John
Riedl Jr.: Owner Airmotive Enterprises is a family business of the Riedl
family. John Sr. started the FBO here in 1958. John
Jr. eventually joined the team and assisted his father in the
flight training and FBO business. Many successful students
have received their training from John Jr. While John
still owns Airmotive he enjoys retirement and antiquing in
Duluth Minnesota.
Steve
Arhart: Vice President / Business Manager Steve Arhart came to Airmotive in 1987 to help us as a line
technician and forgot to leave. Now Steve is here to
assist you as our business manager. With 18 years of
experience Steve knows how to make your visit to Airmotive
enjoyable. Steve received his private pilots license here
in 1987. On your next visit Steve is looking forward to
assisting you.
Kai
Brings: Chief Flight Instructor Kai joined our staff in 2002. He is a CFI, CFII and MEI.
He has a long history in
instructing aviation and other fields. Kai has specialized in
instructing accelerated flight training and teaches the
10 day instrument course
and the 5-day commercial course.
He has successfully trained over 75 students in these courses.
Kai is also a Part 135 charter pilot and flies the C310 on those
trips.
Kai is originally from Germany but now calls Staples, MN his home.
Please call him with any questions you might have about instruction.
Andy
Dunlap: Aircraft Maintenance Andy Dunlap is our "Airplane Faith Healer" at
Airmotive. Andy has 20 years of experience here at
Airmotive working on all types of aircraft from gliders to
helicopters. Andy is a graduate of Winona Aviation
University (1978). He is a licensed A&P rated with
IA. Andy is here for all your maintenance needs.
whether it be converting to floats/skis or a complete engine
overhaul.
Dave
Ahlers: A&P, AI
Dave joined Airmotive in 2002. He has
been an A&P since 2002 and now holds his IA certificate. Dave
is involved in all aspects of aviation maintenance here at Airmotive. He
is is a Private Pilot ASEL and ASES."
