Pilot Gossman goes gold

Minnesota aviator Mitch Gossman recently completed the Fly Minnesota Passport Program. He received his custom leather flight jacket, aviator bag and hat at the Minnesota department of Transportation (MnDOT) office of Aeronautics, Friday, February 5, 2016. He was congratulated by Aeronautics Director Cassandra Isackson (left), Kathy Vesely, Assistant Director of Aeronautics (right), and Darlene Dahlseide, Fly Minnesota program manager (not shown).

Gossman, (center) was all smiles as he received his well-earned items and his gold certificate. He recounted several quick stories about airports he visited, and many wonderful people he met along the way. Readers may recall an article last June about Mitch Gossman who had the opportunity to Fly noted Minnesota TV personality Jason Davis to a number of airports to showcase Minnesota aviation and its great airports.

Congratulations Mitch who is the 36th Minnesota pilot to reach the Gold level! Congratulations to all 36 outstanding and safe aviators.