(first pilot-in-command to arrive at Galesburg Municipal Airport for the 2023 Fly-In who remained for the duration)
Marie Spear arrived Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. from in Stearman N57950.
(awarded to the pilot whose direct route from his or her home airport to Galesburg was the longest in a Stearman)
Edward "Ted" Miller flew 1,717 m from Santa Rosa, CA, in Stearman N9923H.
(awarded to the youngest pilot who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
Jonathan Sager Granbury, 26 years old, born March 02, 1997, Stearman N175MD.
(awarded to the oldest person who, acting as pilot-in-command, landed a Stearman upon its arrival for the 2023 Fly-In)
Harry Balance, born November 10, 1939, 83 years old flying Stearman N1714M.
Presented to the owner of the Stearman whose restoration was completed closest to the date of the presentation of this award
N64Y Model 75 test flight 05-12-2023, Quentin Marty, Highstown, New Jersey
Stearman N9695 Buzz 405, Bill Hertel, N59695 Model 75a, Granvukry, Texas
For excellence in restoration of Army Stearmans
N59293, Mike & Andrew Porter, Buzz No. 12.
For excellence in restoration of Navy Stearmans
N69389, Doug Moore, Buzz No. 226.
For excellence in restoration of civilian Stearmans
N/A
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on custom Stearmans
N175MD, Jonathan Sagar.
In recognition of creativity and workmanship on military customer Stearmans
N59457, Vic Syracuse
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: N75NM, Nick Morales, 290 ft;
Second: N4939N, Brett Anderson, 370 ft;
Second: N42DB, Daniel Wolford, 370 ft.;
Third: N52287, Brian Vallero, 375 ft.
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: N175MD, Jonathon Sagar, 275 ft
(shortest distance from start of take-off roll until airborne)
First: N69249, Dan Sokolowski, 280 ft;
Second: N802RB, Ric Woldow, 285 ft;
Third: N806RB, Brian Aukes, 315 ft
(for the flour bomb dropped closest to the center of the target)
First: N57762, Todd Anderson, 16 ft 9 in;
Second: N4939N, Brett Anderson, 19 ft 7 in;
Third: N69249, Dan Sokolowski, 30 ft 1 in.
(for landing closest to a designated line)
First: N57762, Todd Anderson, 175 ft;
Second: N52287, Brian Vallero, 180ft;
Third: N806RB, Brian Aukes, 200 ft.
First: N1535M, Brian Rosenstein;
Second: N63806, Bob Swint;
Third: N42DB, Daniel Wolford
First: Pratt Pack: N802RB, Ric Woldow; N555BR, Matthew Sawhill; N69249, Dan Sokolowski; N806RB, Brian Aukes.
Second: First Place: N42DB, Daniel Wolford; N1535M, Brian Rosenstein; N2779G, Brian Vallero; N61776, John Flatt.
First: Rob Tekampe– Pair of 8's A High;
Second: Bob Swint– Pair of Queens K High;
Third: Roger Brown– Pair of J's 10 High
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
N/A
In recognition of sustained effort that contributed measurably to the continued success of the National Stearman Fly-In and greater Stearman community. Presented by Brett Anderson, SRA.
This award was presented to Jim Ratliff for his 28years of spirited attendance and participation at the fly-in.
What Stearman burned the most fuel during the 2023 National Stearman Fly-In. Presented by Lisa Woldow in memory of Don Grundstrom.
Stock category: N1714M, Harry Balance, 146.9 gallons.
300+ hp category: N555BR, Matt Sawhill, 79 gallons.
Total Stearman fuel consumed: 3777.4 gallons
