The Company | The Pilot
The Company
Vintage Aviation L.L.C. was created from a profound commitment
to preserve and operate antique airplanes of historical
value. The company was established to provide the public a unique flying experience in antique and rare
warbird aircraft.
Vintage Aviation L.L.C. provides safe and reliable antique aviation
services with an emphasis on history. Vintage Aviation
L.L.C. safeguards, in flying condition, a collection of antique
civilian and former military combat aircraft.
Vintage Aviation L.L.C. promotes the preservation of historically
important aircraft and artifacts relevant to American aviation heritage. The company is committed to preserving,
supporting and operating these rare antique aircraft. Integral to preservation, is the display of aircraft and artifacts
in a tribute to the memory and patriotic spirit of thousands of American men and women who built, serviced, and flew these renowned airplanes.
The ability to see, touch, participate and even manipulate machinery
and equipment from the past is overwhelming. Very
few venues offer the height of excitement and fulfillment
as a ride in an antique airplane. Computer airplane games and visits to museums filled with silent, static airplane displays
can not substitute for wind in the face, the smell of leather or the unmistakable sound of history.
The company operates antique single engine aircraft. Vintage Aviation
L.L.C. began with the acquisition of a 1944 North
American SNJ-5B. In 1998, the aircraft was placed
on loan to the Olympic Flight Museum for fund raising activities
for two and a half years. In 1999, a 1946 Aeronca
Chief 11 AC was procured and put into service providing
introductory flights to youngsters in the EAA Young Eagles and
Aviation Explorer Scouts programs. After the SNJ was
released from the museum commitment in 2001, a plan
was conceived to combine assets and form a commercial operation.
The aircraft are now the primary holdings of Vintage Aviation L.L.C.
The majority of business is familiarization airplane flights.
Charitable activities continue with both aircraft.
Another important component of the operation is the
extensive catalogue of FAA approved flight instruction. In addition,
specialty
instruction such as aerobatics and formation is offered.
Company aircraft serve as the focal point for corporate incentive
programs
to enhance performance/teamwork or as sales awards. The
company participates in ceremonial/veteran and "Missing Man" performances.
Additionally, Vintage Aviation L.L.C. aircraft are available
for film and
television projects.
Vintage Aviation L.L.C. does not just offer an airplane ride,
but education and historical appreciation.
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The Pilot
Bruce Mayes is an active professional pilot with 30 years and
17,000 flight hours of experience in the aviation
industry. He has flown over 49 types
of aircraft, holds six National Aeronautic Association
(NAA) and Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) world records
in single engine aircraft, jets, and helicopters.
His education includes a B.S. in Geophysics,
M.A. in Business, M.S. in Aeronautical Science and
A.S. in Legal Assistant. Bruce has seven of the eight Certified
Flight Instructor certificates issued by the FAA including
Instrument Instructor in airplane and helicopter.
In addition to the Airline Transport Pilot certificate in airplane
and helicopter, Bruce has certificates for commercial
operations in single and multi-engine seaplanes, gliders, and gyroplanes.
Bruce Mayes' airborne expertise was honed early in his professional
life while a U.S. Army helicopter pilot then as a
U.S. Coast Guard pilot flying search and rescue missions
in HH-52 and HC-130. He has been an airplane and helicopter
air tour pilot for over 20 years. Presently, he performs duties
as a Boeing 737 Captain, and pilots the Fire-Rescue helicopter
for the Hawaii County Fire Department. Bruce flies gliders commercially
part time.
Bruce Mayes has served in management capacities as Senior U.S.C.G.
Search and Rescue Coordinator for the Pacific Region.
Chief Instructor for FAR Parts 61 and 141 flight schools. Vice
President Operations for FAR Part 127 Scheduled Helicopter Air Carrier and Assistant Chief Pilot, FAR Part 135 Scheduled Commuter
Air Carrier.
Bruce Mayes' experience has been called upon as an independent
consultant and contract consultant for the Flight Safety Institute. Bruce has provided detailed technical analysis of corporate/government flight operations and program development for flight operations and safety. He has special expertise in analysis of flight operations and safety program audits. Bruce has also provided consulting services for general
aviation organizations specializing in flight and
ground training. He developed Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) programs for organizations with single pilot flight
operations.
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