I am a lifelong McHenry resident and currently a full-time McHenry Police Sergeant. Prior to a career in law-enforcement and much early on in my childhood, aviation was my fascination. I was always the kid looking up at every plane that flew by, and I still do. I had several metal airplane toys that I [...]
I fell head over heels for aviation the very first time I laid eyes on a Vietnam Airlines 737, its striking blue livery gleaming at an airport. Since that moment, my heart has been firmly set on flying, driven by dreams of soaring high above the clouds. As an immigrant kid who was fortunate [...]
Hi, my name is Edward! I became interested in aviation after attending Oshkosh AirVenture in 2022. During the day-time airshow, I saw a BlackFly for the first time! It landed and took off in the same spot, similar to how a helicopter lands and departs, but without the noise and wind. Opener is expected [...]
Chapter Member – Meet George My airplane interest started about the age of ten. I had found some old model airplane parts in a box. When I asked my dad, he said they were his from childhood. He had built many model airplanes. We talked about the planes he built and broke! That [...]
Grass Roots Galt – Meet Angela Williams Greetings, fellow earthlings! My name is Angela Williams. I was born in Cook County and raised as a globetrotter. The photo you see of me was taken in Nazca, Peru. My interest in aviation first ignited while attending grade school when my neighbor boarded the school bus [...]
Grass Roots Galt – Meet Jason Bigelow Hello! My name is Jason Bigelow. I got bit by the aviation bug in July of 2020, and began taking lessons at Galt with JB Aviation. I earned my private pilot certificate in December of 2020. I then bought a 1975 Cessna 182 in January of 2021. [...]
by Eric Rehm Captain Rehm tells a story of a challenging flight made to look easy... I was having dinner with my friend Byron not that long ago and he was asking me questions about my job as an airline pilot. Specifically, he asked what us pilots do in the cockpit when we are [...]
Hello Chapter 932 members, My name is Karl Frickelton. I joined EAA 932 in the fall of 2022. I was bitten by the flying bug early when my father gave me my first hour of dual at age fourteen. He had started an FBO in 1968 with two Cessna 150’s. Washing, fueling, and then [...]
Hello friends! My name is Bob Heffington, and I’m the newest CFI at JB Aviation. I live in Wonder Lake with my fiancée, Peggy, and our two dogs, Jake and Ellie. You’ve probably seen us roaming the airport and hanging out by the stage almost every evening. I am a retired U.S. Army officer [...]
Hello Galt community, my name is Adam Varrassi and I’m one of the instructors at JB Aviation. I live in Twin Lakes with my wife of 9 years, Kristen, and our three awesome kids, AJ, Lukas, and Emersyn. My aviation journey has been a winding road. I completed my flight training and became a [...]
