Grand Champion 2023

Gone West: Jim Calcote

Calcote passed away March 21, 2013. Dad loved coming to the annual TXAAA fly-in, and was awarded the “Oldest Pilot” in 2008. His Stinson 108 A won an award several years ago. I got to take Dad once in the 1957 182 Cessna, and again met him there when he flew his ERCOUPE.

He loved restoring antique aircraft. He had restored a 1943 L-2, 1947 Stinson 108 A , 1946 ERCOUPE , and 1957 Cessna 182. At his memorial, one of the most interesting things said about Dad, was , when asked if he had this type of part or tool, Dad would say, “No, but let's build one!”. Miss him as my A&P, Mentor, Best Friend and Dad. Love, Your Son, JC.

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