I borrowed this title from a documentary about Pete Seeger and the Weavers because the phrase “wasn’t that a time” always comes to mind when I remember an airfreight company operating out of southwestern Ohio for nearly 30 years — first as Hogan Air and then Miami Valley Aviation.
Unusual Attitudes: Wasn’t that a Time
Key Takeaways:
- The article fondly recalls Hogan Air/Miami Valley Aviation, an Ohio-based airfreight company that operated classic aircraft like DC-3s, highlighting its skilled but non-traditional staff and ongoing struggles with FAA regulatory compliance, particularly regarding paperwork.
- Hogan Air faced severe FAA scrutiny, leading to a certificate revocation and eventual re-establishment, while its chief pilot, Kevin Uppstrom, controversially received a 30-day ATP suspension following a bizarre FAA investigation into his "moral character" based on a non-aviation incident.
- The author expresses nostalgia for this unique era of airfreight operations and the resilience of its characters, particularly Kevin Uppstrom, who, despite past regulatory hurdles, achieved a successful career flying jet freighters.
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