Mon, Sep 08, 2008
Three Recognized At Luncheon
The Virginia Department of Aviation
recently presented the 2008 Virginia Aviation Awards to individuals
who have made significant contributions to aviation in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
William T. "Tim" Gaylord was named Virginia Airport Manager of
the Year for his achievements at the Middle Peninsula Regional
Airport, including accomplishing numerous runway and facility
improvements, important land acquisitions, and the construction and
leasing of new hangars. He was also instrumental in bringing
essential airborne critical care ambulance service to the Middle
Peninsula, Peninsula, and parts of the Eastern Shore of Virginia by
reaching agreement with LifeEvac of Virginia to base one of their
helicopters at the airport.
David L. Young received the Virginia Aviation Person of the Year
Award for his leadership role in training future aviation
professionals and promoting aviation education. As Dean of the
Liberty University School of Aeronautics, he has overseen the
design and approval of a new facility at Lynchburg Regional Airport
that will house the Liberty University aviation program. Mr. Young
serves on the Lynchburg Airport Commission and is a currently
certified flight instructor who regularly flies with students and
teaches the instrument ground school at Liberty University.
George Zahn was honored with the Virginia Lifetime Achievement
Award for his lifetime contributions to aviation in Virginia;
especially his role in the conversion of the existing West Point
Municipal Airport into the Middle Peninsula Airport. After many
years of planning, the first official meeting of the Middle
Peninsula Airport Authority took place in July 1999. In his
capacity as Chairman, Mr. Zahn oversaw approximately six million
dollars of capital improvements to the airport and provided the
leadership and expertise to bring together three county boards and
one town board to agree on issues related to the airport. His
insight and tireless dedication make him an important asset to
aviation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The recipients were recognized at a luncheon organized by the
Virginia Airport Operators Council (VAOC) on August 19, 2008 at the
Richmond Country Club in Richmond. Randall Burdette, Director of
the Virginia Department of Aviation, made the presentations.
The Virginia Airport Operators Council (VAOC) serves the common
interests of the owners, operators and users of the 66 public use
airports located throughout the State of Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Aviation continually strives to
become the standard of excellence amongst State Aviation Agencies
through; its cultivation of an advanced aviation system, a system
that is not only safe for consumers, but one that will provide
economic development opportunities throughout the Commonwealth; its
promotion and education of aviation and aviation related issues,
subsequently raising aviation awareness in the Commonwealth and
beyond; and by providing executive flight services for the
Commonwealth leadership.
More News
Aero Linx: International Business Aviation Council Ltd IBAC promotes the growth of business aviation, benefiting all sectors of the industry and all regions of the world. As a non->[...]
"During the annual inspection of the B-24 “Diamond Lil” this off-season, we made the determination that 'Lil' needs some new feathers. Due to weathering, the cloth-cove>[...]
Also: Bushcat Woes, Hummingbird 300 SL 4-Seat Heli Kit, Carbon Cub UL The newest Junkers is a faithful recreation that mates a 7-cylinder Verner radial engine to the airframe offer>[...]
Also: Seaplane Pilots Association, Rotax 916’s First Year, Gene Conrad After a decade and a half of struggling with the FAA and other aero-politics, G100UL is in production a>[...]
Also: Martha King Scholarship, Montaer Grows, Textron Updates Pistons, FlySto The FAA is hiring thousands of air traffic controllers, but the window to apply will only be open for >[...]
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.16.24)
See All