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Area young people ages eight-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday, June 11th, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter #757 host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Boundary County Airport.

Flying Into Spring

The unusually nice weather the past couple of months has been a blessing for those of us in aviation. It has allowed for many beautiful flying days.

A Year of Flying Excitement

As the snow falls softly from the overcast sky I grumble, for it keeps pilots, like myself, on the ground. The decreased visibility and the possibility of structural icing are large concerns for pilots this time of year.

Jenni Dougherty makes first solo

Dedication, hard work and perseverance paid off for Jenni Dougherty, who recounts her first flight without an instructor beside her.

Four earn private pilot licenses

After months of hard work and determination, four students earned their private pilot licenses this summer. Our new pilots are Katheryn Thurman (right), Alan Stippich, Walker Mead, and Jon Dunham.

Learning to fly at 70

Most students over 60 embark on flight training for pleasure and the sheer joy of flying. They are not looking for a career in aviation, but are expanding their horizons and accomplishing a lifelong goal. This is the case of Dick Cutler, who worked diligently this year to accomplish his dream of learning to fly at the age of 70.

Husband and wife earn wings

Jon and Jeanne Adams, a husband and wife team, recently accomplished a life-long goal of obtaining their private pilot licenses. Jon and Jeanne embarked on the journey of making their dream come true two years ago when they both began learning to fly.

High flying spirits

Gray skies and white snowflakes have made the past few weeks quiet ones for those of us in aviation. Many determined students have high spirits and are not letting the weather discourage them, including Jacob Bushnell, Wade Winkelseth, Jennifer Dougherty, Chris Ralph, Jason Garten, and Don James.