Epps 1910 Monoplane

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Epps 1910 Monoplane
RoleGeneral aviation
National originUnited States
ManufacturerEpps
DesignerBen T. Epps
First flight1910
Introduction1910

The Epps 1910 Monoplane was designed and built in 1910 by Ben T. Epps from Athens, Georgia.

Ben T. Epps American businessman

Ben T. Epps, known as "Georgia's First Aviator" was an American aviation pioneer. In 1907, he built a monoplane of his own design, now known as the Epps 1909 Monoplane. This was followed by other original monoplane and biplane designs in 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1916, 1924 and 1930. He died of injuries as a result of an airplane crash. The Athens-Ben Epps Airport is named in his honor. In 1989 he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.

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