Burt Rutan, founder and chief technical officer of Scaled Composites, Mojave, California, announced this week he would retire in April 2011 and assume the title of Scaled’s founder and chairman emeritus, according to a report at EAA.org. EAA is planning a salute to Rutan at next summer’s AirVenture.
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Dear Burt,
Thank you for all that you have done for the aviation industry. You innovations and hardwork are ispiring to many for years to come.
Will you be spreading the inspiration by giving talks around the country?
Scott Wick
Wicks Aircraft Supply Co.