Flymall.org / Kraemer Aviation April 2026 Wheels & Wings Newsletter

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

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

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World Pilots’ Day in 2026 was celebrated on Sunday April 26. This international day recognizes the contributions, professionalism, and dedication of pilots in safely transporting millions of passengers annually. Established by the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations (IFALPA) in 2013. The date commemorates the first flight of Mehmet Fesa Evrensev, a pivotal figure in Turkish aviation, on April 26, 1912.

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: April 12 1927, Major Henry O’Neil de Hane Segrave became the first man to break the 200 mph barrier, driving the 1,000 hp Myster Sunbeam to an average of 203.79 mph at Daytona Beach.

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.

April 29 1971, the Piper PA-48 Enforcer made it’s first flight. It had a Lycoming turboprop engine that produced 2445 shp.

Achievements & Special Recognition: On April 8, Li Samara passed her multi engine checkride. Her DPE said that she did a great job. Harry surprised her with a cake to celebrate this achievement.

Instructors, want 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: April 4 1921, 1921 Shirley Slade was born. She was on the July 19,1943 cover of LIFE Magazine. Shirley was a member of the WASP. During her time in service she was stationed at three different bases (Love Field, Dallas, Texas; Dodge City AAF, Kansas and Harlingen AAF, Texas) and primarily flew Bell P-39 Airacobra and Martin B-26 Marauder. Both the P-39 and B-26 were notoriously difficult aircraft to fly.

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

April 8 1893, Georgia Ann “Tiny” Thompson Broadwick was born. She got the nickname Tiny because she was so small. She weighed 85 pounds and was 4 feet 8 inches high. She was married at age 12 and had a daughter by age 13. Among her many other achievements, she was the first woman to parachute from an airplane, which she is sometimes credited with accomplishing over Los Angeles on June 21, 1913, with aviator Glenn L. Martin as the pilot.

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.

On April 25, Pat & Harry attended their annual FAASTeam training at the College Park Airport.

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.

May 15 2026 is the official opening night for the Laytonsville Cruise In and it is the first award night of the season. Kraemer Aviation will be sponsoring free ice cream for drivers and one passenger (see Pat or Harry for your free ice cream coupon).

April 17 1964 Ford Mustang was introduced to the public.

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. 

On April 23, Harry was honored by the Laytonsville Lions Club for his work with the Laytonsville Cruise In. He received this Hall of Fame Award. Click here for more pictures from the event. Click here for the program from the event.

If you enjoy reading about historic vehicles, visit our Wheels & Wings section of the Flymall, we have numerous A to Z list there including; Automobiles, Aviation, Engines, Flying Cars, Motorcycles, and Nautical.

April 1 1949, Hiroko Hori was born. Hiroko Hori (1949–1985) was a trailblazer in Japanese motorsport and is widely celebrated as the nation’s first female professional motorcycle racer. Her story began with a simple Honda Super Cub, a modest machine that sparked a passion for two wheels launching her on a ground-breaking career through the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1976 – at a time when female riders were officially barred from competition in her homeland – Hori shattered gender barriers by participating in a Japanese road race. Her exceptional performance led to a change in regulations, opening the doors for women to take part in Japanese motorsport. With ambitions beyond the racetrack, Hori also embarked on a 40,000 km journey across 25 countries on a 1975 Honda CB750F, showcasing her adventurous spirit. In 1978, she also co-founded the “Powder Puff” race, Japan’s first women-only motorcycle competition, and established “Hirokono” a motorcycle gear shop catering exclusively for female riders. Among her racing highlights were back-to-back appearances in the 4-hour endurance race at Suzuka Circuit in 1980 and 1981, riding as part of a two rider female team on a 400cc Suzuki twin. Tackling over 200 miles of intense racing, Hori and her co-pilot proved they could compete head-to-head in one of Japan’s toughest motorsport events. A gifted storyteller as well, Hori chronicled her adventures through books and travelogues. One of her most famous works, “Me and the Sahara and Motorcycle”, details her grueling 8,000 km trek across the Sahara Desert on a Suzuki DR500. Tragically, Hori passed away in 1985 while preparing for a new adventure in China’s Taklamakan Desert. Her legacy of adventure and freedom is something that all motorcyclists can identify with; and the fact that women are now accepted as part of the fabric of motorcycle racing is testament to her and other pioneering female competitors.

Pat & Harry attended the annual Gas & Steam Engine Show (Derwood Maryland) the weekend of April 25 & 26. This is an awesome annual event with steam engines, antique tractors, hit 7 miss engines, farm animals, and more. Click here for more pictures.

Barn Finds/Hangar Finds:  Need an appraisal on your barn find?  Visit our Appraisal Page for information on our appraisals.  If you need insurance for your barn find or collector car, visit our insurance section of the Flymall.

Here’s a cool place for some awesome finds. Tokyo Motors DC LLC. Click here for some pictures of Harry’s visit to Tokyo Motors.

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.

Veronika recently renewed her flight instructor certificate with Harry. She will soon be working at the Washington International Flight Academy. Here’s Harry presenting Veronika Knurenko with her dog tags for passing her flight instructor checkride. These are made by a FAA friend of Harry’s with an authentic WWII dog tag machine. Each dog tag has their name on it, type of checkride, and date of checkride on it.

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.

We are downsizing our large collection of 3 wheelers and other rare vehicles. Many items in the collection are museum quality. For a list with prices and details, click here.

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

Prototypes: Our Chaparral prototype will be on the market soon. Click here for details of this very rare race car.

Nautical Notes: In July of this year, the Flymall team will be attending the Wine Country Classic Boat show on Keuka Lake. Look for pictures coming in our July newsletter.

Riding The Rails: We have a very nice light rail inspection cart for sale. Click here for details. This vehicle has some interesting history.