(first pilot-in-command to arrive at Galesburg Municipal Airport for the 2023 Fly-In who remained for the duration)
N46Y, Quinton Marty, arrived Wednesday, August 27th @ 4:45 p.m.
(awarded to the pilot whose direct route from his or her home airport to Galesburg was the longest in a Stearman)
Ken & Sonia McKenzie 11,172 NM from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, N63991
(awarded to the youngest pilot who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
N56772, 20 yers old, Born July 1, 2005 from Canton, OH, Thomas Preston
(awarded to the oldest person who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
Harry Ballance, Atlanta, GA N1714M, 84 Years Old, 11/14/1939
Presented to the owner of the Stearman whose restoration was completed closest to the date of the presentation of this award
N46592, Finished June 16, 2025, David Brown
N2779G Buzz #116 Shannon Elliot
For excellence in restoration of Army Stearmans
N46592 "03" David Brown, Warrenton, VA
For excellence in restoration of Navy Stearmans
N52129 Will Boswell, Mt. Vernon, MO
For excellence in restoration of civilian Stearmans
NC785H Brian Aukes 1930 Stearman Model 4E
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on custom Stearmans
N/A
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on military customer Stearmans
N735YP Trip Kelleher, Carmel, IN
N9914H "404", Michael Rutledge
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: Bob Kingston N54653 at 425';
Second: Matthew Wolford N2779G at 450’;
Tie for Third: Bryan Miller N68994 and Cal Tax N60657 at 475'
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: Rob Tekampe N1203M at 425’
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
Triple Tie for First: Matthew Sawhill N555BR, Brian Aukes N806RB, and Ric Woldow N802RB at 375';
Second: Phililip Wolford N347KF at 425’;
(for the flour bomb dropped closest to the center of the target)
First: Brian Aukes, pilot and bombardier, N806RB at 7’ 4";
Second: Daniel Wolford, pilot and bombardier, N42DB at 14’;
Third: Bob Pingston, pilot and bombardier, N54653 at 27’ 3"
(for landing closest to a designated line)
First: Bryan Miller N68994 at 20’;
Second: Matthew Wolford N2779G at 60’;
Third: Daniel Wolford N42DB at 1000’
First: Matt Sawhill N555BR;
Second: Dan Wolford N42DB;
Third: Brian Aukes N806RB
Tied for First: (Team Name "Lloyd's Gangsters") Lead: Aaron Marshall (N62917), John Nowicki (N4997V), Andrew Nall (N61525), and Logan Fifer (N59472)
Tied for First: (Team Name "Hornet Flight") Lead: Akshay Pendharkar (N60657), TJ Fuller (N57762), Blake Anderson (N4969N, and Vic Syracuse (N59457)
Second: (Team Name: “Gumbo Flight”) Lead: Brien Sager (N3993Y), Shannon Elliot (N2779G), Phillip Grice (N42DB) and Bobby Grice (N347KE)
First: with a hand of: 3 Aces queen High Pete Spear N42S;
Second: with a hand of: 3 Kings Ace High Stephanie Sisson N62465;
Third: with a hand of: 3 Deuces King High Marie Spear N57950
Presented to a Stearman documented to be of significant importance in the Stearman Aircraft Company’s history, or one that has been restored to replicate or preserve the historic accuracy of a civilian or military Stearman
N49739 from St. Petersburgh, FL, John Mohr
In recognition of sustained effort that contributed measurably to the continued success of the National Stearman Fly-In and greater Stearman community.
The award was presented to Brian Rosenstein.
What Stearman burned the most fuel during the 2023 National Stearman Fly-In. Presented by Lisa Woldow in memory of Don Grundstrom.
Stock category: Stephanie Sisson, N62465 172 gallons.
300+ hp category: Matthew Sawhill, N555BR 102.9 gallons.
Total Stearman fuel consumed: 4,766.60 gallons
