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Harry Robertson looks out over his pastures at Pine Springs Ranch in Williams Oct. 18. Although retired as an aviation safety specialist, Robertson continues to advise and inspire those in his field. (Wendy Howell/WGCN)

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Never stop learning: Harry Robertson on life as an aviator, inventor and teacher (Part I)
Harry Robertson lives a quiet ranching life, but the man is behind one of the greatest advancements in aviation safety

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — When Harry Robertson started tinkering around with model airplanes as a child, little did he know he would end up inventing aviation fuel systems that have saved over 8,000 lives and are used in aircraft around the world.

By Wendy Howell November 5, 2019