Fri, Jan 26, 2007
Terry Brandt Named Designated Pilot Examiner Of The
Year
Gyroplane manufacturer
Groen Brothers Aviation, announced Friday the Arizona Aviation
Safety Advisory Group (ASAG) has chosen Terry Brandt, GBA Vice
President of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot, as their 2006-2007
Designated Pilot Examiner of the Year.
"Terry is an invaluable asset," said David Groen, GBA Chairman,
President & CEO, to Aero-News. "His extraordinary skill as a
leader and flight instructor have contributed much to the success
of our Flight Operations. We are very proud to have his talents
recognized with this award."
ASAG was organized as a non-profit corporation in 1972.
Volunteer members represent all sectors of the aviation community
to include the FAA, commercial, general and military aviation,
including pilots, technicians, air traffic controllers, aircraft
manufacturers, and airport operators. They assist the Federal
Aviation Administration in identifying accident trends,
implementing educational programs for pilots and technicians, and
preparing aviation safety articles for publication. Candidates for
this award are nominated by their peers within the industry, and
winners are chosen to represent the state of Arizona in regional
and national Federal Aviation Administration Safety Awards
Programs.
Terry Brandt was also recently acknowledged by the National
Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) for earning his Master
Certified Flight Instructor accreditation for the 4th time.
Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc. (GBA) has been developing
gyroplane technology since 1986, and is recognized as the
world’s leading authority on autorotative flight. GBA
developed the world’s first commercially viable modern
gyroplane -- the first "autogyro" to utilize a jet engine -- the
Hawk 4 Gyroplane powered by a Rolls-Royce gas turbine engine.
The Hawk 4 was used extensively for security aerial patrol
missions during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
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