Kraemer Aviation / Flymall.org September 2024 Wheels & Wings Newsletter

Welcome to the Kraemer Aviation/Flymall.org Wheels & Wings Newsletter

You can view past newsletters here. This month is all about the great town of Hammondsport New York, the home of the Glenn Curtiss Museum. Earlier this month, the Flymall team attended the annual Wings & Wheels event in Hammondsport.

There is a lot to see and do in the great town of Hammondsport.

The finger lakes region is well know for wine. On Saturday, September 21st, the Flymall Team visited Bully Hill Vineyards for lunch and some great wine.

Interested in living at an airport?  Visit our Aviation Real Estate page here. You can view price data for airport property in our Market Watch section of the Flymall. Here is the data for all airport property. You can refine the search by “state” simply by searching for the desired state under “Model”.

Want to have your business highlighted on the Flymall???  We offer inexpensive rates to have your business featured on our Wheels & Wings page.  Contact us for more info.

History Trivia: According to information online, the first motorcycle race involving exclusively two wheel designs occurred at Surrey, England, in 1897.  In 1907 Glenn Curtiss earned the title the fastest man in the world on a V-8 motorcycle that he designed. And by 1909, Glenn Curtiss was the fastest man in the air after competing in the Grande Semaine d’Aviation aviation meeting at Reims, France.

In 1907 Glenn Curtiss went over 136 miles per hour on this Curtiss V-8 motorcycle. He shattered the world speed record on this bike.

Speaking of going fast, Mert Lawwill, a famous motorcycle racer and bike designer was on born on September 25 1940.

If you enjoy history we have a new aviation history fact each day at the bottom of our webpages.  Some days there may be more than one, just refresh the page.  And if you like Beatles history, checkout our Events Calendar and select the Beatles category.  This is a work in progress, we’re building the most comprehensive calendar of important dates in Beatle history.  For those that like to stick with current news, we have an aviation news ticker on our home page.  This is updated daily to show the current aviation news.

Achievements & Special Recognition: Earlier in September, Amin passed his initial flight instructor checkride with Harry. He flew like a flight instructor with several thousand hours. One word comes to mind when talking about Amin, “Superstar”. This guy is amazing. If a checkride applicant was having issues with a knowledge topic or a flight maneuver, Harry would send them to Amin. When someone needed help with their FAA Wings, Harry would send them to Amin. And this was all before he was a flight instructor. We can’t wait to see what he can accomplish as a flight instructor. He is dedicated to being the best that he can be.

Instructors, what to highlight your students first solo or other achievement here?  Just send us a short write-up and a picture or two and we’ll post it here for you.  Click here for our contact info.

Aviation/Aviators in the news: The annual Wings & Wheels event in Hammondsport New York is an awesome event full of seaplanes, classic cars, and cool motorcycles.

Pat & Harry arrived in Hammondsport on Friday, September 20th and spent that afternoon at Keuka Lake. Harry’s friend, Scott S. flew in from Maryland for the event in his Super Petrel LS and gave everyone rides Friday afternoon.

And for dinner on Friday night, everyone went to the Switzerland Inn overlooking Keuka Lake. The views from the outdoor deck were amazing.

Saturday, September 21st was the big day at Keuka Lake. There was lots of seaplane action on the ramp and on the lake including this awesome Republic Seabee.

The highlight of Saturday afternoon was the Parade of Planes Salute to Glenn Curtiss. Pat & Harry were both flying in this awesome event.

Saturday evening, the Glenn Curtiss Museum hosted a “Meet the Pilots” dinner where they gave out the awards for the seaplane landing contest and grapefruit dropping contest.

The aviation section of the Flymall is full of aviation news, training info, and much more for the aviator.

Air show season is always just around the corner.  Want to travel to air shows in your own aircraft?  Visit our used aircraft page on the Flymall to view our inventory.

Car/Motorcycle Show News:   The Laytonsville Cruise In is the place to be on a Friday night in Montgomery County.  The Laytonsville Cruise In was started by Harry in 2010. It has become one of the most popular cruise ins in the area. You can follow Harry on Facebook for daily updates during the many shows and events he attends.

Friday, September 20 was an award night at the Laytonsville Cruise In. The weather was perfect.

Our Events Calendar has the most current info regarding local and national car shows, air shows, and more.  With nearly 30 categories, there is something for everyone.  The Day Tripper section of the Flymall has dozens of day trip ideas and interesting places to visit.  Check it out here.  Our Day Tripper section now has different categories to choose from to make it easier to find events that interest you. 

In addition to the seaplanes, the Wings & Wheels of Hammondsport offers an awesome car show. They close off an entire street and the town square to display them.

Barn Finds/Hangar Finds:  Need an appraisal on your barn find?  Visit our Appraisal Page for information on our appraisals. 

Visit our online store to search for hard to find car parts, aircraft parts, and much more.  You can pay online in our secure store, just click on the Store button on our home page.

Visit the Test Drive section of the Flymall for reviews on automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and more. Read about it before you buy it.  You can also research price info on a wide variety of vehicles, collectibles, and more in the Market Watch section of the Flymall. 

If you’re restoring a fabric aircraft, Ira Walker of Walker Aviation is your resource.  Visit his page on the Flymall by clicking here. 

CFI / DPE Notes:  Visit Harry’s Practical Test page for information on his checkrides.  You will also find useful information there to help you prepare for your checkride.  You can also visit Harry’s Lesson Plan section of the Flymall for other flight training information.  Visit our Flight Training page for information on our aviation training classes.

Weather in the news: On September 25th, we had Helene, a major hurricane about to hit the Florida coast and it made landfall on September 26 in the evening.

Three Wheel Association (TWA) & 3-Wheelers.com:  Harry started the Three Wheel Association in 2013 to promote/support the industry of three wheel vehicles of all types. Visit the Three Wheel Association page on the Flymall for more info on the association.

Our sister site, 3-Wheelers.com has over 1,000 vehicles listed in the A to Z list. 3-Wheelers.com is the foremost reference for all types of 3 wheel vehicles, from motorcycles, bicycles, military vehicles, tractors, amphibious vehicles, and more.

The Glenn Curtiss Museum always has a few 3 wheelers on display. Here’s a favorite, a Glenn Curtiss Motorcycle with a wicker sidecar (pictured above). Click here to see some of the 3 wheelers on display from past events at the museum.

Want a reproduction vintage 3 wheeler.  Walker Aviation can scratch built from pictures or drawings.  Visit his page on the Flymall.  

Prototypes: In 1904, Curtiss became a supplier of engines for the California “aeronaut” Tom Baldwin, which is who inspired Curtiss to pursue aviation. In that same year, Baldwin’s California Arrow, powered by a Curtiss 9 HP V-twin motorcycle engine, became the first successful dirigible in America. In 1907, Alexander Graham Bell invited Curtiss to develop a suitable engine for heavier-than-air flight experimentation. Bell regarded Curtiss as “the greatest motor expert in the country” and invited Curtiss to join his Aerial Experiment Association (AEA).

Pictured below is Harry at the controls of the Goodyear Blimp. This picture was taken in the late 1980s or early 1990s at the Martin State Airport in Middle River Maryland. Harry is on the right side of the picture or the left side of the blimp. And “Yes” he did fly it and it is logged in his logbook.

Nautical Notes: The Finger Lakes Boating Museum is always a great place to visit when in Hammondsport.

Riding The Rails: Did you know that the Finger Lakes region has it’s own railroad? It’s called the Finger Lakes Railway. The Finger Lakes Railway started business in 1995 and has over 150 miles of track in Finger Lakes region including Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Yates, and Schuyler.

Native American Indian Transportation: Since we’re featuring the Finger Lakes region, here’s some interesting facts about the area courtesy of the Best Western of Hammondsport. The Iroquois Indians were some of the last native American Indians to live in the Finger lakes region. The Iroquois Indians used canoes for transportation on the Finger Lakes.

Animals in the headlines: Ace continues to excel in his training, so Pat is required to come up with harder tasks to challenge him. He’s a quick learner.

We close this newsletter with these words: Set big goals and then go out and get them!