Elrey Borge Jeppesen (January 28, 1907 – November 26, 1996) was an aviation pioneer. He developed manuals and charts that allowed pilots worldwide to fly safely. January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

He started in aviation by buying an Eaglerock, and joining Tex Rankin's Flying Circus in Portland, Oregon. He went to Dallas and worked for Fairchild Aerial Surveys, photographing the Mississippi Delta surrounding New Orleans. Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, PDX Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Mayor Tom Potter Area    - City 376. ... Dallas redirects here. ... The shared flood plain of the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers The Mississippi Delta is the distinct northwest section of the state of Mississippi that lies between the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ...

In 1930, he went to work for Varney in Portland, Oregon and then joined Boeing Air Transport as a co-pilot, he didn't get much flying time and he returned to Fairchild. When the Great Depression lifted, Jeppesen delivered mail in a Boeing 4OB. Jeppesen realized that someone would have to develop flying charts to replace the road maps used by pilots. He compiled information on objects visible from the air. He designated landmarks, elevations of obstructions and airport runway information to help him on his mail runs. After several pilots borrowed his information, he decided to print copies of the charts and allow pilots to buy the manual for $10 each. In 1936, he married Nadine and together they worked on the charts at their home in Salt Lake City. He moved to Denver in 1941, and rented office space to hold the expanding business. Jeppesen continued to fly for United Airlines while the manual business was growing. Nickname: City of Roses, Stumptown, Bridgetown, PDX Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Mayor Tom Potter Area    - City 376. ... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661 ) is the world’s largest aircraft manufacturer. ... The Great Depression was an economic downturn which started in 1929 and lasted through most of the 1930s. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

World War II

During World War II, the US Navy adopted the "Jepp Charts" as its standard flight manual. Following the war, the newly-created United States Air Force and many commercial airlines also contracted for the manuals and air navigational charts. Jeppesen stayed with United Airlines until 1954. That year, he left the airline to concentrate on the chart business. In 1961, he sold his firm to the Times Mirror Publishing Company of Los Angeles but remained as president and later chairman of the board. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... Aircraft of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and coalition counterparts stationed together at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in southwest Asia, fly over the desert. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Death

Elrey Jeppesen died at his home in Colorado on November 26, 1996. It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Legacy

The main terminal at the Denver International Airport is named the Elrey B. Jeppesen Terminal in his honor

Honors

• National Aviation Hall of Fame (1993)
• OX5 Aviation Hall of Fame
• NBAA Meritorious Service Award