Biography:Wayne Ison
Wayne Ison (June 28, 1924 – August 9, 2014) was an aircraft designer whose designs include the Airbike, Mini-MAX, Hi-MAX and PDQ-2.[1]
He first worked for the Ford Motor Company, then received a draft notice following the U.S. entry into the Second World War. He served as a Douglas C-47 Skytrain radio operator during World War II.[2]
He, along with others, formed the Tennessee Engineering And Manufacturing incorporated, known as TEAM Incorporated, to market his Mini-MAX design. Following a lawsuit,[3][4] TEAM was dissolved with the transfer of the Mini-MAX and Airbike designs to ISON Aircraft.
Ison was inducted into the Experimental Aircraft Association Ultralight Hall of Fame in 2000.[5]
The Mini-MAX line, with the exception of the Airbike, is now marketed by Team Mini-Max.
References
- ↑ "Ultralight Hall of Famer Wayne Ison Passes Away". EAA. http://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/eaa-news-and-aviation-news/eaa/2014-08-20-eaa-ultralight-hall-of-famer-wayne-ison-passes-away. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
- ↑ "EAA Timeless Voices: Wayne Ison". http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid769975914?bclid=15148050001&bctid=35407702001. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- ↑ "Discussion thread concerning TEAM Airbike law suit". http://www.forpilots.com/archive/rec.aviation.ultralight/5/msg5222.htm. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ↑ "Article on TEAM law suit". http://www.ultraflight.com/liability-asset-protection.htm. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ↑ "AIR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL Dec 2000 NEWS in BRIEF". http://airsports.fai.org/dec2000/dec2000nws.html. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
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