Lee Bottom's Ginger Davidson Wins Hoosier Hospitality Award

Indiana Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Makes Presentation At State Capitol

Lee Bottom Flying Field's Ginger Davidson was recognized on Wednesday by Indiana’s Lt. Governor Becky Skillman for her outstanding contributions to the tourism industry. During a ceremony at the State House, Ginger received one of twenty-two 2011 Lt. Governor’s Hoosier Hospitality Awards which recognize a high level of service in tourism-related jobs.

 

(L-R) IN Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Ginger Davis

“These are just a few of the Hoosiers who go the extra mile to make guests feel welcome,” said Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman. “Indiana’s trademark hospitality is a result of their hard work and positive attitude.”

Lee Bottom Flying Field

Ginger’s award was unique in that it also represented an airport as a tourist destination. Through her continued hard work and efforts to promote airports as something more than a place where airplanes land and take off, she has brought positive attention to an industry long overlooked for its tourism potential.

submitted by: David Newill

Autographed Copies of Condor Cross Country Book Available

Frank Paynter has published a book on Cross Country Soaring using Condor Flight Simulator.

Frank participated in more contests than any other US pilot in 2009 and is scheduled to particiapte in 12 this year. He also races on Condor during the winter season and writes the Condor articles for Soaring Magazine. He is putting his practical knowledge into tips for improving your cross country and racing skills using Condor.

More details regarding the book are available at:
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books/Paynter/CrossCountrySoaringWithCondor.htm

We can pick up autographed copies from Frank at the Region 6 North Contest and have them at Alex Airport on June 11th. They are $20. Any CISS members who would like an autographed copy should email John Earlywine at jke4034@aol.com by May 23rd.

'Bob' has new Friends

'Bob' joined the flying fun at the airport on Sunday May 8th. Todd Rutledge and Don Taylor both made flights and reported they were pleased with the flight characteristics of the 1-34.

Todd and Don join Nyal Williams and Ron Clarke (2 flights) on the growing list of CISS pilots who have flown the new 1-34. Make plans now to join this elite group. The Make and Model checkout list is available on the CISS Web Site in the Documents section. Copies of the 1-34 Handbook are also available there. Complete the single page of questions and bring them to the airport, complete a cockpit familiarization discussion, have your logbook endorsed to keep the insurance company happy and you are all set to join the list. Todd, Don, Nyal and Ron can answer any questions you may have based on their recent flight experience.

Congratulations

On Sunday May 8, David Waymire accomplished his first solo glider flight in the CISS Blanik L-23.

He is an experienced airplane private pilot and wants to add his glider rating in the near future.
Congratulations David!