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Today in History – April 5, 1962 – 1962 Neil Armstrong takes X-15 to 54,600m

Neil Armstrong and the X-15 by Bob van der Linden, Posted on Tue, July 23, 2019, Aeronautics Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum “Released from duty in mid-1952, Armstrong returned to Purdue where he earned his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1955. His love of flight and engineering drew him to the National Advisory

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Arnold, Albert G.

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Albert G. "Jack" Arnold

Preferred Name: Jack
Date of Birth: February 2, 1934
Highest Military Grade: Select
Biography
Pilot Information

Jack Arnold is the president of JR Arnold Consulting LLC, a firm specializing in aviation investments and management, and a partner in JetPro Pilots. He was an American Airlines captain with over 29 years of seniority.

As a longtime professional aviator, he has flown for and consulted with many corporate flight departments throughout his career.   He holds captain type ratings in the Boeing 767-757, MD-80, and F-100, as well as FAA CFI, CFII, and CFMEI instructor ratings.

Jack is a former United States Air Force officer who served as an F-100 and  F-4 Fighter Pilot.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Administration.

Within his local community, Jack has held positions including the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce transportation committee as well as seats on several volunteer boards.  He is also the originating founder and President of Children’s Hope, a local not-for-profit charity.  Jack and his wife live in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Photos and info source: http://www.jrarnoldconsulting.com/about-us/meet-jack/

Units Assigned

  • 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)
  • 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100)

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Flight Info

F-100
F-4

MD-80
Boeing 767-757

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • 1975 Homestead High School
  • 1982  BS in Aviation Administration and Professional Pilot Technology, Minor in Business Administration, Indiana State University

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