Parr Airport was founded by Clarence E. Norman and his son, Charles E. Norman.  This family-owned and operated airport was established on August 17, 1971, consisting of a grass airfield and an outside telephone mounted on a pole.  Today, the airport is operated by Charles E. Norman (Chuck) and his son, Robert Norman (Bob).  Keeping this crew in line is Wilma Norman, Chuck’s wife, who handles the office management and procedures on the Unicom.

It’s a tradition rich in history for the Norman’s, as their aviation heritage can be traced back to the Wright Brothers on five fingers.  Earl Norman was taught to fly by the late Ralph Charles of Somerset, Ohio, who was taught by Bernard Wayland (mechanic for the Wright Brothers), who was taught by Orville Wright.  Earl Norman earned his pilot’s license in 1927 and got most of his certifications in the 1940’s.  He flew actively for the Division of Forestry until he retired in 1974.  He passed on in January of 1975. 

Charles Norman (Chuck) was the youngest pilot in the continental United States when he became licensed on his 16th birthday, July 17, 1946.  He is an Air Force veteran who served 4 years during the Korean conflict.  He has also trained of hundreds of pilots in his 48 years as a flight instructor.

Bob began flying and had his first solo flight on his 16th birthday in July 1977, and went on to become a flight instructor in the early 1980’s. 

 The next generation of Normans also enjoy flying.  Bob’s son, Ashton, and daughter, Aeriel, love to fly.  To them, it’s like getting into a car to go somewhere.