66:, Kulp managed small airports in Maryland and Virginia before joining the Flying Circus Airshow, of which he was a founding member. When not on the airshow circuit, Kulp performed on Sunday afternoons at the Flying Circus during its season from May to October until 2007, when he retired. Throughout his career as the "Flying Farmer," Kulp flew a standard 65 horsepower (48 kW) unmodified
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November 8, 1997, Kulp was inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. At 82 years of age, Kulp still flew his routine most Sundays at the Flying Circus. On October 28, 2007, Kulp flew his aerobatic comedy routine for the final time at the Flying Circus before retiring.
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