The Grass Roots Flyer Newsletter
December 2021
Christmas tree all lit up, 2 new board member profiles, last glider flight of the season and snowplowing begins at Stanton.
November 2021
Pilot Accomplishments, winter storage and winter hours, fuel sales very high, Airport Manager’s Report
October 2021
Continuing shorter days of fall, several new pilot accomplishments, eagle on runway 27, fuel sales are up, shop business is very busy.
September 2021
Happy Labor Day, shorter hours with later sunrise and earlier sunset, pilot achievements, thanks to Josh Irlbeck, damage to runways, and a funeral at Hangar 1.
August 2021
Stanton Legend Clarence Hines passes away, several new pilot accomplishments, Airport Manager’s Report, volunteer program reinstated and help received from Bolander Construction for removal of concrete.
July 2021
New pilot qualifications, Cannon Valley Youth Orchestra, Stanton Squadron Civil Air Patrol open house, MSC having a great year, Manager’s report.
May/June 2021
The newsletter is back, 2 new glider solo pilots, Stanton hosts wedding reception, how many yellow cones, Pat Watson retires from board, Dan Wolbert joins board, airport is open to visitors.
April 2021
Stanton Squadron Civil Air Patrol Color Guard high recognition, marginal weather for flying but the shop keeps very busy, COVID restrictions still in place but hoping for relaxation soon, and opportunities for you to VOLUNTEER at Stanton!
March 2021
Tough weather for flying in February, 3rd annual ground school a success with 10 initial students, 3 flight reviews in February, very busy shop, FAA regulation question.
February 2021
We’re calling this our “snow” issue with overhead and plowing snow pictures, first endorsement of the year, annual report from Friends of Historic Carleton Airport, Cessna 140 restoration project, and the manager’s report.
January 2021
Airport Manager’s Report on “survival” during difficult COVID-19, a 2020 year-in-review with photos and statistics, 3rd Annual Ground School coming soon.
December 2020
Remodeling inside the building, new partial roof, funding needed for outside repairs, history of Carleton Airport, message from Stanton President, COVID procedures continue, and final soaring of the year.
November 2020
Stanton Airfield on WCCO TV “Finding Minnesota”, 3 new pilot qualifications, remodeling inside the main building, weather related issues include snowplowing early, airport manager’s report, and advising a high school student about a career in aviation.
October 2020
Kudo’s from a Korean War veteran’s family, new pilot achievements, fuel loads delivered, phone line problems fixed and the Airport Manager’s Report.