Everybody has a right to his or her opinion, and that includes you! We
welcome you to leave your comments in our public guest book, so that you may
share them with other visitors.
Yes, we'd like to hear from you!
Date: 29 Dec 2009
Comments
I watched Sky King on TV back in the early 1960's and really
like the show. I have not seen many since then as they were not shown. I would
like to get the complete series on DVD if I can.
Larry
Date: 30 Dec 2009
Comments
Oh my gosh, I watched your show every day that it was on. I
remember you, Chipper and Penny so well. I hope you are all doing well. Happy
Flying.
Barb
Date: 31 Dec 2009
Comments
I remember the series very well. I loved the 310B Cessna. All the other cowboys had horses, and Sky King had his plane.
Date: 01 Jan 2010
Comments
I loved this show as a kid, right along with Fury and My Friend Flicka.
Date: 01 Jan 2010
Comments
The Sky King series gave the babyboomers a real hero and I believe television has strayed away from this type of show. There is too much
*** and violence on television today and I believe this has been a factor in the detoriation of morals in society today.
Date: 01 Jan 2010
Comments
I watched the show every saturday morning and was very impressed with the airplanes;(especially the cessna 310B) and I am now a licensed pilot with an a&p license. I think of this series every time I see a cessna
310.
Terry
Date: 03 Jan 2010
Comments
i love this show used to watch every saturday morning in new york as a kid
Date: 03 Jan 2010
Comments
Sky King was one of my all-time favorites!
I would love to see it brought back.
Ah, the memories.....
Date: 04 Jan 2010
Comments
uncle sky,where are you when the world can use you now?as probably one of the many african-american fans of the show,12 noon saturdays in ny was a ritual to watch sky king.why not a sky king movie?i would cast john travolta in the lead role,and miley cyrus as penny,and to round out the cast,why not steve howie(reba),sam elliott,billy ray cyrus and charles dutton.and no sky king project would be complete without at leasy a cameo for gloria winters and ron haggerty,till then i am saving my pennies for the box set,too bad we cannot get the reruns,HELLO TV LAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 07 Jan 2010
Comments
I spent many a Saturday watching the Adventures of Sky King,
and had a huge crush on Penny, the niece. I also remembered the specific sound
of the engines of the plane, named the "Song Bird" and it fit. It's music in
those engines still ring in my memory as an older pilot now in my 60's. Long
Live Sky King and his memory.
Joel Law, Sikeston, MO
Date: 09 Jan 2010
Comments
It's a pleasure to find this site on the web. I fondly remember watching the series as a child, and I still enjoy watching the arc of aircraft overhead. My parents both worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. My brother still works there, although it is now part of Boeing. I personally never worked with aircraft; go figure...
Jerry Hajek
Asheville, NC
Date: 27 Sept 2010
Comments
Out
of all the Old Show I use to watch this one show that has never been rerun on
any of the channels I grew up on this show. Is there a reason why this show has
never been retelevised?
Date: 30 Sept 2010
Comments
Gosh, I loved Saturday mornings just because of the stories of Sky King, Fury, Rin Tin Tin and the others! I have very fond memories of watching the programs, I'd get up real early and watch "my" programs along with several cartoons! The kids these days don't know what they are missing! Hooray for the television programming of the late 50's and early 60's. I grew up in the best time in history...Thank you Mom and Dad! lol
Date: 13 Oct 2010
Comments
Thanks for a terrific website. I for one was always in love with Penny. Great cast including the Song Bird, wonderful stories and now wonderful memories. I met Kirby Grant at the Willowbrook
Mall in New Jersey a long time ago and shortly before he died. A truly
remarkable man. And an inspiration to all of the people who learned to fly. Sky
King and Penny may now be gone but never forgotten and always in our hearts.
Thanks for the memories.
Tom from New Jersey
Date: 13 Oct 2010
Comments
This was my all time favorite show for several years, as
long as it was in first runs, really. I remember the switch from the T-50 to
the 310-B; how I lusted after that sexy new Cessna!
I'm saving my pennies for the DVD set.
--
Johnnie
Sacramento
Date: 17 Oct 2010
Comments
Hi,
What wonderful memories this brings back from being home as a child. It was one
of my best memories of television, All three channels. It was exciting for a
five and six year old to know that it must have been a great life out west,
flying, ranching and more flying. It brings on a little spark of the kid in me
every time I hear the opening theme. Thanks for putting this on the internet for
all to see and remember.
Kenny J. Jackson, TN
Date: 27 Oct 2010
Comments
I watch Sky King as a kid in the 60's, not like today we
had a lot of hero's to choose from and he was one of mine.
J. R. Montgomery
Date: 28 Oct 2010
Comments
I'm setting here at work remembering the good times, No the
GREAT TIMES!!
I was a HUGE fan an also being taught to fly by a retired Naval Aviator.
I see the stuff/junk that is on TV today and wonder why people think things are
so BAD. Anyway this was a Great show and brings back many Great memories. God be
with us all..
Sol
MEM
Date: 02 Nov 2010
Comments
I used to watch this show all the time. I hardly watch any
TV anymore because of what is on. I wish they would put something like this on
TV again.
Thanks,
Andy, Phoenix, AZ
Date: 06 Nov 2010
Comments
My husband loves the western channel and he and I talk
about all the great westerns that were on TV when we were kids. So when I saw a
4-episode Sky King DVD at the library last week, I just had to check it out! I
remember when my father bought our first television set in 1951 or 1952, and
like many others on your guest book, I grew up watching Sky King, My Friend
Flicka, Fury, Rin Tin Tin, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers. I loved those programs.
And then I visited your website and was able to read about all the Sky King
characters I knew as a child.
Thanks for some wonderful memories.
Sandi in Sanger, California
Date: 18 Nov 2010
Comments
I just received my 4-episode DVD of Sky King, after which I
found your website. I was saddened to read of Gloria Winters' recent death, but
I'm happy to learn that she and Kirby Grant were genuinely good people who cared
about the image they portrayed to kids. I grew up watching Sky King on Saturday
mornings and always enjoyed it. It's nice to be able to see it again!
Best wishes.
Eric
Date: 19 Nov 2010
Comments
When I was a little girl, Sky King was my favorite show. I
couldn’t wait until the show came on the air each week. I thought Sky King was
so awesome and the fact that Penny could fly the plane was inspirational to me.
Unfortunately, I never got my wings but I remember this show fondly. Wasn’t
there a dog, too? What was his name?
Karen
Date: 03 Dec 2010
Comments
I was working for the United Fund campaign at the
Rice Hotel in the early 60s. Mr. Grant was in town for some appearances for the
campaign. We entered the elevator at the same time and began talking. What a
lovely man, bouncy, and full of life. I'm 70 years old and that is one of my
favorite memories.
Amalye
Date: 05 Dec 2010
Comments
What a series! I have loved airplanes as far back as I can
remember, about age 5. Every Saturday I used to watch Sky King, Penny and
Clipper. Sky was my hero and inspired me to pursue a career in aviation. I have
now flown for over 40 years, owning my own Cessna 310 (an “L” & an “R” model).
In the course of my career I got to fly a Cessna T-50 and a C-310B. There have
been many airplanes that I have flown, from WWII warbirds to airliners, but my
biggest thrills were in the “Sky King” airplanes. Just recently I finished
building a model of a Cessna T-50. Naturally I named it “Songbird” and painted
it to resemble Sky’s. What great memories that show brings back!
Tom B.
Date: 28 Dec 2010
Comments
What wonderful memories of great years gone by. So thankful
that I grew up in the 50's when t.v. shows were decent. I loved the Skyking
series and couldn't wait until Sat. when they would come on. Thanks to a
wonderful cast for great shows and wonderful memories. God bless them all.
Jerry L. Williams-Exeter, MO
Date: 06 Jan 2011
Comments
Hi,
I was at lunch with some friends and we started talking about old TV shows. We
went all over the map, and finally ended with Sky King. I was the only one that
could recall the name of the plane, Songbird. There were some really great times
back then and it is so great to find your website. Those were the real
heroes......not what we mess up our kids with today. Keep it alive! Thanks!
Buddy Adams
McKinney, Texas
Date: 25 Jan 2011
Comments
Sky King was my favorite show when I was a kid. I bought
the DVD set some time ago & enjoyed them immensely. In those days you knew who
was good & who was bad. The hero's didn't have a drug habit on the side. Of
course I had a crush on "Penny". Every few months I'll watch the DVD's, a couple
of shows each day. It really was a great show.
Tom
Date: 04 Feb 2011
Comments
Sky attended the MD Telethon in GreenBay Wisconsin in 1961
and I got to meet him. I asked him "Where is Penny?" and he said, studying for
exams." I so much loved that show and thus began a love affair for me with
flying...culiminating with me becoming a flight surgeon for the USAFReserves for
15 years. I still get a warm fuzzy when I see a similar plan to the Songbird!
Such a great role model of so many. Thanks!
LtCol/Dr Tim..
Date: 22 Feb 2011
Comments
I obtained my love for flying myself after watching
those episodes years ago. I have been flying for over 30 years now. I even
named my first child Schuyler ( I wanted it to be Sky King Pfaffe but my wife
wouldn't let me) and I just discovered tonight that Sky was actually short for
Schuyler!!! I got what I wanted after all!!!
Thanks,
Mark Pfaffe Keokuk, Iowa
Date: 18 Mar 2011
Comments
I too had a crush on penny, like millions of other faithful
Skyking fans. I never never missed an episode. Those truly were the best of
times, only to reminisce in our dream and watch DVD's of Skyking
Date: 18 Mar 2011
Comments
I was a "Sky King" fan when I was a kid, and would love to
see the episodes back on TV!
I've been watching daily episodes of "Highway Patrol" and "Sea Hunt" on our
local "this TV" (formerly "MyTV") in Columbus OH (columbus.thistv.com/). I never
miss an episode (DVR records them in the very-early mornings), even though they
are on their second or third time through the "rotation" here!
There are "this TV" outlets throughout the US (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_TV).
This would seem a natural outlet for broadcast (albeit on digital subchannels/cable)
for the "Sky King" episodes. With all of the cable and satellite bandwidth
today, there certainly is *some* home for "Sky King" on-the-air!
(The other series I'd like to see back on the air is "Ripcord", which was part
of my "holy two" programs back when I was a kid!)
Jeff Maass
Powell OH
Date: 02 Apr 2011
Comments
As kids we always watched Sky King and we would build
wooden replicas of The Songbird in the back yard. Mine was made of orange crates
and she was beautiful. I have many wonderful memories from Sky King. Why don't
kids play like that today?
Richard
Date: 08 Apr 2011
Comments
While growing up, on Saturday mornings,would watch all our
Saturday heroes, Roy Rogers, Buffalo Bill Jr., Annie Oakley, and Sky King!!!!
Those were great times,and learn great values, I use to this day. So sad that
the younger generation does not have the heroes us baby boomers had.
Robert
Date: 10 Apr 2011
Comments
Where Is Sky King When We Need Him Most?
As a boy growing up during the 1950s and early 1960s, I sat
glued to the (black and white) TV on Saturday mornings to watch Sky King. I
loved the show, and I only came to realize many, many years later what a healthy
influence the show had on my life. I eventually served as a Marine Corps officer
and did indeed become a pilot. The original “Songbird” was great, but it was the
thrill of watching the second “Songbird,” that beautiful Cessna 310-B, roar “out
of the clear blue of the Western skies” that motivated me to eventually solo at
16. When I received my multi-engine rating, it was in a Cessna 310. I even
remember telling the FAA Examiner when I completed the flight test, “just like
Sky King.” He laughed... And understood.
Now, in 2011, with the exception of those who serve to protect our country, it
seems we have a vacuum where heroes once existed. Once upon a time we had Al
Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra,
Gordon Cooper... And we had Sky King. What wonderful memories, and inspiration
to provide heroes once again.
John P. Schreitmueller, GC, ECP
President and CEO
Resolute Consulting Group LLC
Specialists in Executive Leadership, Work and Life Coaching and Counseling
Date: 12 Apr 2011
Comments
I really enjoyed watching Sky King as a kid. I've loved
airplanes ever since. I've been a pilot for 32 years.....probably inspired by
those Saturday morning shows. I'll never forget em.
Jim J.
Date: 17 Apr 2011
Comments
Sky King Memories
As a kid in the mid-1950's, we lived near the Cessna plant
in Wichita, as my Dad was a sales manager for the company. The 310 had just been
introduced, and he would occasionally take a demo plane, or a delivery....to
Canada, Texas, Florida, etc...and often one of we children could go along with
him. Although I really loved the sound of the 310 on those long trips, I never
saw or rode in the original type BT-50...something I still would enjoy doing, to
this day. (Actually got my private license two years ago...at age 59!) Bought a
1947 Cessna 140, to enjoy some vintage aircraft experience, too.
In the 1950's, Sky King was absolutely my younger brother's, and my favorite
show....although our two sisters loved the horse shows like Fury and My Friend
Flicka. As others here have said before; TV programming back then was simple and
straightforward, and the heros and villians maybe just a bit melodramatic....but
we all seem to cherish the memories and the clear-cut values that are indeed
lacking in today's "sophisticated" TV fare.
Keep up the fine efforts to preserve and promote our heritage of the "Golden
Age" of TV!
David Jose
Surgical Specialist, North Texas Area
Date: 18 April 2011
Comments
I watched "Uncle Sky" as a kid growing up in south Florida.
Our family's house was near Lantana Airport (LNA) and I used to watch airplanes
landing from our backyard. I could recognize a Cessna 310B from an early age. I
took my flying lessons starting at age 15 at Palm Beach Intl. Airport (PBI) and
moved out west in the mid-'70's. I now live in Phoenix, AZ and fly out of
Glendale Airport (GEU) AZ. I tell my friends in Florida that it's near Sky
King's Flying Crown Ranch, near Grover, Arizona. Well, each time I take off, I
swear I can see it from here!!
-Joe Buckley
Phoenix, AZ
Date: 03 May 2011
Comments
My Memories
I was Sky King's biggest fan glued to the TV every time it
was on. The fifty's and sixty's were the best of times. As I approached
adulthood in the seventies I always missed seeing the show on TV and wandered
what ever happened to Sky King. Then one day I was doing a fund raiser for my
Fire Dept in Winter Springs Florida, and who shows up to do a turkey shoot for
charity,OMG Its SKY KING. I forgot what I was doing and just watched him, after
a few minutes he came over to chat, I felt like that little kid again with my
hero . A couple years later I had the honor of helping him during a medical call
as I served on the rescue unit. I kept up with him over the years and visited
him at Florida festival. I was very sad to find out about his accident in
Orlando. He will always be missed,
A fan and friend Skip Lazlo
Date: 05 May 2011
Comments
Sky King and the Youth Ranch
Kirby Grant and my father, Rev Jack P. Lindsay were good
friends, and they often flew together . . sometimes I was allowed to tag along.
It was actually Dad's idea and efforts that got the SK Youth Ranch going. He
knew they needed a well known name in order to promote them. Dad approached Mr.
Grant about sponsoring the Youth Ranch. They had worked together on some other
projects, and Mr. Grant ended up sponsoring the ranches. The first one was in
Winter Springs, and it was where I kept my horses.
Rachel Lindsay
Date: 09 May 2011
Comments
Hi from Ken Swedroe
I remember Saturday morning TV. One of my favorite shows
was Sky King. Andy and his gang, Roy Rogers, and of course, Sky King. How I miss
those carefree days.
Ken Swedroe
Niles, Illinois, age 65 and getting younger all the time.
Date: 26 May 2011
Comments
I watched this show on saturday mornings growing up in Fort
Worth, Texas. Sky King/Kirby Grant is the reason I got interested in flying and
later became a A&P mechanic. Now at age 55 this website sure brings back some
great memories. Hope everyone that was on the show is doing well.
John Quattrochi
Date: 09 May 2011
Comments
Guestbook Story
It was around 1958 or 1959 and Sky King and Penny were
scheduled to be at the Fox Theater in downtown Fresno, California to meet their
fans. I was incredibly excited and had that Saturday all planned out, even
getting permission from my parents as I was only eight or nine at the time.
Imagine my disappointment when I became ill with a very severe ear infection,
affecting both ears, and was required by the Doctor to be hospitalized at the
Valley Children’s Hospital for twice or three times per day treatments in the
surgery. On top of everything else to do with Sky King, I had an incredible
crush on Penny. Well, on Friday night I was having my dinner of BBQ beef
sandwich, chips and milk when a knock on my room door occurred. The floor nurse,
with her starched white uniform and very stiff nurse’s hat, entered saying “…and
here is Dwayne, one of our best patients.” I looked up to see Sky King and Penny
coming into my room and right up to my bed! They chatted with me for a while and
introduced themselves then Sky King shook my hand and Penny gave me a kiss on
the right cheek. At that time, I knew I was in LOVE! I don’t think I washed that
cheek for at least a week (mom had something to say about that). I never even
finished my sandwich, and for me in those days that was saying something. We all
remember and owe a lot to Sky King. In my case it is a love for flying, aircraft
and ranching. I did go on to fly, though never professionally and have not
gotten into ranching; yet I am still enthralled by it. I also echo some of the
other comments regarding how great TV was in those days. I sure miss things like
those wonderful shows such as Sky King and I am sorry to see the way our values
as a society have changed; primarily for the worse.
Thank you for the wonderful web site and the great memories
it evokes.
Dwayne Taaffe
Date: 14 July 2011
Comments
I remember watching the tv
series every Saturday morning at my grandparents house on a black and white tv
with rabbit ears. It has been along time since I have seen it since it is not on
reruns. I have not seen it on DVD. I am happy to have found your site.
David Witter
Date: 19 July 2011
Comments
Airplanes
It seemed to me that the first airplane worked better for
ease of motion than the newer plane. I enjoyed watching the program. I don't
think I missed an episode.
Harry
Date: 23 July 2011
Comments
I really love watching the show every Saturday morning with
my 4 sister. I really miss shows like that. We will never have TV like that
anymore and that is really sad. It makes me long for the good ol days.
Vinder
Date: 13 August 2011
Comments
What a terrific show this was and just think of how many
future pilots were inspired by this Saturday morning event. I was one than
eventually earned my private certificate because of the love of airplanes that
began with the show. How many times did the pilots go out and practice steep
turns and thought about the opening sequence of the show? I bet countless of us
have. I had just ran across this web-site and had to add my 2 cents worth.
Thanks for a great show.
Mark
High Point N.C.
Date: 17 August 2011
Comments
The Circus
It was 1971 or 1972 in Port Angeles Washington. The
circus came to town and set up in the field right in front of my Aunt and Uncles
home. My cousin and I went down and asked if we could work for them in exchange
for tickets for the family to see the show. The main attraction was SKY KING! As
a boy I never missed an episode on Television. I tell you it was a real treat.I
am 60 now,and I still remember him walking out with the spotlight on him. He
gave a fine performance, so good that I can still remember it like it was
yesterday. He was my hero and I always wanted to grow up to be just like the
character he played in the series.
I know there is a big difference between reality and
television. But his show shaped many minds of kids my age, giving them a study
of what is right and what is wrong. It was one of the highlights of my growing
up.
Thanks for keeping the memory alive!!
Tommy D.
Date: 27 August 2011
Comments
Growing up in upstate NY, I watched Sky King every
Saturday morning during the early 60's right along with Lassie and Captain
Kangaroo. I loved Sky King, Chipper, and Penny!! Sure wish shows were like that
now! Thanks for the memories!
Mikki Hickman
Date: 29 August 2011
Comments
When I was a kid.... I watched two shows. Sky King & Roy
Rogers. Both shows exemplified the American spirit and provided great
inspiration for me as a young kid. From the show I grew to love aviation. Later
in life I joined the army and served in the Army Air Corp in helicopters. Many
times I remember certain episodes even today. Recently I found your web site and
felt compelled to write and tell you how your show inspired me. Thank you very
much and best wishes.
Michael Walters
Date: 02 September 2011
Comments
Hi ,
Enjoy my cd set and your site, what great memories !! Wish a remake of the
series was possible. My best to all the cast and their families.
Sincerely,
Mark Porcaro
Date: 02 October 2011
Comments
Sky King's Granddaughter
It's so nice to see all these
great comments about my grandfather! I never got to meet him because he died 10
years before I was bored but my Dad always tells me how I'm a lot like him and
he would have liked me.
Thanks to the owners of this site
for all the great stuff that you've put on here,
Sky King's (Kirby Grant III's) Granddaughter,
Kylie
Date: 09 October 2011
Comments
I watched the Sky King show back
in the 50s I was around 5 or 6 years old. Couldn’t wait for it to come on!! We
need more shows like that on TV now for the kids. One of the best shows on TV
when I was a kid!! On our Black & White TV!! The Good Old Days!!!! Even after
they stop filming they run it over and over. I remember seeing it when I was in
high school. Just as good then. I like the old B & W shows. I'm 63 now and watch
the Andy Griffith show every day at 5:30. You know what's going to happen but
still laugh.
J.C. Richardson III / Danville
VA.
Date: 18 October 2011
Comments
Hi, don't
have much time to search the web, but I do like to read. Got the December issue
of Cowboys and Indians magazine, and I was pleasantly surprised to see "Sky." I
spent every week in front of the little tv watching Sky King and my other
"cowboy" favorites like Wild Bill, Poncho and Cisco, Annie Oakley, The Lone
Ranger, Gene and of course Roy who also has a large spread in the Cowboys and
Indians magazine for his 100th birthday. Check it out, if you haven't already
seen the December issue. It is online in parts, and also on the newsstand and by
subscription.
Kathy
Date: 28 October 2011
Comments
I can recall
as a child sitting in front of the old Black & White Magnavox TV with the tin
foil on the rabbit ears watching Sky King on Saturday mornings. I dreamed of
flight so much that I eventually went on to get my pilots license and owned a
couple of airplanes. I have quite a few hours in a C340, but always look fondly
at the C310's on the ramps whenever I see one. It reminds me of the Songbird and
why I came to find so much happiness in the sky.
Thanks for keeping the memory of this wonderful show alive.
Thomas Wilson
Date: 23 November 2011
Comments
Sad to see it go off....
When I was a kid, I watched every episode I could from
1955 to 1959. 1955 is when we got our first TV. I was only 6 years old but
remember it well. I was devastated when it went of the air because I was in love
with Penny!!! Many happy hours of GOOD entertainment for us...
Thanks ya'll,
David Miller
Date: 24 November 2011
Comments
a long time fan
I was a very, very small child
when Sky King aired, but I remember it so well. My wish is that it would return
to the airways on Encore westerns channel. Is there any chance it will?
Brenda
Date: 05 December 2011
Comments
I am
so glad to see a site for sky king. As a kid I watched sky king all the time,
and it got me interested into avation. I went into the Navy and became an
aircraft mec. and took flying lessons. I have bought to sky king dvds. 1 sky
king classic series 2 sky king & ramar of the jungle. I hope more will come out.
Thank
You
Ralph
H Leidy
Date: 25 December 2011
Comments
Mandeville, la skyking
The show
inspired me so much as soon as i was old enough to fly i was flying i took my
hole check that i earned from winn dixie food store i was a bag boy and every
sunday i flew and i did not stop until i got every rating both fix and rotor and
instructor in both 10 dollars solo 14 dollars duel i bet if skyking was around
today he would flying over wall street rounding up all the banksters just wish i
could have thanked skyking himself i guess penny will do and yes i have a
cessna 320d same plane a little longer.
Commander industries air and ground --- Billy
Date: 14 January 2012
Comments
"Out of the blue of the western skies...."
I too, like many a "Boomer", grew up with Sky and Penny.
We all loved the show and watching some old episodes recently am still surprised
how exciting it was, especially the flying episodes. Many a youngster in the 50s
and 60s went into aviation because of Sky. Thanks for this site! And thanks for
the memories!
"...and now....Sky King." (Who was that announcer?)
Scott from WA state
Date: 14 January 2012
Comments
Just was browsing your site, and it brought back a
million memories. I used to watch your show regularly, and all I wanted to do
was fly. I ended up becoming an Army helicopter pilot, and spent thirty years
flying. After retirement I bought a Cessna 182, but always remember Songbird.
Thanks for getting me started on my passion.
Sent from my iPad
John
Date: 17 January 2012
Comments
Songbird
Sky King was my favorite show as a kid in the 50’s. I loved
the Cessna 310B. But, since the show was in black and white, I always wondered
what the actual color of “Songbird” was. I’ve found, on the internet, wooden
models of “Songbird” in brownish yellow gold colors. Is that accurate? If not,
what are the real colors? Would love to know.
Ron and Gloria
Carbondale, Illinois
Date: 17 January 2012
Comments
Skyking lives
After reading the other comments from a lot of great
old-timers I wanted to let them know that "Sky King" in another form, is still
alive and carrying on some of the old tradition. I am an FAA inspector with
oversight over a small airlines "Sky King, Inc." that operates out of Lakeland,
FL. They fly B-737 aircraft up and down the eastern seaboard as well as the
southern region. The call sign for their aircraft "Songbird". The original
owner, Greg Luckenbil from Sacramento, CA, had a special place in his heart for
"Sky King" and was proud to operate under that name. Yes, "Sky King" continues,
" from out of the clear blue ". Just thought I'd pass that on.
James D. Brooks
PMI Sky King CMT
Date: 30 January 2012
Comments
memories
I have lots of wonderful memories of Sky King. The
airplanes he flew and tight spots with the “bad guys”.
He was one of my childhood heros and I will never forget him.
Allan Hardigree
Date: 30 January 2012
Comments
I too watched and grew up with Sky King and Sea Hunt.
Born 7/12/1952. I was one of many that became a pilot because of Sky King. I got
all fixed wing ratings and certificates; and flew for 27 years accident and
violations free.
Thanks Sky!
Capt. David C. Harris
Date: 13 February 2012
Comments
I grew up watching Sky King and have bought some CDs of
the series. In your discriptions of the Songbird there are a couple of errors.
The T50 had Jacob 245 H.P. engines and much later some people upgraded to the
300 H.P.. The 310B was equiped with the 0-470 engines. The 310C was the firsit
IO-470 and the 310R was the first with IO-520. I use to work for a Cessna Dealer
and got my muilt-engine in a 310B & 310Q. Are there any color photos from the
show available? Keep up the good work.
Denny Croft
Date: 13 February 2012
Comments
I grew up watching sky king in Weiser, Idaho. Looked
forward to sat. mornings so I could watch it.
Jess R. Lopez
Date: 16 February 2012
Comments
I did not know there was a site for Sky King. I enjoyed
it as a kid. That prompted me to get in aviation. I joined the Navy in 73 and
became an aircraft mec. I also took flying lessons but ran out of money. I have
3 Sky King dvds that I enjoy very much. I will be buying more from your site.
Thank You
Ralph H Leidy
Ps I drive trucks and busses 48 states and Canada for 27
years.
Date: 18 February 2012
Comments
"Songbird out" has always stuck in my head. This show made a deep impression
on me. The good guy was always good, unlike today when the supposed good guy
operates in the gray area. I am so thankful to have grown up when I did. Thank
you for keeping these virtues alive and available to those who were born too
late.
The show
inspired me so much as soon as i was old enough to fly i was flying i took my
hole check that i earned from winn dixie food store i was a bag boy and every
sunday i flew and i did not stop until i got every rating both fix and rotor and
instructor in both 10 dollars solo 14 dollars duel i bet if skyking was around
today he would flying over wall street rounding up all the banksters just wish i
could have thanked skyking himself i guess penny will do and yes i have a
cessna 320d same plane a little longer.