RIP: Arnold Ebneter--Aviation legend

Domenick

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Arnold was fixture at Harvey Field (S43) for over 50 years. He built his Ebneter-1 (E-1) in a hangar here, though he started his world record flight (at 82 y/o!) 7 nm west at Paine Field (KPAE). Arnold gave me my checkride way back in 2002 when we were both young men. (I passed). He was often seen riding his old bicycle around the airport. Arnold was 97.









snohomishflyingservice
In Loving Memory~
ARNOLD E. EBNETER
Accomplished Aviator and Mentor
February 21, 1928 – June 6, 2025

Arnold came to Harvey Field in the early 1970’s looking for a home for his Bonanza 25 Charlie. It wasn’t long after he located on Harvey Field that the Harvey Family convinced him to join the flight instructor team at Snohomish Flying Service (SFS) and from there – Oh my…. Arnold had no idea what he was in for at SFS. Over the years and until his retirement in 2019 Arnold joyfully served in every position from flight instructor specializing in tailwheel instruction to Chief Instructor for the Part 141 program, Chief Pilot and Director of Operations for the Part 135 Charter operation and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Arnold played a huge role in the tremendous success story of Snohomish Flying Service. He served the company, its team and the Harvey Family with pride and distinction for over 48 years. Arnold touched thousands of lives in his long career flying and instructing, and was always the “go to guy”. He enjoyed general aviation, loved teaching people to fly and never tired of the joy of flight as was evidenced by his thousands of logged flight hours and willingness to give of his time to mentor and encourage others. Arnold was a legend, and he will be sorely missed by the aviation community, SFS and the Harvey Family. Arnold’s memory will shine brightly and live on each day at Harvey Field as his yellow J-3 Cub keeps flying offering tailwheel instruction at SFS.
 
Thanks for all who posted…just a great story!
 
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