![]() Richard "Skip" Anderson, an employee at Cobalt Aero Services, was recently recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration in a surprise ceremony, where he was presented the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for 50 years of service in aviation maintenance. The award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics and is named in honor of the first aviation mechanic in powered flight, Charles Taylor, who served as the Wright brothers' mechanic. Taylor is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft. "I'm very humbled quite by all of this; I have modified some bicycles in my day, but I don't think I'll be building any engines anytime soon," Anderson said laughing after a presentation on Taylor, who got his start fixing bicycles. "I just appreciate all of this and working with you all, and it just makes a nice finish to a little career." Anderson received a certified Blue Ribbon package along with his award, containing copies of his airman records and his award certificates.
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The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Mr. Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. The Charles Taylor "Master Mechanic" Award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics. Mr. Taylor served as the Wright brothers' mechanic and is credited with designing and building the engine for their first successful aircraft.
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