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The Angel Aircraft Corporation (AAC) was started by Carl Mortenson (1934-2020), a pilot and aircraft mechanic with many years of aviation experience. Carl served with a mission aviation organization (JAARS) as a bush pilot/mechanic in South America. During this time, he was involved with many aircraft rebuilds, and he designed his first aircraft, the Evangel, for use in South America. He realized that there was a need for STOL aircraft and that there was a limited number from which to choose. Most of the STOL aircraft were single-engine planes that were slow and unable to carry large loads. This prompted Carl to endeavor to design an aircraft that could not only get into short rough airstrips, but that could also carry a good load and have the speed and safety of a high performance twin.

Today, Carl's son Ed, who serves as Chief Engineer, oversees all aspects of the Angel project. But through the years many others have provided essential assistance.

Dan Hunt is a co-founder of the Angel project. Carl and Dan knew each other since their days at Moody Bible Institute in the 50s. Dan was President and General Manager of Evangel Aircraft in 1973-74, and his leadership, funding, engineering, drawing skills and friendship helped make the Angel possible. He was particularly active in the wing design.

Carl's son, Evan, is also an engineer who helped guide the Angel through all the flight testing and structural certification process. He has sinced worked with Quest Aircraft, Cessna, Hawker-Beechcraft, and Air Tractor.

Many, many others have given money, prayed, donated time and talent to the Angel project. They have helped with flying, maintenance, production, management, computer support, engineering, facility maintenance, legalities, publicity, book keeping, and many more things. We are extremely grateful to the Lord for His provision and to so many willing helpers over the years.

The first Angel has flown nearly 3,000 hours and has been as far East as Turkey, South to Chile, and North of the Arctic Circle.

There are two aspects to the business behind The Angel: First, The Kings Engineering Fellowship (TKEF) was formed to design and develop the aircraft. It was created as a non-profit organization and, through donations, was able to raise funds for the research and development of the aircraft. Since certification of the Angel in 1992, TKEF has continued to make design improvements to the aircraft, and continues to rely on tax-deductible, donated support.

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