Throughout the course of history in the development of the aircraft, the test pilot has always been the Lone-Eagle in the cockpit.

Alexander Velovich joined the Mikoyan Design Bureau in 1978 after graduating from the Moscow Aviation Institute with a background in mechanical engineering, flight dynamics, and flight testing.

Boyd, as a combat pilot in Korea and as a tactics instructor at Nellis AFB in the Nevada desert, observed, analyzed, and assimilated the relative energy states of his aircraft and those of his opponent's during air combat engagements.

Soon after Defense Secretary Les Aspin announced in 1993 that women could be placed in US military combat roles, the New York Air National Guard offered Maj. Jackie Parker an F-16 assignment.

Born August 26, 1932, Dickinson County, Kansas, astronaut and member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.

Albert Scott Crossfield (October 2, 1921 – April 19, 2006), normally referred to as Scott Crossfield, was an American naval officer, aviator and test pilot.

Mary Chance VanScyoc was the first female civilian air traffic controller in the United States, according to Andrew Pitas.

She was only 100 feet off the ground in her first flying lesson when Kay Alley knew that she wanted to be a pilot.

Wichita aviation pioneer Herbert "Herb" Rawdon was posthumously inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame

Find out more of the man that flew the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer

William E. Boeing left Yale University in 1903 to take advantage of opportunities in the risky and cyclical, but financially rewarding, Northwest timber industry. That experience would serve him well in aviation.

The Kansas Aviation Museum (KAM) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) through the office of Director of Aviation, have honored Kansans for the year 2004 who have contributed significantly to aviation in the state of Kansas.

A look at the career of aviation writer, Walter Boyne.

Kansans honored at the 24th Annual Wright Brothers Celebration.

The Kansas Aviation Museum and the Kansas Department of Transportation have honored Kansans.

Walter J. Boyne, former director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, retired in 1974 as a Colonel with more than 5,000 hours in a score of aircraft including the B-50, B-47 and the B-52.

Dr. Hawley was selected as a NASA astronaut in January of 1978.

Design and engineering were Ted's forte.

President and Chief Executive Officer of the BE A PILOT Foundation in Washington D.C.

Known for his innovative leadership skills and entrepreneurial abilities, he became an internationally respected aviation executive.

Edward H. Phillips is a general aviation researcher, historian and author.

While other Midwest boys were riding bicycles, building treehouses and spending lazy summer afternoons fishing in the Arkansas River, Clay became interested in model airplanes at age 5.

As a former president of Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita, Frank E. Hedrick believed that a person should do any job assigned better than the job had ever been done before.

A native of Davenport, Iowa, Meyer graduated from Yale University with a BA in 1953 and received his Doctor of Law degree from Harvard Law School in 1961.

When Ron was growing up in Burlington, Iowa, he fantasized about becoming a pilot. Not only did his dream come true, he is the sole owner of a very successful airline.

Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, Jr, Pilot of the "Enola Gay" B-29, Headed Up B-47 Program at Boeing-Wichita!

On October 26, 1898, Lloyd Stearman was born in Wellsville, Kansas. As a college student he attended Kansas State College in Manhattan, Kansas and studied engineering and architecture.

Universally recognized as the First Lady of Aviation, Olive Ann Beech, has the distinguished honor to be named the first Kansan inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame.

Moya shared in his discouragements as well as his spectacular triumphs with the Learjet Co. in Wichita. They were deeply dedicated to Kansas aviation.

Upstairs in old corner building near the heart of Wichita, is the office of the international aviation photographer, Paul Bowen.

For his insight and outstanding contributions to AVIATION, Clyde Vernon Cessna has achieved the honor and respect of his fellow countrymen and others throughout the world.

Soloing in 1914, Beech served as an instructor in the aviation section during World War I.

In the late 1950's, William P. Lear, Sr. envisioned a small private jet airplane for business travelers that would equal the performance of commercial jetliners

Mr. Alford has had a unique and distinguished engineering career, his contributions to progress and to excellence make him an outstanding role model for students and practicing engineers.

John "Hoot" Myers has offered over a decade of airshow announcing served up in his own truly unique approach to this specialized 'craft.'

KANSANS HONORED AT WRIGHT BROTHERS' CELEBRATION

KANSANS HONORED AT WRIGHT BROTHERS' CELEBRATION

KANSANS HONORED AT WRIGHT BROTHERS' CELEBRATION

KANSANS HONORED AT WRIGHT BROTHERS' CELEBRATION

Getting my first airplane ride in a Ford Tri-motor passenger plane back in the 30's at Chanute, KS, was a hoot.

Reprinted by the kind permission of the author Craig Miner, Professor of History at Wichita State University.

The Wright Brothers' celebration honored those who have made significant contributions to aviation in Kansas.