HISTORY
Blackhawk Flying Club was founded on August 12, 1953 by ten employees
from the Sundstrand Machine Tool Company in Rockford, Illinois. The
club's first plane was an Aeronca Chief, purchased for $400 and rented
for $2.50 per hour. Members flew out of Franklyn Field(near Cherry Valley) and
Machesney, and then moved to Rockford Airport. The purpose of the club,
according to its
articles of incorporation, is to foster interest in aviation, provide economic
flying, transportation and training, and advance the knowledge of the
members in aviation and navigation subjects. Blackhawk Flying Club
provided the means to bring pilots together for sharing costs,
responsibilities and experiences.
Newspaper Clippings/Aircraft History:
Rockford Morning Star, August 15,
1953
Rockford Newspaper, ca.
1959
Rockford Register Republic, August
1963
Aircraft History 1953-1976
Click pictures to enlarge(Certificate, Aeronca Chief, Super Cruiser, J-3
Cub, Fly Boys)
