A small but growing group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts and historians.
Arizona has been a pioneer in aviation since before statehood — and it's time we celebrate that. From wood and cloth to the limits of space, Arizona has secured its place in aviation and space on a global stage.
A visit to the original Grand Canyon airport.
It started simply enough — a hidden gem that became a catalyst to a fascination with the history of aviation in Arizona.
We are a small but growing group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts and historians. Arizona has been a pioneer in aviation since before statehood — from wood and cloth to the limits of space, Arizona has secured its place on the global stage.
Our story is from legend to legendary. Let's tell it.
Three plain commitments.
Education, Preservation, Restoration — exactly as written on aahg.org. None of them keep themselves.
- 01
Education
To celebrate the history of aviation in the great state of Arizona. Through tours, site visits, classroom engagement, and social media.
- 02
Preservation
We should all want to preserve our state's aviation history: it is our shared story. From documents and artifacts to airfields and stories, preserving our past will secure our future.
- 03
Restoration
Where we see a need, we endeavor to restore what stands as monuments to the past and present. When you can touch the past, you are inclined to protect it.
Every good flight starts with a plan.
We know where we are going and how we will get there — but we'll remain flexible to allow us not to miss things along the way.
This is a big state with a lot of stories to tell and places to see. It will take time and effort, but it will be worth it.
So — it's time to remove the chocks and get moving.
- Tim Brown