Scholarship Recipient

The sky is not the limit, in fact, it is home, thanks to organizations like Wings of the North. Hi! I am Larissa Vculek, your 2017 Dubay Scholarship winner. I am extremely grateful to be awarded this year’s scholarship, and had a blast attending the Pancake Feed, seeing the museum, meeting the members, and learning what Wings of the North is all about. What an awesome organization and great members! Now to a brief history on my involvement with aviation. My dad got his Private Pilot’s license when he was 18 and has flown on the side ever since. For…

After graduating high school in 2010, I attended Lake Superior College in Duluth Mn and Fon Du Lac Tribal and Community College out of Cloquet Mn. In the spring of 2013 I graduated FDLTCC with both an Associate of Science and Associate of Arts degree. I also finished their law enforcement program so I am currently POST certified in Minnesota. The following fall I enrolled at the University of Minnesota, Mankato to finish their Professional Flight program. I will be graduating the spring of 2015. Aviation Training: Private Pilot, Instrument rating, Commercial Single Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land, Tail Wheel…

I usually begin my story with calling myself the "Unexpected Pilot." A couple of weeks ago I passed my private pilot written exam and Wow, was that a challenge! My next goal is to obtain my private pilot license and then to go on and get my instrument rating, really extending the type of flying and conditions which I am qualified for. In all honesty I am still in awe of the whole process. I am challenged everyday beyond what I thought I could do and it is tough indeed. I have a wonderful support team of instructors at Inflight…

I am currently pursuing my private pilot's license and am enrolled as a freshmen at the University of North Dakota's Aviation program for Fall 2013. My plan is to leave UND with a Commercial rating in order to join the Navy and become a Naval aviator which I will spend the rest of my life perfecting the art of flight Thank you, Aaron Halpin

Hi Melanie, I hope all is well. I just wanted to pass on the good news that with the help of the Wings of the North and the James Dubay scholarship I earned my private pilot’s license two weeks ago. Despite having my check ride cancelled four times in a row due to weather, we were finally able to take off in clear, albeit slightly windy weather after deicing the plane a few times. I wanted to say thank you again to everyone at Wings of the North for their support and I couldn’t have done it without the help…