Local pilot John Barton presented with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
FAA's Allan Thilmany presents the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to local pilot John Barton. Photo by Arrowhead Eagles
The Arrowhead Eagles, a local nonprofit held its annual meeting on Saturday, May 15. Flight enthusiasts gathered at Skyport Lodge to hear from the FAA, talked about weather and survival planning, and recognized one of its member's distinguished career.
Allan Thilmany was the FAA Safety Team representative on hand and during the meeting, he presented the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award to Cook County's John Barton for over 50 years of safe flying.
John was a U.S. Air Force pilot and airline pilot/check airman for Sun Country Airlines.
John is currently the chair of the Grand Marais/Cook County Airport Commission and manager of Sawtooth Aviation.
WTIP's Rhonda Silence spoke with Arrowhead Eagles representative, pilot Mike Raymond to learn more about the meeting and the organization.
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