I’m David Adkins. A.K.A. Pappy from east Texas. I have loved all forms of aviation ever since I was a kiddo. I never figured I could afford to fly; but always loved the gyros I saw in the back of magazines. I drew several designs growing up; but really never thought I'd build my own aircraft.
My first flight was in a C-130 Hercules. My recruiter told me based on my score, I'd probably get whatever I first choose... Being 19 & naive, I asked what he thought I should put... He recommended the LoadMaster, I said sure... Little did I know (literally) - my recruiter did steer me right on the job choice, I had no idea, I'd be flying for a job... WOW, best job military had to offer!!!!!
Once the kids were grown, I decided to take my next steps towards getting into the air... I took flight lessons at Mesquite Aviation, as well as Ron McKenzie in Searcy AR & Air Command in Caddo Mills TX... In hopes to build my own bird, I bought & downloaded many plans. My dream as always been to build a Little Wings Autogyro; but wasn't sure about the whole welding thing... I found the Affordaplane which didn't require any welding; but finally decided on Leonard Milholland's Legal Eagle XL Ultralight.
My love has always been Gyros, especiallytractor designed 'old schoool' gyros...
I’m David Adkins. A.K.A. Pappy from east Texas. I have loved all forms of aviation ever since I was a kiddo. I never figured I could afford to fly; but always loved the gyros I saw in the back of magazines. I drew several designs growing up; but really never thought I'd build my own aircraft.
My first flight was in a C-130 Hercules. My recruiter told me based on my score, I'd probably get whatever I first choose... Being 19 & naive, I asked what he thought I should put... He recommended the LoadMaster, I said sure... Little did I know (literally) - my recruiter did steer me right on the job choice, I had no idea, I'd be flying for a job... WOW, best job military had to offer!!!!!
Once the kids were grown, I decided to take my next steps towards getting into the air... I took flight lessons at Mesquite Aviation, as well as Ron McKenzie in Searcy AR & Air Command in Caddo Mills TX... In hopes to build my own bird, I bought & downloaded many plans. My dream as always been to build a Little Wings Autogyro; but wasn't sure about the whole welding thing... I found the Affordaplane which didn't require any welding; but finally decided on Leonard Milholland's Legal Eagle XL Ultralight.
My love has always been Gyros, especially tractor designed 'old schoool' gyros...