charles taylor master mechanic award

Charles TaylorCharles TaylorMaster MechanicMaster Mechanic

AwardAward

July 12, 2006July 12, 2006

Charles Taylor Charles Taylor Master Mechanic AwardMaster Mechanic Award

US Department of US Department of TransportationTransportation

Federal Aviation Federal Aviation AdministrationAdministration

Order No. 8000.76AOrder No. 8000.76A


PURPOSEPURPOSE

To recognize those individualsTo recognize those individuals

who have been employedwho have been employed

in the aviation maintenance in the aviation maintenance industry for at least 50 years.industry for at least 50 years.


BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND

The Aircraft Maintenance Division, AFS-300,The Aircraft Maintenance Division, AFS-300,has initiated this special awardhas initiated this special award

to recognize the lifetime accomplishmentsto recognize the lifetime accomplishmentsof our senior mechanics.of our senior mechanics.

The award is named in honor of Charles The award is named in honor of Charles Taylor,Taylor,

the first aviation mechanic.the first aviation mechanic.


AWARD ELIGIBILITYAWARD ELIGIBILITY

The FSDO Airworthiness Supervisor,The FSDO Airworthiness Supervisor,

and/or Safety Program Manager,and/or Safety Program Manager,

and members of the local aviation and members of the local aviation industryindustry

will form a committeewill form a committee

to jointly select the recipients.to jointly select the recipients.


AWARD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAAWARD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• At least 50 years employment in aviation At least 50 years employment in aviation maintenance.maintenance.

• 30 of the 50 years as an FAA-certified 30 of the 50 years as an FAA-certified mechanic, mechanic, repairman or avionics repairman or avionics technician.technician.

The remaining 20 years may be in The remaining 20 years may be in aircraft aircraft manufacturing or military service.manufacturing or military service.

In order to know In order to know where aviation is where aviation is

going, first we must going, first we must know where we have know where we have

beenbeen……

First FlightFirst Flight

18911891Otto LilienthalOtto Lilienthal

The first to design a The first to design a manned glider that manned glider that could fly long could fly long distances. distances.

Fact:Fact:The Wright Brothers The Wright Brothers

based their glider based their glider and kite designs on and kite designs on Lilienthal’s designsLilienthal’s designs

First Powered FlightFirst Powered Flight

19031903Orville Wright lifted from Orville Wright lifted from

level ground to the level ground to the north of Big Kill Devil north of Big Kill Devil Hill, at 10:35 a.m., on Hill, at 10:35 a.m., on December 17th, 1903December 17th, 1903

Fact:Fact:The aircraft weighed The aircraft weighed

605 lbs. and traveled 605 lbs. and traveled 125 ft. in 12 seconds.125 ft. in 12 seconds.

Orville and Wilber Wright are known Orville and Wilber Wright are known as the first pilots of powered flight.as the first pilots of powered flight.

Do you know who built the engine Do you know who built the engine that made powered flight possible?that made powered flight possible?

The Man That Made It PossibleThe Man That Made It Possible

Charles TaylorCharles TaylorCalled the “Unsung Hero of Called the “Unsung Hero of

Aviation”, without Mr. Aviation”, without Mr. Taylor the Wright Taylor the Wright Brothers could not have Brothers could not have made that first powered made that first powered flight in 1903.flight in 1903.

Fact:Fact:Charles Taylor built the first Charles Taylor built the first

engine for the Wright engine for the Wright Brothers.Brothers.

The Engine That Made Powered The Engine That Made Powered Flight PossibleFlight Possible

Charles Taylor built this Charles Taylor built this engine for the Wrights in engine for the Wrights in 1902. It took him 6 1902. It took him 6 weeks to complete using weeks to complete using only hand tools of the only hand tools of the time.time.

Fact:Fact:He machined the engine He machined the engine

block and made the block and made the crankshaft from a slab of crankshaft from a slab of high carbon tool steel.high carbon tool steel.

Engine SpecificationsEngine SpecificationsCylinders:Cylinders: FourFour

Horse Horse Power:Power:

12 HP12 HP

Max RPM:Max RPM: 1,000 RPM1,000 RPM

Weight:Weight: 179 lbs.179 lbs.

Type:Type: PistonPiston

Taylor 7 Min. VideoTaylor 7 Min. Video

Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker

Fred MirgleFred Mirgle

Embry-Riddle Embry-Riddle

Aeronautical UniversityAeronautical University


This Year’s RecipientsThis Year’s Recipients

Ben H. BrauchlerBen H. Brauchler

Robert L. CunninghamRobert L. Cunningham


BreakBreak


Welcome BackWelcome Back


Bio:Bio:Nominated By:Nominated By:

David McDonaldDavid McDonald

Noteworthy Achievements:Noteworthy Achievements:Served in the Armed Forces from 1951 to 1953Served in the Armed Forces from 1951 to 1953

Graduated Embry Riddle March 29, 1957Graduated Embry Riddle March 29, 1957

Instructed the Royal Air RangersInstructed the Royal Air Rangers

Gold Key Century Award, Light for the LostGold Key Century Award, Light for the Lost

Owns and Operates B & B Aircraft in Wauchula, Owns and Operates B & B Aircraft in Wauchula, Fl.Fl.


Ben holds a Commercial Pilot’s Ben holds a Commercial Pilot’s Certificate with the following ratings: Certificate with the following ratings:

Airplane Single Engine Land / Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land / Commercial PilotPilot

Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Commercial PilotPilot

Instrument Airplane / Commercial PilotInstrument Airplane / Commercial Pilot


Ben holds a Flight Engineer’s Certificate Ben holds a Flight Engineer’s Certificate with the following ratings:with the following ratings:

Turbojet Powered / Flight EngineerTurbojet Powered / Flight EngineerTurboprop Powered / Flight EngineerTurboprop Powered / Flight EngineerReciprocating Engine / Flight EngineerReciprocating Engine / Flight Engineer


Ben holds a Mechanic’s Certificate with Ben holds a Mechanic’s Certificate with the following ratings:the following ratings:

Airframe / MechanicAirframe / Mechanic

Powerplant / MechanicPowerplant / Mechanic

Inspection AuthorizationInspection Authorization


Bio:Bio:Nominated By:Nominated By:

Phil C. BohanPhil C. Bohan

Noteworthy Achievements:Noteworthy Achievements:Recruit of the Day, July 1957 (Parris Island)Recruit of the Day, July 1957 (Parris Island)

Apprentice of the Year, 1961 (Eastern Airlines)Apprentice of the Year, 1961 (Eastern Airlines)

Owned and Operated Charlotte AviationOwned and Operated Charlotte Aviation

Met President Reagan in 1985Met President Reagan in 1985


Bob holds a Airline Transport Certificate Bob holds a Airline Transport Certificate with the following ratings:with the following ratings:

Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Airline Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Airline Transport PilotTransport Pilot

DC-3 / Airline Transport PilotDC-3 / Airline Transport PilotDC-4 / Airline Transport PilotDC-4 / Airline Transport PilotLearjet / Airline Transport PilotLearjet / Airline Transport Pilot

Single Engine Land / Commercial PilotSingle Engine Land / Commercial PilotRotorcraft – Helicopter / Commercial PilotRotorcraft – Helicopter / Commercial Pilot


Bob holds a Flight Instructor’s Certificate Bob holds a Flight Instructor’s Certificate with the following ratings:with the following ratings:

Airplane Single Engine / Certified Flight Inst.Airplane Single Engine / Certified Flight Inst.

Airplane Multi-Engine / Certified Flight Inst.Airplane Multi-Engine / Certified Flight Inst.

Instrument Airplane / Certified Flight Inst.Instrument Airplane / Certified Flight Inst.


Bob holds a Flight Engineer’s Certificate Bob holds a Flight Engineer’s Certificate with the following ratings:with the following ratings:

Turboprop Powered / Flight EngineerTurboprop Powered / Flight Engineer


Bob holds a Mechanic’s Certificate with Bob holds a Mechanic’s Certificate with the following ratings:the following ratings:

Airframe / MechanicAirframe / Mechanic

Powerplant / MechanicPowerplant / Mechanic

Inspection AuthorizationInspection Authorization

Special TributeSpecial Tribute


AWARDS LUNCHEONAWARDS LUNCHEON

Tony’s Airside Restaurant @Tony’s Airside Restaurant @The Executive Conference RoomThe Executive Conference Room

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CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS

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