlier in the day. Seeing these photos brought back some incredible memories of my childhood and my Dad. Good luck finding someone who will appreciate it's rich history and contributions to the cause. Respectfully, Kevin Manieri
Congratulations to Earl "Skip" Inge, Jr. on his beautiful Vultee BT-13 Shown at in photo on the day of delivery Pre-Buy Advisor, John Oklesen (left), Proud new owner, Earl "Skip" Inge, Jr. (center) and Courtesy's Mark Clark (right) Thanks again "Skip"... enjoy your beautiful new bird!
Douglas AD-4N Skyraider Bureau #126956 F-AZDQ On the way to new home in U.S. Shown at left In Reykjavik waiting for favourable conditions to cross the Greenland glacier for Narsarsauak. Shown at right, on the way to the U.S.
Courtesy was honored with a visit from the famed General William Lyon In photo left to right: Mark Foster, President of the Lyon Air Museum, Mark Clark, General William Lyon and Ray Dieckman General William Lyon was Chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C., and Commander, Headquarters Air Force Reserve. He also is a co-founder with his father and brother and Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of William Lyon Homes, one of the largest and most respected home builders in the nation. It was an honor and a pleasure meeting the General! General William Lyon, Lifelong Legend - Read the feature in Flying Adventures Magazine Learn more about William Lyon Homes
At left... Martin Courage, ferry pilot, flying the Siai-Marchetti SF-260B, N800RH, on the way out of Narsarsuaq, Greenland, Saturday, July 5, 2008. On the way to Germany ... the new home for this very nice Siai- Marchetti. At left, new owner Peter Gutmann (left) and ferry pilot Martin Courage (right) proudly show off the Siai-Marchetti SF-260B in her new home at the Memmingen Airport Germany. Congratulations Peter on your beautiful new bird!
MIDWEST TEXANS SIGNATURE RESTORATION #2 TAKES FLIGHT! *Signature Restoration #2, BuNo. 43736 has been completed and delivered to its new owner Monday, June 2, 2008. Shown in the photo below, new owner, Jim Goodwin (right) along with Jay Vandersluis (left). This aircraft rebuild took approximately 5,000 man-hours and 2 years in company with restoration #3 which will be finished in about 30 days. Midwest Texans Signature Restorations produces the highest quality, finest restored T-6’s available worldwide. The quality has already been proven by prestigious awards won by Aircraft #1 including “2008 Sun ‘N Fun Grand Champion Warbird - Post War” and* “2007 Grand Champion Post World War II Aircraft” at Oshkosh AirVenture. Midwest Texans is in the process of building a series of these extremely detailed T-6 *Signature Restorations* with positions sold into 2010. The owner, Tim Savage, reasons that by implementing a production line environment into his shop, he will be able to reduce the cost of these aircraft and still turn out the highest quality product, which has already been proven by the awards won. “These will be the T-6’s for the next 60 Years,” reports Savage. Courtesy Aircraft Sales is the exclusive sales agent for these remarkable restorations. Click here to learn more about Midwest Texans Signature Restorations.
Mark Clark speaks to the American Foundry Society on April 8 during their tour of Courtesy Aircraft ... It was a pleasure to welcome the American Foundry Society, share the history of these great birds and be able to talk about how we strive to "keep 'em flying." - Mark Clark
Congratulations to John O'Connor for receiving the Sun & Fun Grand Champion - WWII Warbirds Award for his stunning "American Beauty" P-51. Sold by Courtesy Aircraft in 2007 Congrats to you John!
WWII Airmen Honored B-17 "Fuddy Duddy" sold by Courtesy Aircraft in January 2006, along with 2 other historic WWII fliers flew over the U.S. Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon to honor American Airmen lost in World War II during combat missions from airfields in England. Click here to read the CNN article and view the video of Maj. Gen. William Lyon (Ret.) and co-pilot Ray Dieckman flying the famed B-17 in the honored flight
Stuart Davidson, purchased this beautiful T-28 from Courtesy Aircraft in October 2007. Shown here alongside one of their Harvards over the coastline of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Congratulations again Stu on your beautiful new bird and thanks for sharing the photo!
Congratulations to Denny Hickman, new owner of the beautiful North American P51, Scat VI! Shown in photo at left: Mark Henley, Member of Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (left) Denny Hickman, new owner of this beautiful P51 (center) and Courtesy's Mark Clark (right) Congrats again Denny, enjoy your beautiful new bird!
WWII Airmen Honored B-17 "Fuddy Duddy" sold by Courtesy Aircraft in January 2006, along with 2 other historic WWII fliers flew over the U.S. Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon to honor American Airmen lost in World War II during combat missions from airfields in England. Click here to read the CNN article and view the video of Maj. Gen. William Lyon (Ret.) and co-pilot Ray Dieckman flying the famed B-17 in the honored flight
Congratulations to Glenn Smith on his beautiful new MIG -17 Glenn shown at left on delivery day. Thank you again Glen! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Ralph Lutes on his new North American T-6D! Shown in photo from left to right on the day of delivery - Robert Lutes (Ralph's Dad), Ralph Lutes Mark Clark and Chuck Marshall Thank you again Ralph! Enjoy!
Special Announcement FAA and Warbird Community cooperation results in simplification of Experimental Operating Limitations. Click here for more info!
*From left to Right: Don Grundstrom with Rick Cunningham- check pilot and Dean Woldow - Don's pilot.*	Congratulations to Don Grundstrom on his purchase of this beautiful North American AT-6G! Enjoy Don!		On the day of delivery, L-R, Ric Woldow, Rick Cunningham, Don Grundstrom and Dean Maupin.		*About a week before delivery, Don and his wife Betty stop in to visit their new plane tucked snuggly in the hanger!*
Congratulations to Phil Grimm on his purchase of this fine North American T-28! Shown in photo left-right, Phil Grimm and associate- Mike Congrats again Phil! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Bruce Lisle, New owner of this beautiful North American T-28B! Congrats again Bruce! Enjoy! Shown in photo from left to right: Bruce's son, Mark Clark, Bruce Lisle, Bruce's pilot
Congratulations to John O'Connor New owner of this Stunning P-51 Mustang "American Beauty" Congratulations again John on this amazing bird! Enjoy! Photo by Paul Bowen
Congratulations to Scott Dockter, new owner of this fine North American AT-6G! Shown in photo at left, Scott Dockter (right), Dan Vance, Reno Race Pilot (center) and Mark Clark (left). Scott purchased this aircraft in order to built tailwheel proficiency to fly his Sea Fury which he is having restored at Sander's Aircraft. Congrats again Scott!
Congratulations to Nazirudin Hirani. new owner of this beautiful North American P-51, shown (right) with Larry Perkins, pilot (left) Congratulations again Nazy! Enjoy!
Courtesy Aircraft - Mark Clark invited to attend FAA industry summit on updating experimental aircraft operating limitations. Clark says, "I was happy to participate in the industry summit. The outstanding cooperation of the participants will enable the FAA to update operating limitations for experimentally certified airplanes. These FAA revisions will allow the owners of experimental-exhibition aircraft to expand their ability to safely operate and continue to enjoy and share in the history of their aircraft." EXPERIMENTAL EXHIBITION RECOMMENDATIONS ADVANCED AT EAA/WOA CONFERENCE A substantial list of recommended changes and improvements to FAA Order 8130.2F resulted from a two-day meeting hosted by EAA and the EAA Warbirds of America (WOA) this week at the EAA Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Several FAA and industry representatives were present to provide input on updating the order... read more
Congratulations to Steve Sinclair, new owner of this Beautiful former South African Trainer. Steve, shown at left with new bird. Congratulations again Steve. Enjoy!
Congratulations to John and Marge Lohmar, new owners of this fine North American SNJ-5 "I flew the airplane around Pearland Regional for a few minutes this morning, then fueled it up and brought it home. The aircraft ran great and I made it home today with no problem. Thanks again for all of your help!" - John Lohmar Congratulations again John and Marge! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Jeff DeMure, new owner of this beautiful North American SNJ-4. Shown at left, Gary Huebler, Instructor (left) and Jeff DeMure (right) before they heading to California on a beautiful March day! Congrats again Jeff! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Todd Macaluso, new owner of this beautiful L-39! Todd (left) ready for take-off for California; shown to the right in cockpit with Doug Gilliss, Flight Examiner. Congratulations Todd! Enjoy!
Courtesy Customer Todd Stuart (center) takes delivery of his P51 in Key West! Shown here with Pilot Mark Watt (left) who delivered the aircraft from Southern California and Todd's wife, Lisa Stuart (sitting on wing) who's namesake is on the P51 "Luscious Lisa." Congratulations again Todd and Lisa!
Congratulations to Duane Packer (ground) on his purchase of this beautiful North American AT-6G. Shown here on the day of delivery with Randy Hunt (cockpit). Congratulations again Duane! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Richard Theyerl (right), new owner of this terrific Beech E-55. Shown in photo with previous owner, Bud Chase (left). Congratulations again Richard! Enjoy!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Warbirds Squadron 4 Annual Veterans Forum Sunday, November 12, 2006 Click here for photos For more info go to www.warbirdsquadron4.org.
Thanks to our friends at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum for the purchase of this outstanding Hawker Sea Fury. Over the years, Courtesy has sold the Cavanaugh Museum a number of airplanes. Click on the link to their website below for details on their outstanding collection located in Dallas. Cavanaugh Flight Musem
Congratulations to new buyer, Ken Wessels on his purchase of this stunning T-28 and for passing his T-28 check-out. Ken seated in the cockpit shaking hands with Experimental Aircraft Examiner, Ed Finnegan. Ken's new T-28 was the winner of: *Oshkosh* 2006 “Best T-28” Award Oshkosh 2006 “Silver Wrench Award” Congratulations again Ken!
Congratulations to "Rusty" Richards on his purchase of this sparkling Cessna 195B. Rusty shown here with his new bird on the day of delivery. Congratulations again Rusty and enjoy!
Congratulations to Ben Stevens and Wade Russell on their purchase of this beautiful Cessna 172M Skyhawk II. Shown here with John Kraman on the day of delivery. *Congratulations again Gentlemen!*
Congratulations to Constantin Woelki & Roenne Reimann, new owners of this sparkling Cessna 182. Shown here at sunset, Constantin and Roenne on their journey, flew across the Atlantic and back to Europe! Read a recap of their adventure at "Feedback" Congratulations again gentlemen!
Congratulations to Tom Duffy, new owner of this spectacular B-25. Tom shown here (center) with former owner, Tim Savage (right) and Tom's Pilot and Maintenance Director, Terry Rush (left). Congratulations again Tom!
Congratulations to Tyler Morris, on his purchase of this immaculate Beech D-18S Tyler shown at left with Mark Clark on the day of delivery. Congratulations again Tyler!
Just a note from Turkey this 4th of July. Our unit from Lincoln Nebraska is here flying refueling missions supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. We LOVE your website! It is great to see all the color pictures. Fly safe and we'll keep checking the website and droll. Mark Novak, KC-135R and T-6 pilot
Congratulations to Matt Moses (right) and Mark Broaddus (left), new owners of this Beech T-34 Mentor. Shown here on the day of delivery. Congratulations again Gentlemen! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Bob Goubitz, new owner of this sparkling Cessna 180! Bob, shown here just before flying her home to Pagosa Springs, Colorado Congrats again Bob! Enjoy your new bird!
Earl Hoffmaster (front), former U.S. WW II Pilot, Airline Pilot and Stearman Checkout Pilot with Bobby Baldock, Pilot shown here picking up this beautiful Stearman to take her to her new owner in Phoenix! Thanks Gentlemen and Congratulations to the new owner!
Contratulations to Steve Hill, new owner of this beautiful Siai-Marchetti Sf.260! Shown here ready to take her home! Congratulations Again Steve! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Joe Richardson, MD, New owner of this beautiful P-51D Mustang "Hurry Home Honey" Joe shown here (right) with Mark Clark (center) and Brad Hood (left). Congratulations Again Joe! Enjoy!
General William Lyon proudly at the helm of his newly purchased Boeing B-17 "Fuddy Duddy" Gen. William Lyon is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of William Lyon Homes headquartered in Newport Beach, California. William Lyon and his combined companies have produced more than 100,000 residential units spanning a history of more than 45 years. Congratulations General Lyon! Above photo taken by Brandon Kunicki
Congratulations to Ray Dieckman on his retirement. Ray was a Captain for an American Airlines 777. Shown at left on his last Captain flight with Ringo Starr and his wife Sherri - how cool is that! Shown at right with Courtesy's Mark Clark. Congratulations again Ray!
Proud new owner of this beautiful AT-6G, Martin Michaud (center), shown here with Peter Geiler (left) and Mark Clark (right) on the day of delivery. Congratulations Martin! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Robin Rice and Andy Anderson New Owners of this fast, fun Strikemaster Jet! Robin shown here standing in front of the aircraft, Andy in cockpit (near) and Instructor, Oscar Vickery to Andy's right. Congratulations Again Gentlemen!
Congratulations to Randy Alwes, new owner of this impeccable Piper Twin Comanche! Shown here (left) on the day of delivery with son, Scott (center) and Courtesy's John Kraman (right). Congrats again Randy! Enjoy your new bird!
Courtesy Aircraft Welcomed EAA Warbird Squadron 4 - Annual Veterans Forum Event Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005
All Veterans in attendance		Mark Clark with "Wild Bill" Scanlon, WWII Veteran. Read about "Wild Bill" in the book about him, "Destined to Live" by Kristin Gilpatrick.		Jim Delaney speaks to the group
Nearly 50 attend to honor the Veterans in attendance and enjoy breakfast		All WWII Veterans in attendance, each tells their story		Mark Clark at the podium
Contratulations to Stephen Lauritano and his wife, new owners of this beautiful Cessna 401B. Steve shown here with John Kraman (right) on the day of delivery. Congrats again Mr. and Mrs. Lauritano! Enjoy!
Congratulations to Bob Wittwer - Corporate Pilot, shown here with Mark Clark on the day of delivery of this beautiful Cessna 414A just before Bob flew her home to sunny California.