Career
He first worked for the Ford Motor Company, then received a draft notice following the United States. entry into the Second World War. He served as a Douglas C-47 Skytrain radio operator during World World War World War II He, along with others, formed the Tennessee Engineering And Manufacturing incorporated, known as TEAM Incorporated, to market his Mini-MAX design. Following a lawsuit, TEAM was dissolved with the transfer of the Mini-MAX and Airbike designs to ISON Aircraft.
Ison was inducted into the Experimental Aircraft Association Ultralight Hall of Fame in 2000.
The Mini-MAX line, with the exception of the Airbike, is now marketed by Team Mini-Max.