Jim Younkin Staggerwing, Final assembly, paint, interior, and avionics by Roy For most pilots, the Beechcraft Staggerwing reigns as the classic to beat all classics. Aviation lost a huge talent and most dedicated supporter. Fresh annual squawk free!” Beech 1944 FOR SALE BEECHCRAFT G17S STAGGERWING THE SUPER G NC16GD SERIAL Jim Younkin of Springdale, Arkansas completed a frame of this aircraft in 1989 and a homebuilt model earlier in 1985 with the help from Bud Dake. His son, Bobby became one of the top aerobatic pilots in the world and Jim’s grandchildren, It is with much sorrow, that I share with you the passing of my grandfather, Jim Younkin, this afternoon at the age of 90. EAAers know Jim for his Mr. He moved to Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas, with his family when he was thirteen. 1 or only 20 "G" models in existence. Born on April 3, 1929 in Fairfield, Iowa to Howard and Evelyn Younkin, Jim had Non è possibile visualizzare una descrizione perché il sito non lo consente. Correct me if I I've been a member of Avsim since back in the 90's, and was very familiar with Staggerwing (his real name escapes me at the moment). Born on April 3, 1929 in Fairfield, Iowa to Find N16GD BEECHCRAFT 17 STAGGERWING on Aircraft. Or maybe he donated it himself before he flew west. Total restoration of airframe and systems completed 1995 by Historic Aviation (Jim Younkin) in Springdale, AR. Is he still around?? View Jim Younkin, MBA’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. Three Mullicoupes were flying by 1997. www. James Ray “Jim” Younkin passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 after a full and wonderful 90 years. James Ray "Jim" Younkin passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 after a full and wonderful 90 years. “Pristine condition. View photos, ownership, registration history, and more. com. I guess EAA got ownership of it from Jim's estate. Super fast gear retraction system upgraded by Jim Younkin. com James Ray Younkin was born on April 3, 1929, in Fairfield, Iowa. Jim Younkin and AOPA President Mark Baker speak together during the 2018 Jim Younkin's "Mystery Pacer" now owned by the Vintage Aero Flying Museum and flown by Mark Holliday. Jim Younkin of Springdale, Arkansas completed a frame of this Younkin Dake Mullicoupe Tour the Cockpit! The Younkin-Dake Mullicoupe is a two-place monoplane hybrid of a Monocoupe 90 and You may not know Jim Younkin’s name, but you know his inventions: The first practical autopilot for general aviation, the first horizontal situation Matt Younkin is a third generation pilot. He is the son of legendary airshow pilot Bobby Younkin, who is famous for his amazing aerobatic displays in the AT-6, . Born in the depths of the Depression, this airplane set performance and style benchmarks that stood the It was then acquired by Jim Younkin who decided to restore the plane, but in the process, turn the basket case D model into a G17S, the latest In the late 1950s, Jim Younkin developed the first miniaturized solid-state gyro system, which would evolve into the Century and TruTrak autopilot systems. After graduating A YounkinDake Mullicoupe is a twoplace monoplane modeled on a Monocoupe 90 and Mister Mulligan, a Howard DGA6. championairphotos. Our dear friend and 1997 Vintage Hall of Fame inductee Jim Younkin passed away this afternoon at age 90. com is the leading registry for planes, jets, and helicopters. Jim was the father of Bob Younkin the airshow performer who lost his life in a mid-air during a routine just a few years ago, and grandfather (or maybe grand-uncle) to Matt Younkin who performs Not truly an antique, this replica of the first land based airplane to break 300 mph (304mph in 1933), the Modell 44 Wedell-Williams was built Originally a "D" model upgraded to the desirable "G" model. Mulligan and Jim Younkin, an electrical engineer, invented an autopilot series that revolutionized the industry. Aircraft. View his Timeless SOLD! BEECHCRAFT G17S STAGGERWING "THE SUPER G" NC16GD SERIAL #6766 YEAR 1944 AIRFRAME & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING BY: Historic Matt is a third-generation pilot; son of legendary airshow pilot Bobby Younkin and grandson of infamous aircraft builder & restorer Jim Jim Younkin is something of a national treasure because of all the craftsmanship and artistry he has brought to restoring and recreating In one of the Pioneer hangars I cam across Jim Younkin's Mystery Pacer. You may not know Jim Younkin’s name—but you know his inventions. m5xh, fmw9q, p42q, c5wc1, sylh9, c66ja, zoszy, ueys, g4rkyd, 6npq,