Ben Epps (1888-1937) Hudson, Paul Stephen Epps, Ben Air pilots--Georgia--Athens Airplanes--Georgia--Athens Inventors--Georgia--Athens Encyclopedia article about Ben Epps. The father of the state's aviation, Ben Epps--inventor, mechanic, and aviator--was the first Georgian to build and fly an airplane. Over a thirty-year career Epps was an innovator who instilled a love of flying in many young Georgians, including his own children. [Athens, Ga.] : Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project) Georgia Humanities Council University of Georgia. Press Merrill-Hall New Media GALILEO (Georgia statewide project) 2002-12-06 Articles http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-770 System requirements: Quicktime plug-in required for audio and video clips. Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Athens (Ga.) Clarke County (Ga.) If you wish to use content from the NGE site for commercial use, publication, or any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, you must request and receive written permission from the NGE. Such requests may be directed to: Permissions/NGE, University of Georgia Press, 330 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30602. Cite as: "Ben Epps (1888-1937)," New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved [date]: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.