Jack purchased his Jungmann N1936G in 1966. It has Swiss serial number 6 and was manufactured in Altenrhein. He flew it with its Hirth engine for about two years before converting it to Lycoming power with a cowl by A. D. McLarty that went on to become a classic. Amazingly the aircraft, which is essentially untouched since it was converted and painted in 1968 looks as good today as it did then. A testament to the care and maintenance it received.
Jack took instruction from some of the greats: Frank Price, Gene Soucey, Tom Poberezny and others. He flew IAC competitions in the Jungmann, placing as high as second (behind Poberezny) at the IAC competition in Rockford.
Based for much of his life at the Peachtree DeKalb airport in Georgia, Jack owned and flew many classic aircraft. A Tiger Moth, Zlin 526, and even a Douglas A36 Invader. John Downing met Jack and his Jungmann in the 1960s and became a partner with Jack sharing several aircraft, including the Jungmann, which John still owns today.
A small private service is to be held this weekend with a Bücker "missing man" tribute when weather permits.
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