Friday, September 25, 2009

FAASafety.gov - Distinguished Speakers Series: Lorraine Gabel, author of the book, 'Time Flies' Why Don't You?

A new event has been scheduled that meets your notification criteria on FAASafety.gov. Following is a brief overview of the event:
"Distinguished Speakers Series: Lorraine Gabel, author of the book, 'Time Flies' Why Don't You?"
Topic: History of aviation in the Portland area from the mid-1930s, and the development of airports in the eastern metropolitan area.
On Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Location:
Monmouth Public Library
168 Ecols St S

Monmouth, OR 97361
Select Number:
NM0927640
Description:
The story of Troh's Air Taxi, and the development of private and commercial aviation in the Portland area. A chronicle of aviation pioneer Henry Troh's legacy to aviation in Oregon - giving rides, teaching flying, and selling airplanes from 1931 to 1968. He also taught at Tex Rankin's Flight Academy in California.
To view further details and registration information for this event, click here.
The sponsor for this event is: FAA Ssfety Team

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