Wayne Ison

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Wayne Ison (June 28, 1924 – August 9, 2014) was an aircraft designer whose designs include the

Hi-MAX and PDQ-2.[1]

He first worked for the

Second World War. He served as a Douglas C-47 Skytrain radio operator during World War II.[2]

He, along with others, formed the Tennessee Engineering And Manufacturing incorporated, known as TEAM Incorporated, to market his Mini-MAX design. Following a lawsuit,[3][4] TEAM was dissolved with the transfer of the Mini-MAX and Airbike designs to ISON Aircraft.

Ison was inducted into the

Ultralight Hall of Fame in 2000.[5]

The Mini-MAX line, with the exception of the Airbike, is now marketed by Team Mini-Max.

References

  1. ^ "Ultralight Hall of Famer Wayne Ison Passes Away". EAA. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  2. ^ "EAA Timeless Voices: Wayne Ison". Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  3. ^ "Discussion thread concerning TEAM Airbike law suit". Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  4. ^ "Article on TEAM law suit". Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  5. ^ "AIR SPORTS INTERNATIONAL Dec 2000 NEWS in BRIEF". Retrieved 2009-12-02.
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