Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A "Breezy" is an iconic open-air homebuilt airplane and one of the most recognizable DIY aircraft ever created. But for the Unger family, it’s much more than an airplane—it’s a lasting legacy.

NBC Chicago’s Stefan Holt visits Rob Unger, the son of Breezy co-creator Carl Unger, to see the legendary aircraft up close and hear how it inspired generations of homebuilders and pilots while the legacy of this father-son bond continues to soar.
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