Mon, Jan 05, 2004
Flying Doctor Makes The Grade
By ANN Contributor Rose Dorcey
A flying physician from Wisconsin Rapids (WI) was the 100th
person to join the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) during
its 2003 "100 for 100" Membership Drive, which ended December 17,
the centennial anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first
flight.
Tim Wogahn, a family practice physician originally from Iowa, is
an instrument rated private pilot who has been flying since 1999.
He's a 1/3 owner of a 1960 Beech Debonair, along with fellow
physician Doug Galuk and aviation educator Dan Fara. Wogahn became
part owner of the Debonair in September 2003 and has already logged
over 150 hours in it. Married to wife Linda and a father of three,
the 270-hour pilot has made several trips throughout the Midwest,
including, before its closure, Meigs Field on Chicago's lakefront.
Wogahn also flew to Canada recently for a fishing trip with his
brother.
WAHF member Tom Voelker, yet another Wisconsin Rapids flying
M.D., referred Wogahn to the organization. Wogahn (above, with wife
Linda) said he didn't hesitate to join the organization when
Voelker mentioned the worthy programs the organization supports,
such as a $1000 aviation scholarship. "I feel it's important to
support Wisconsin's aviation history, and joining was a great way
to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first
flight," said Wogahn.
According to Rose Dorcey, WAHF Membership Drive Chairperson,
Wogahn's membership helped the organization reach its 2003 goal of
100 new member/ supporters by December 17. In the final days of the
membership drive, the organization not only met but also exceeded
its goal with 102 new members coming on board.
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