F64E Aviation History: Post-World War II Aviation Vignettes (Zoom; OLLI @ Chico)

Zoom | Available (Membership Required)

9/15/2026-11/17/2026
1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT on Tue
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F64E Aviation History: Post-World War II Aviation Vignettes (Zoom; OLLI @ Chico)

Zoom | Available (Membership Required)

This continuation of personal experiences from the instructor’s participation in military, agricultural, and aerial firefighting aviation will include aviation stories from after World War II. This term’s vignettes will emphasize the local history of agricultural flying and aerial firefighting.

  • Gary Hendrickson’s father was a pilot in World War II and operated an agricultural aviation business. Gary soloed a 1946 Aeronca at age 15. He attended Sacramento City College and Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, majoring in aeronautical engineering and minoring in history. He flew jet fighters off and on aircraft carriers, then returned to civilian flying as a certificated flight and ground school instructor. He was a pilot in command of fire bombing aircraft for 35 years and operated an agricultural aviation business for 46 years. Hobbies include restoring antique airplanes, hunting, fishing, and a passion for history.

    *This registration item is ZOOM-only; there is not an in-person component to this course. It is offered and run by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Chico State University.*