Pilots in the Michigan Challenge compete for national rankings. This year’s Michigan Challenge Champion is Pat Fogue from Columbia, Mo. He flies for IMTS
(International Manufacturing Technology Show)
1. Independence
Pilot: Phil Clinger
Battle Creek, Mich.
Sponsor: Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau
2. K-2
Pilot: Tim Midura
Marshallville, Ohio
Sponsor: Suburban Propane
3. Jimbalaya
Pilot: Jim Birk
Defiance, Ohio
Sponsor: Thai Summit
4. Perfect Calm
Pilot: Dennis Hall
Howell, Mich.
Sponsor: WellBridge of Brighton, WellBridge of Pinckney
5. Jedami
Pilot: Jerry Stephan
Howell, Mich.
Sponsor: Dr. Yanga
6. Six Plus Too
Pilot: Andy Baird
Dexter, Mich.
Sponsor: ITC a Fortis Company
7. Daydream
Pilot: Dawn McKenzie
Chicago, Ill.
Sponsor: The Dress Shop
8. Pixely
Pilot: Doug Hill
Merrill, Mich.
Sponsor: Bob and Sue Henshaw
9. Airways One
Pilot: Don Wertman II
Commerce Twp., Mich.
Sponsor: WHMI
10. Fore
Pilot: Wes Dickerson
Milford, Mich.
Sponsor: Oceola Township
11. Wind Dancer 2
Pilot: Rob Lykins
Shelby Twp., Mich.
Sponsor: Financial Plus Credit Union
12. God’s Promise
Pilot: Bill Sterner
Oxford, Mich.
Sponsor: A&L Parts Plus
13. Lucky Max
Pilot: Chuck Walz
Munith, Mich.
Sponsor: RE/MAX
14. Kaleidoscope
Pilot: Denny McGuire
Howell, Mich.
Sponsor: Aubree’s
15. Special Purpose
Pilot: Jeff Pestun
Holland, Mich.
Sponsor: The Willows at Howell
16. Wink
Pilot: Scott Strouse
Midland, Mich.
Sponsor: Bella Rose Salon & Med Spa
17. Dream Racer
Pilot: Chris Smart
Huntington, Ind.
Sponsor: Howell Public Schools
18. Superfluous
Pilot: Larry Coan
Livonia, Mich.
Sponsor: Roy’s Autoworks
19. IMTS
Pilot: Pat Fogue
Columbia, Mo.
Sponsor: IMTS
20. T Baby
Pilot: Marty Gauthier
Waterford, Mich.
Sponsor: Grupo Antolin
21. Joseph’s Coat
Pilot: Joey Gauthier
Waterford, Mich.
Sponsor: Law Office of Donald J. Neville
22. Sunrise
Pilot: Brian Prokuda
Fenton, Mich.
Sponsor: Bella’s Market
23. Boynton Critters
Pilot: Gordon Boring
Commerce Twp., Mich.
Sponsor: Kensington Inn
24. R-2
Pilot: Ken Myer
Fowlerville, Mich.
Sponsor: Howell Family Dentist
25. RE/MAX Platinum
Pilot: Jodi Leatherberry
Leslie, Mich.
Sponsor: RE/MAX
26. Celebration
Pilot: Mark Enszer
Saginaw, Mich.
Sponsor: Jonna’s Market
27. Mardi
Pilot: Sarah Johnson
Howell, Mich.
Sponsor: Advance Metal Alloys
28. Primary Gold
Pilot: Ron Groce
Mason, Mich.
Sponsor: First Impression Print & Marketing
29. Fast Track
Pilot: Matt Niemi
Carson City, Mich.
Sponsor: Patrick Financial Group
30. BOO
Pilot: Jim Lykins
Lake Orion, Mich.
Sponsor: Aalpha Business Products
31. Michigan CAT
Pilot: Rick Kerber
Wayland, Mich.
Sponsor: Michigan CAT and San Marino Excavating, INC.
32. Friendship
Pilot: Ralph Payne
Hastings, Mich.
Sponsor: Vista Springs
33. Sullair
Pilot: Shawn Raya
Oxford, Mich.
Sponsor: Sullair
34. Andy
Pilot: Ted Gauthier
Pontiac, Mich.
Sponsor: Chem-Trend LP
35. Shining Light
Pilot: Dave Seekell
Jackson, Mich.
Sponsor: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School
36. Even Higher
Pilot: Deven Cook
Battle Creek, Mich.
Sponsor: Moe’s BarBar Shop
47. Northern Lights
Pilot: Al Smith
Grass Lake, Mich.
Sponsor: Magnuson Hotel Howell
38. Captain America
Pilot: Ron Centers
Portage, Mich.
Sponsor: Eternity Brewing Company, L.LC.
39. Carousel
Pilot: Frank Campanale
Orchard Lake, Mich.
Sponsor: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston
40. Blue Diamond
Pilot: Bill Bussey
Longview, Texas
Sponsor: Mary’s Fabulous Chicken and Fish
41. BA 2
Pilot: Steve King
Midland, Mich.
Sponsor: Asahi Kasei Plastics North America
42. 2 | 42
Pilot: Phil Glebe
Brighton, Michigan
Sponsor: 2 | 42 Community Church
43. Old Cat
Pilot: Steve Mitchell
Streetsboro, Ohio
Sponsor: Zingerman’s
44. Candy Corn
Pilot: Travis Gauthier
Pontiac, Mich.
Sponsor: Block Brewing Company
45. Tumbleweed
Pilot: Jeffrey Barlett
Mentor, Ohio
Sponsor: Livingston Antique Outlet
46. Orange Crush
Pilot: Guy Gauthier
Henderson, Texas
Sponsor: Applebee’s
47. Red Headed Step Child
Pilot: Wayne Warren
Waterford, Mich.
Sponsor: Cedar Closet Self Storage LLP and U-Haul
48. Procrastination
Pilot: Scott King
Midland, Mich.
Sponsor: Wade Shows
49. Maveryx
Pilot: Steve Sitko
Jackson, Mich.
Sponsor: Dr. Paul Thielking
Announcer
Name: Tom Maynard
Pontiac, Mich.
Sponsor: Your Peace of Mind