Everett Aronhalt moved to the Coshocton area with his parents in about 1918 and he graduated from Coshocton High School with the class of 1926. He was a talented musician who was very active in the dramatic and musical circles while in school.
Everett began his pilot's career on May 30, 1927, under the instruction of Lieutenant L.H. 'Scotty' Scott, who learned his own piloting skills under Orville Wright. After completing his piloting courses under Scotty, he joined Scotty's Flying Circus as a passenger pilot and stunt flyer.
In late 1928, he interested some Coshocton businessmen in commercial flying to and from Coshocton and they organized the Coshocton Flying Service and established the Coshocton airport on the old Foster farm south of the city.
In early 1929, the Flying Service opened to the public with Everett as its pilot. Everett earned his commercial pilot's license from the US Department of Commerce that summer. He also earned his transport license, the highest pilot's license issued at that time, on January 6, 1930. This license allowed him to give flying instructions and make interstate passenger and freight flights. His plan was to eventually open a flying school at the Coshocton airport.
He had a keen interest in the establishment and promotion of interest in aviation in the Coshocton community. At the time of his death, he was planning extensive improvements and activities at the local airport. Although he had gained his experience as a stunt flyer, he was extremely serious about promoting the safely of air travel for business and pleasure. He earned the respect of military flyers and aviation professionals.
At the time of his death, Everett and Scott were staging a Memorial Day fireworks display at a celebration in Arnettsville, West Virginia. Scotty was piloting in the rear of the aircraft and Everett was in the forward cockpit. After an initial loop and release of a fireworks load, Scott began a second loop and as the plane leveled out, they crashed into a nearby hillside.
The Boy Scout Band to which Everett once belonged led the procession from his home to the cemetery, while a plane piloted by Hugh C. Robbins of Robbins Flying Service of Akron, circled overhead while Everett was laid to rest.
Everett began his pilot's career on May 30, 1927, under the instruction of Lieutenant L.H. 'Scotty' Scott, who learned his own piloting skills under Orville Wright. After completing his piloting courses under Scotty, he joined Scotty's Flying Circus as a passenger pilot and stunt flyer.
In late 1928, he interested some Coshocton businessmen in commercial flying to and from Coshocton and they organized the Coshocton Flying Service and established the Coshocton airport on the old Foster farm south of the city.
In early 1929, the Flying Service opened to the public with Everett as its pilot. Everett earned his commercial pilot's license from the US Department of Commerce that summer. He also earned his transport license, the highest pilot's license issued at that time, on January 6, 1930. This license allowed him to give flying instructions and make interstate passenger and freight flights. His plan was to eventually open a flying school at the Coshocton airport.
He had a keen interest in the establishment and promotion of interest in aviation in the Coshocton community. At the time of his death, he was planning extensive improvements and activities at the local airport. Although he had gained his experience as a stunt flyer, he was extremely serious about promoting the safely of air travel for business and pleasure. He earned the respect of military flyers and aviation professionals.
At the time of his death, Everett and Scott were staging a Memorial Day fireworks display at a celebration in Arnettsville, West Virginia. Scotty was piloting in the rear of the aircraft and Everett was in the forward cockpit. After an initial loop and release of a fireworks load, Scott began a second loop and as the plane leveled out, they crashed into a nearby hillside.
The Boy Scout Band to which Everett once belonged led the procession from his home to the cemetery, while a plane piloted by Hugh C. Robbins of Robbins Flying Service of Akron, circled overhead while Everett was laid to rest.
Everett Aronhalt moved to the Coshocton area with his parents in about 1918 and he graduated from Coshocton High School with the class of 1926. He was a talented musician who was very active in the dramatic and musical circles while in school.
Everett began his pilot's career on May 30, 1927, under the instruction of Lieutenant L.H. 'Scotty' Scott, who learned his own piloting skills under Orville Wright. After completing his piloting courses under Scotty, he joined Scotty's Flying Circus as a passenger pilot and stunt flyer.
In late 1928, he interested some Coshocton businessmen in commercial flying to and from Coshocton and they organized the Coshocton Flying Service and established the Coshocton airport on the old Foster farm south of the city.
In early 1929, the Flying Service opened to the public with Everett as its pilot. Everett earned his commercial pilot's license from the US Department of Commerce that summer. He also earned his transport license, the highest pilot's license issued at that time, on January 6, 1930. This license allowed him to give flying instructions and make interstate passenger and freight flights. His plan was to eventually open a flying school at the Coshocton airport.
He had a keen interest in the establishment and promotion of interest in aviation in the Coshocton community. At the time of his death, he was planning extensive improvements and activities at the local airport. Although he had gained his experience as a stunt flyer, he was extremely serious about promoting the safely of air travel for business and pleasure. He earned the respect of military flyers and aviation professionals.
At the time of his death, Everett and Scott were staging a Memorial Day fireworks display at a celebration in Arnettsville, West Virginia. Scotty was piloting in the rear of the aircraft and Everett was in the forward cockpit. After an initial loop and release of a fireworks load, Scott began a second loop and as the plane leveled out, they crashed into a nearby hillside.
The Boy Scout Band to which Everett once belonged led the procession from his home to the cemetery, while a plane piloted by Hugh C. Robbins of Robbins Flying Service of Akron, circled overhead while Everett was laid to rest.
Everett began his pilot's career on May 30, 1927, under the instruction of Lieutenant L.H. 'Scotty' Scott, who learned his own piloting skills under Orville Wright. After completing his piloting courses under Scotty, he joined Scotty's Flying Circus as a passenger pilot and stunt flyer.
In late 1928, he interested some Coshocton businessmen in commercial flying to and from Coshocton and they organized the Coshocton Flying Service and established the Coshocton airport on the old Foster farm south of the city.
In early 1929, the Flying Service opened to the public with Everett as its pilot. Everett earned his commercial pilot's license from the US Department of Commerce that summer. He also earned his transport license, the highest pilot's license issued at that time, on January 6, 1930. This license allowed him to give flying instructions and make interstate passenger and freight flights. His plan was to eventually open a flying school at the Coshocton airport.
He had a keen interest in the establishment and promotion of interest in aviation in the Coshocton community. At the time of his death, he was planning extensive improvements and activities at the local airport. Although he had gained his experience as a stunt flyer, he was extremely serious about promoting the safely of air travel for business and pleasure. He earned the respect of military flyers and aviation professionals.
At the time of his death, Everett and Scott were staging a Memorial Day fireworks display at a celebration in Arnettsville, West Virginia. Scotty was piloting in the rear of the aircraft and Everett was in the forward cockpit. After an initial loop and release of a fireworks load, Scott began a second loop and as the plane leveled out, they crashed into a nearby hillside.
The Boy Scout Band to which Everett once belonged led the procession from his home to the cemetery, while a plane piloted by Hugh C. Robbins of Robbins Flying Service of Akron, circled overhead while Everett was laid to rest.
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