Skytyping, The Stinis family's aerial legacy

Greg Stennis, owner of Skytypers, shares the history and evolution of skywriting, a technique pioneered by his father in 1931. Skytyping, a faster method using five airplanes, creates large messages in the sky. Greg discusses the expertise of his pilots, the equipment used, and the personal satisfaction and family legacy associated with skywriting.

Who was one of the original skywriters and what innovation did he bring to the field?

• Greg Stennis, who invented skywriting

• Steven Stennis, who started skytyping

• Steven's grandfather, who invented skywriting

• Greg's father, who developed skytyping

How is a letter 'L' created in skytyping?

• One puff from each plane

• One puff from all planes and three more from the bottom plane

• Three puffs from each plane

• Five puffs from the top plane

What is the typical altitude and duration for a skytyping flight?

• 15,000 feet and 60 minutes

• 20,000 feet and 90 minutes

• 5,000 feet and 30 minutes

• 10,000 feet and 45 minutes

How large is each letter in a skytyped message?

• The size of the Empire State Building

• The size of a small house

• The size of a car

• The size of a football field

What is the personal significance of skytyping to Greg Stennis?

• It is a family tradition spanning 120 years

• It is a new hobby he recently discovered

• It is a way to travel the world

• It is a business he started alone