Charles Fern

About

American aviator who piloted Hawaii's first commercial flight.

Before Fame

He was born in New York, but relocated to Hawaii in 1919.

Trivia

He and a friend flew a single-engine plane that carried passengers across the Hawaiian islands for $10 per every ten minutes of flight.

Family Life

His grand-niece, Charlene Fern, was a noted journalist who also served as a speechwriter for First Lady Laura Bush.

Associated With

He and fellow aviator Bert Hinkler were born in the same year.