Taller buildings were also made possible through the invention of the electric elevator in 1883, which reduced the amount of time it took to travel between floors. Plan to visit the next time you are in the Waukesha area.Using Bessemer steel beams, Fuller developed a technique for creating steel cages that would be used in subsequent skyscrapers. The displays are extensive and rival that of any museum. The museum includes many artifacts of Dale and Dean Crites and other area aviators. The Waukesha Aviation Club has a museum located in the terminal of the Waukesha County Airport. In recognition of Dean and Dale Crites' dedication and contributions to aviation the Waukesha County Board, in 1980, renamed the Waukesha County Airport, Crites Field. Dean served two terms as President of the Waukesha Aviation Club. Before becoming manager of what was then the Waukesha County Airport, Dale served as President of the Wisconsin Aviation Association and as President of the Spring City Flying Service. Both men were members of the Waukesha Squadron of the CAP and have served in an executive capacity for various organizations associated with aviation. The Crites brothers activities in the aviation field are long and distinguished. Nearly a year later on Jhe again flew his aircraft during dedication ceremonies of the Curtiss Memorial again in Hammondsport, NY.
He flew his 1912 Curtiss Hydroplane reproduction off the waters of Keuka Lake. On JDale participated in ceremonies in Hammondsport, NY as part of the 75th anniversary of US Naval Aviation. His accomplishments in aviation include the Waukesha Aviation Club's Achievement Trophy and being named Wisconsin's Outstanding Pilot by the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). Dean has the proud distinction of being included in the group of first airmail pilots, back when this was considered a very dangerous occupation.
During World War II Dale was active as an instructor pilot in the Civilian Pilot Training Program.ĭean was a precision flier as evidenced in 1938 when he astounded an air show crowd by picking up a handkerchief with a wingtip. His work on "controlling airflow over lifting surfaces" led to the construction of an experimental slotted wing craft which flew in 19 answering many questions about boundary layer control. Being strong supporters of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) they donated the plane to the EAA museum in 1971.Īs a young man Dale devoted much time to aeronautical research.
Later, using Curtiss Pusher parts, purchased from the Curtiss estate, the brothers built another plane and flew it many times before giving it a dignified retirement. They built their first airplane in 1934 from scrap parts purchased from the manufacturer of the Invincible airplane. In the early years of their careers Dean and Dale built and flew a variety of airplanes.
These two aviation pioneers began their "future in flight" in 1919, when at the age of 12, they helped another Wisconsin aviation pioneer, Robert Huggins, build a glider in their hometown of Honey Creek. Crites have been central figures in Wisconsin aviation for over 60 years.
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