Aloha,
Spaceport Hawaii, America’s K-12 spaceport was opened during the 2nd Annual Return to Flight Launch Party was held on August 19, 2006. The Mars Explorer simulator, a product of Space Explorers Inc., is the highlight of the Outpost. The Outpost is dedicated to peace and learning. We would like to thank the students, parents and educators who attended to learn more about flight and exploration. Clarence Lopez, Troy Takara, TK Hinshaw, Derek Tweedy and Larry Wiss all presented interesting seminars. Do you know that the Hawaiian term for rocket is Kao lele?
The Caravan is back up! It’s ready with a new look from local artist Ron Artis. The new hot section turbine wheel and power section have been reworked by Pratt & Whitney. The engine sounds and performs like new.
Tommy Sammis has recently returned to Hawaii from Taiwan. Tommy was the team leader for “Black Risers”, a local 4-way team in the mid-80’s, which also included Skydive Hawaii owner Frank Hinshaw. He’s getting himself back into shape for freefall videography. Welcome home and into the Skydive Hawaii staff.
Look out America – Sky Smith, aka GW, aka "Injin Joe", has headed your direction. We truly enjoyed his company for the past 5 months. Look for him starting at Beaver Creek, OR and then at your local DZ. Don’t worry a bit, he has not changed.
A special thank you to the men and women who participated in the Rim Pac exercises. It was nice to see so many of you enjoying skydiving at the World’s Most Beautiful Drop Zone. You all are the best.
Butch Helemano has dedicated an Akua pohaku and altar in front of the Outpost. Skydive Hawaii asked that the Hawaiian’s God be placed on our property in memory of Max Mueller and Kaori Takahashi. The Akua is protecting the area where this tragic accident happened as well as all of Dillingham Airfield. We believe that this is a fitting memorial, as Max truly loved all that is Hawaiian.
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