The Waukesha Aviation Club.
2525 Aviation Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Crites Aviation Memorial Fund created to the Benefit the Waukesha Aviation Club, Inc.
Support aspiring aviators in memory of Wisconsin Aviation Pioneers, Dale & Dean Crites, who were more than just skilled aviators—they were adventureers, beloved mentors, inventors, instructors, and an inspiration to all who dream of flying.
Dale and Dean built and flew the first airplane in Waukesha County.
Dean Crites was Inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame in 1989.
Dean G. Crites was a central figure in Wisconsin aviation for over 60 years. Dean and his twin brother Dale, began their future in flight in 1919, when at the age of 12, they helped another Wisconsin aviation pioneer, Robert Huggins, build a glider in their hometown of Honey Creek.......Read More...
In their memory, daughters Barbara and Elizabeth Crites, proudly launched this fund dedicated to supporting aspiring pilots as they pursue their wings.
Your donation will help:
* Provide introductory flights to aviation enthusiasts
* Provide flight training scholarships
* Promote aviation youth programs
Whether you knew them personally or simply share their passion for flying, your contribution helps ensure that their legacy continues to soar.
"The engine is the heart of the plane, but the pilot is its soul. " — Sir Walter Raleigh
GIVE TODAY AND HELP THE NEXT GENERATION TAKE OFF.
