Skytyping, the stinis family's aerial legacy

Greg Stennis, owner of Skytypers, shares the history and techniques of skywriting, a method pioneered by his father in 1931. The technique evolved from single-plane skywriting to using multiple planes for faster and more efficient skytyping. Greg explains the precision and expertise required, with pilots having extensive flying hours. Skytyping involves creating large messages in the sky, with each letter as tall as the Empire State Building. The Stennis family has a rich legacy in skywriting, spanning 120 years, and Greg takes pride in continuing this tradition with his son.

Who founded the original skywriting method in Greg Stennis's family?

• Greg's father

• Greg's grandfather

• Stephen Stennis

• Greg Stennis

How is the letter 'L' formed in skytyping?

• One puff from each plane

• Three puffs from the top plane

• One puff plus three more from the bottom plane

• Two puffs from each plane

What is the minimum flying experience required for pilots in skytyping?

• 5,000 flying hours

• 20,000 flying hours

• 10,000 flying hours

• 15,000 flying hours

How long does it typically take to reach the altitude required for skytyping?

• 30 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

What is the height of each letter in a skytyped message?

• 1,200 feet

• 600 feet

• 800 feet

• 1,000 feet