30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the
When asked for his best flying story Dave Yoder said, ” I don’t have a specific “Best” as all my experiences have been great, flying with the USAF as a Fighter Pilot #1; flying with Allied Air Forces; flying with my friends, neighbors, and unknowns just as great. Hope I do it until I die! Following my great 30 year Air Force career, I joined United Technologies Corporation as President of their Middle East international Operations, based in Ryadh and worked the CENTCOM AOR for Pratt Whitney, Sikorsky, Carrier, Otis, and Hamilton-Sunstrand.
After another great 10 years with UTC, I retired to Wellington, Florida and established DyBAY Inc. (a flight school) at the Wellington Aero Club (FD38); where I live, own and fly a ZLIN 143L. I provide flight instruction for neighbors and friends in a wide variety of General Aviation Aircraft for all FAA Certificates and Ratings.
FD38 is a paved 4000 ft. runway, with 250 home sites, Jet A and 100 LL available.”
