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Steve J. Wittman
Sylvester Joseph "Steve" Wittman (April 5, 1904 – April 27, 1995) was an American air-racer and aircraft engineer. An illness in Wittman's infancy claimed most of his vision in one eye, which convinced him from an early age that his dream of flying was unattainable. However, he learned how to fly in 1924 in a Standard J, Standard J-1 and built his first aircraft, the Harley-powered "Hardly Abelson" in late 1924. From 1925 to 1927, he had his own flying service, giving joyrides, and during this time also became a demonstration and test pilot for The Pheasant Aircraft Company and Dayton Aircraft Company, flying the Pheasant H-10 in multiple events. He also began his air-racing career, flying his first race in 1926 at a Milwaukee event in his J-1. After competing in his first transcontinental air race from New York to Los Angeles in 1928, he attained a medical waiver on his eyesight and received his pilot's certificate soon after (signed by Wright brothers, Orville Wright). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byron, Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin
Byron is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the United States Census, 2000, 2000 census, the town population was 1,550. The unincorporated communities of Byron (community), Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Byron, Hamilton, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, Hamilton, and South Byron, Wisconsin, South Byron are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94.1 km2), all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,550 people, 538 households, and 448 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.7 people per square mile (16.5/km2). There were 555 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.13% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.26% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.13% Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
