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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Some local aviators were recognized in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program.

On Sunday, March 5th, 25 pilots were presented with awards for flying to airports in the state as well as attend the FFA Safety Seminars and visiting two North Dakota air museums.

Six pilots were presented with bronze awards for visiting at least 30 airports and attending one safety seminar. These pilots received a polo shirt embroidered with the North Dakota Flying Legacy logo. Recipients include:

Kevin Pfeifer – Buffalo, ND

Flint Kasowski – Buffalo, ND

Paul Ripplinger – Enderlin, ND

Fred Remer – Grand Forks, ND

Michael Bahamonde – Grand Forks, ND

Steven M. Jensen – Tioga, ND

One pilot was recognized with the silver award for visiting at least sixty airports, one air museum and attending two safety seminars. Gyler Irlbeck of Grand Forks received a flight bag embroidered with the North Dakota Flying Legacy Logo.

The most prestigious gold award was given to 18 pilots. The award recognizes the accomplishment of visiting all 89 public use airports in North Dakota, visiting both air museums and attending at least 3 FAA Safety seminars. Award winners include:

Doug Anderson – Berthold, ND

Carol-Beth Beaird – Aledo, TX

Arvid Boe – Langdon, ND

Francis Butler – Fargo, ND

Devin Cole – Minot, ND

Brad Cruff – Wahpeton, ND

Todd Ellig – Horace, ND

Wendy Lessig – Tooele, UT

NIck Meyer – Burbank, CA

John Morgan – Mandan

Jay Pratt – Ft. Worth TX

Roy Seckerson – Jamestown, ND

John Solberg – Bismarck, ND

Yvette Tracy – Elyria, OH

Bill Tracy – Elyria, OH

Pete Weisbeck – Bismarck, ND

Jake Werner – Fargo, ND

Roy Wiege – Bismarck, ND

The program is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Tourism Division in partnership with the Aeronautics Commission, Airport Association of North Dakota, and the North Dakota Pilots Association.