(first pilot-in-command to arrive at Galesburg Municipal Airport for the 2023 Fly-In who remained for the duration)
N57950, PT-17A, Marie Spear, arrived Wednesday, August 28th @ 2:16 p.m.
(awarded to the pilot whose direct route from his or her home airport to Galesburg was the longest in a Stearman)
Ted Miller 1,717 NM, N9923H Buzz# 003, Santa Rosa, CA
(awarded to the youngest pilot who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
N61525 N2S-1 at 29 years old Born on April 17, 1995, Drew Nall
(awarded to the oldest person who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
Harry Ballance, Atlanta, GA N1714M, 84 Years Old, 11/14/1939
Presented to the owner of the Stearman whose restoration was completed closest to the date of the presentation of this award
N747Q, N2S-3 Recall Stearman, Tom Torchia, Oro Valley, AZ
N52588 Luis Villar
For excellence in restoration of Army Stearmans
N61322 Jon Rising
For excellence in restoration of Navy Stearmans
N3953B David Brown
For excellence in restoration of civilian Stearmans
NC785H Brian Aukes 1930 Stearman Model 4E
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on custom Stearmans
N347KF Wolford Family
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on military customer Stearmans
N57929 Bill Lucey
N5413N “The Beast”, Ric Woldow
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: Mike Rutledge N9914H at 230’;
Second: Aaron Marshall N62917 at 320’;
Third: Bryan Miller N68994 at 375’
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: Rob Tekampe N1203M at 400’
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: Mike Turner N74031 at 230’;
Second: Coleman Fait N51876 at 245’;
Third: Mike Turner N74031 at 230’
(for the flour bomb dropped closest to the center of the target)
First: Mike Turner, pilot, Bombardier Bridget Turner N74031 at 33’;
Second: Brian Aukes N806RB at 40’;
Third: Aaron Marshall, pilot, Bombardier Amy Marshall N62917 at 46’
(for landing closest to a designated line)
First: Brett Anderson N57762 at 0’;
Second: Brian Vallero N52287 at 75’;
Third: Cal Tax N60657 at 120’
First: Mike Turner N74031;
Second: Daniel Wolford N373VU;
Third: Robert Swint N63806
First: (Team Name" "Pratt") Lead: Ric Woldow (N802RB), Mike Turner (N74031), Matthew Sawhill (N555BR), and Brian Aukes (N806RB) points awarded, 293
Second: (Team Name: “The New Guys”) Lead: Stu Olmsted (N3718C), Bob Swint (N63806), Brian Vallero (N52287) and Drew Nall (N61525) points awarded, 176
First: with a hand of: Straight 9 high Straight Chris Sheriff ;
Second: with a hand of: Straight 7 high Straight Tye Hammerle;
Third: with a hand of: 2 pair 2 & 4, Ric Woldow
Presented to a Stearman documented to be of significant importance in the Stearman Aircraft Company’s history, or one that has been restored to replicate or preserve the historic accuracy of a civilian or military Stearman
A75N1, N5413N, “THE BEAST”, Ric Woldow
In recognition of sustained effort that contributed measurably to the continued success of the National Stearman Fly-In and greater Stearman community.
The award was presented to Jeanne Conlon.
What Stearman burned the most fuel during the 2023 National Stearman Fly-In. Presented by Lisa Woldow in memory of Don Grundstrom.
Stock category: Todd Anderson, 176.8 gallons.
300+ hp category: Brian Aukes, 158 gallons.
Total Stearman fuel consumed: 4,917.2 gallons
