Nine new glider pilots, Ionia, MI

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Kudos to Tony Smit, FBO of Benz Aviation, Ionia, MI, for hosting a youth camp and soloing nine new glider pilots! Way to go, Tony!

[Sean Fidler]

Bravo Tony Smit. Unsung hero!

[Frank Whiteley]

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:42:40 AM UTC-6, wrote:
> Kudos to Tony Smit, FBO of Benz Aviation, Ionia, MI, for hosting a youth camp and soloing nine new glider pilots! Way to go, Tony!

Anything online about this? Like to share the love. Last time I checked this camp is done in conjunction with the Western Michigan Aviation Academy and because of funding is a closed camp, restricted to academy students. They were discussing the possibility of opening the camp to other interested youth. http://www.westmichiganaviation.org/aviation/summer-solo-glider-camp/

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On Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 8:42:40 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> Kudos to Tony Smit, FBO of Benz Aviation, Ionia, MI, for hosting a youth camp and soloing nine new glider pilots! Way to go, Tony!

Excellent!
Well done
UH

[Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot)]

Agreed, well done. Hope a decent percentage stays in down the road.