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 recounts the history of Hogan Air/Miami Valley Aviation, an airfreight company known for operating old but well-maintained aircraft with skilled personnel, despite persistent struggles with FAA compliance and paperwork.
- Hogan Air's operating certificate was revoked following a rigorous FAA safety inspection (RASIP), but the company successfully reorganized as Miami Valley Aviation under renewed management and strict oversight.
- A significant portion highlights the extreme FAA disciplinary action taken against Chief Pilot Kevin Uppstrom for a non-aviation-related personal incident, which the author portrays as a disproportionate and unjustified bureaucratic overreaction.
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