Archives: Awards & Recognitions

Van Brunt Named Minneapolis FSDO “CFI of the Year”

Posted on March 25, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue LAKEVILLE, MINN. – Paul Van Brunt of Lakeville, Minnesota, has been named the 2020 “CFI of the Year” by Minneapolis Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) GL15. He also received the FSDO’s “FAAST … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Awards & Recognitions, Sections, Sections | Tagged FAAST Team Award, Midwest Flyer, Paul Van Brunt | Leave a comment

BPT Mourns Aviation Maintenance “Superstar,” Dave Monti

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 It is with a heavy heart that Bonanza Baron Pilot Training, Inc. (BPT) announces the passing of Jon David (Dave) Monti, BPT Director of Maintenance, on September 27, 2019. Dave Monti was … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Headlines | Tagged 2019 Maintenance Technician of the Year, Bonanza & Baron Pilot Training, BPT, Inc., Jon David (Dave) Monti, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Academy College Announces 2019 Sherm Booen Legacy Scholarship Recipient

Posted on December 1, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Established in 2016 to celebrate Academy College’s 80th Anniversary, the “Sherm Booen Legacy Scholarship” provides $10,000 for a student pursuing a professional pilot career in honor of aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Headlines | Tagged Academy College, Commercial Pilot Program, Jessica Anderson, Midwest Flyer, Sherm Booen Legacy Scholarship | Leave a comment

FAA Presents National General Aviation Awards To Three Entrepreneurs At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue OSHKOSH, WIS. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) General Aviation Awards were presented this year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 22-28, 2019, to three entrepreneurs: Gary Reeves, founder and owner of PilotSafety.org, … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Recognitions, Oct/Nov 2019, Sections | Tagged Dave Monti, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Federal Aviation Administration, Gary Reeves, KAL Consulting and Training, Karen Ann Kalishek, Midwest Flyer, National General Aviation Awards, PilotSafety.org, Rebuilt Aircraft | Leave a comment

Applications For Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships Now Being Accepted!

Posted on October 16, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 Issue The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHF) wishes to remind the aviation community that the deadline for applying for its 2020 aviation scholarships is December 31, 2019. This past spring, the Minnesota … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards & Recognitions, Oct/Nov 2019, Sections | Tagged Brig. Gen. George Schulstad Scholarship, Dahlberg Family Scholarship, Hinz Family Red Tail Scholarship, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships, Patrick Halligan | Leave a comment

Independence Municipal Airport Re-Dedicated James H. Connell Field

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue INDEPENDENCE, IOWA – The City of Independence, Iowa, alongside the Connell family, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house, April 13, 2019, to officially rename the local airport “James H. Connell … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Awards & Recognitions, June/July 2019, Sections | Tagged Independence, Iowa, James H. Connell Field, Jim Connell, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Addis, Bradshaw, Frankl, Grace, Kinneberg, Schellinger & Stone

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – More than 400 people gathered to honor this year’s inductees at the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, April 27, 2019, at the Double Tree By Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Headlines, June/July 2019 | Tagged Brian Addis, Charles Stone, Dick Grace, Glenn Kinneberg, Jeff Jorgenson, Larry Grace, Lee Bradshaw, Leon Frankel, Midwest Flyer, Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, Tom Schellinger | Leave a comment

Salina Snares National Aerobatic Contest

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

by Tim Unruh Salina Airport Authority Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue SALINA, KAN. – Local promoters are doing loop de loops over news that Salina Regional Airport will play host to the 2019 U.S. Aerobatic Championships in … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Headlines, June/July 2019 | Tagged International Aerobatic Club, Midwest Flyer, Salina, Tim Unruh, U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team | Leave a comment

Airport Board Honors Midwest Flyer Magazine Contributing Editor, Dr. Bill Blank

Posted on June 4, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue LA CROSSE, WIS. – The City of La Crosse Regional Airport Aviation Board passed the following resolution recently, recognizing Dr. Bill Blank for his service to the airport. Whereas Bill Blank served … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, Headlines, June/July 2019 | Tagged Dr. Bill Blank, La Crosse Regional Airport, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

WAI Announces 2019 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on February 17, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2019 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference during … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Awards & Recognitions, February/March 2019, Headlines | Tagged Leanne Caret, Mary Golda Ross, Midwest Flyer, Pioneer Hall of Fame, Women In Aviation | Leave a comment