Neat! Had no idea; thanks for sharing.

The story is even better when Mr. Couvelaire tells it

I worked the line for Dugosh Aviation, in Kerrville, the summer of 1984. I got to see the 301 fly many times. I got to visit with one of the test pilots on many occasions, as I was working at Dugosh with his wife. Fun airport and great people!!

WOW! This is a real flash from the past. I attended the 84 MAPA convention in Kerrville flying our 201 from Calgary. It was my first long GA trip. At the convention the 301 was introduced. I remember it doing a fly past along with a 231 chase plane. We were all given a short drinks glass with the image of the 301 etched in. I still have mine.