Richard Emery Jacobs
1937 ~ 2025
Captain Richard ‘Dick’ Jacobs, age 87, of Spring Valley, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health in Eau Claire. Dick was born in Lakeside Township, Minnesota to Alden and Belle (Headley) Jacobs on October 31, 1937.
He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1955. Dick joined the Naval Air Reserve in January of that same year. He attended Brainerd Junior College from 1956 until 1958. After that he went to the Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida, graduating in October of 1960. He was commissioned awarded his wings of Gold in the U.S. Marine Corps.
His initial post training assignment was to VMA-211 at El Toro Air Station flying the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. He was based at El Toro Air Station from 1960 to 1963. In late 1963 Dick was reassigned to Whiting Field in Milton, Florida as a flight instructor.
On October 16, 1965, Richard Jacobs married Ann Goedert in a military wedding in Jacksonville, Florida. His next assignment was with VMA-332 in Beaufort, South Carolina where his first child, Fred, was born in 1966. Shortly thereafter Dick deployed to Chy Lai, Viet Nam with VMA-311. At one point, in March of 1967, he was assigned as forward air controller. In 1968, now Major Richard Jacobs was released from USMC active duty allowing him to pursue airline employment.
Gerald Andrew Krisik
1934 ~ 2025
Captain Gerald “Jerry” Andrew Krisik, age 90, died at his home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Jerry was born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin on September 25, 1934. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm near Tony, Wisconsin, one of nine children. Jerry overcame childhood polio and always gave much credit to his father who took him to the Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis for treatment.
Jerry graduated from Glen Flora High School. His life story took a dramatic turn when he received his first airplane ride from his best friend, Tuffy Howard, in 1954. that 15-minute flight began a lifelong love of flying. The following summer, he used every dollar he saved and bought his first airplane, a used 1949 Taylorcraft BC-12 for $575. He didn’t know how to fly the plane and knew nothing about planes. He was late to milking that evening which angered his dad. Needless to say, his parents thought he was crazy when he told them he was late because he just bought an airplane! He soon earned his pilot’s license from instructor Elmer Wisherd. Later that year, Jerry worked as a crane operator for a logging operation on Outer Island on Lake Superior and would fly home from the island once a month - in his plane.
Janet L. Rogge, MD
1949 ~ 2025
Janet Louise Rogge, 75, of Seattle, Washington, died March 22, 2025, after a long illness. Janet was born on April 25, 1949, to Dr. Edgar and Celeste Rogge in Seattle. She grew up in the Laurelhurst neighborhood.
Her early education was at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. She then graduated from the University of Washington, attended George Washington University Medical School for two years and transferred to the University of Washington Medical School from which she graduated in 1974. Janet then completed a residency in dermatology from 1974-1978 at Oregon Health Science University. She was in practice as a private dermatologist in downtown Seattle for many years.
Janet possessed a charming and warm personality along with a playful and positive sense of humor. She found great joy in her many friendships and relished her travel adventures whether visiting Africa, mule riding in the Grand Canyon or white water rafting in Montana. Janet loved music, dancing to her vintage jukebox and being a member of the Magnolia Chorale for eight years. She was also an avid gardener and enthusiastic book club member.
Douglas Howard Parrott
1926 ~ 2025
Captain Douglas Howard Parrott, age 99, has slipped the surly bonds of the earth . . . . and touched the face of god. He passed away in his sleep at Roundup Memorial Healthcare.
Doug was born January 29, 1926 in Spokane, Washington. He grew up playing football, basketball and going to school. He got his love of aviation from his cousin Hank Troh who showed up one day in his airplane called The Bird.
Doug joined the navy after high school. World War II was in full swing and he was able to get into the flying cadets program. His training took a few years and he finally qualified in the TBM Avenger. He was stationed in Panama tasked with keeping the canal open for shipping.
After the war Doug went in partners on a crop dusting venture out of La Grande, Oregon. There he met Shirley at a New Years Eve dance in 1950. They were married 74 years.
Dean L. Monteith
1941 ~ 2024
Captain Dean Loftin Monteith, age 83, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Dean was born January 8, 1941, in Cando, North Dakota, to Roland and Lucille Monteith. Cando is near Devils Lake, ND. The Monteith family was blessed with four offspring; Dean was number three. His father Roland owned a light aircraft that he used primarily for fox hunting. The aviation bug bit Dean at 6 years old when he had his 1st airplane ride.
Dean graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1959 and went to North Dakota State University at Fargo, ND. Dean was a diligent and hardworking fellow which led him to ‘work his way through college.’ When asked about ‘his college major,’ Dean liked to respond, “Anything to Pass.” While at NDSU Dean completed the Air Force ROTC program earning him a commission in the United States Air Force.
Larry D. Patrick
1945 ~ 2024
Captain Larry Dale Patrick, age 79, was born on July 22, 1945, in Havre, Montana to Ardys Virginia Irene (Olson) Patrick and Russell Gale Patrick. He was the second of three sons (Charles was born in 1942 and Warren was born in 1955). Larry lived and worked on the family farm twenty miles north of Rudyard, MT. In his early years, Larry attended a one-room schoolhouse with his brother Chuck, several cousins and neighboring farm children. He attended the upper grades in Rudyard where the family purchased a “winter” home in town for schooling purposes. His father died unexpectedly at the age of 49 during the summer that Larry turned 16.
Larry graduated from Rudyard High School in 1963 and thereafter attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Great Falls College (MSU), Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. After college he enrolled in Herrod School of Aviation in Billings, MT, which was a six-month flying school that took students from not flying at all through their FAA Commercial and Instrument ratings.
David G. Hill
1937 ~ 2023
David Gardner Hill, 87, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away peacefully in Honolulu. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, David was a man of many passions and accomplishments.
A retired Navy veteran, David served his country with honor and distinction. His love for the skies didn’t stop there. After his service, he continued his career as a pilot for Northwest Airlines, mastering the art of flying, a skill he was immensely proud of.
David was a loving husband to Taiko Hill for 39 years. Their bond was one of mutual respect and deep affection, a testament to their enduring love.
A father to James (Andrea) Hill, Mark Hill, Sarie (Philip) Harris, Mari Hill, Amy (Nicholas) Olds, and a doting grandfather to four grandchildren, David’s family was his pride and joy. His love for them was evident in every interaction, every shared moment.
David was a man of intellect and curiosity. He loved puzzles and reading, always seeking to learn more about the world around him. His interests were vast and varied, from astronomy to architecture, reflecting his multifaceted personality.
Known for his kindness, humor, and intelligence, David was a beacon of light to those who knew him. His love for music filled their home with melodies, and his witty humor brought laughter and joy.
David was a “jack of all trades, master of one, flying”. His passion for flying was not just a career, but a calling. It was a part of who he was, a symbol of his limitless spirit and his constant pursuit of freedom.
David leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and learning. His memory will continue to inspire and guide us. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
His journey has been a flight well flown.
(~ Bob Gould)
Terry Juliar
1938 ~ 2024
Captain Terry Arden Juliar, age 86, of Minnetrista, MN was born July 4, 1938, at St. Clair, MN. Terry was the youngest child of Ralph and Rosalia Juliar of St. Clair where he lived and worked the life of a southern Minnesota 'farm kid.' Despite winning a few 4H ribbons for his Black Angus cattle, he determined by high school that farm life was not for him. Seeds were sewn in the attic of that farmhouse where he spent hours building model airplanes and dreaming of life in the clouds.
At the young age of 15, Terry met the love of his life, Nadine Buckhaus at a Youth Fellowship event at church, and within a few weeks of their high school graduation they were married in Mankato, MN. Shortly thereafter they headed west to Los Angeles, California, riding in an unreliable hotrod loaded with a few suitcases, a box of tools, and big dreams.
Terry attended the Northrop Aviation Institute, now Northrop University, at Inglewood, California. A couple of productive years later, Terry and Nadine returned to Minnesota with a freshly acquired FAA Aircraft & Powerplant Mechanics license in hand. Terry had acquired many certifiable aviation skills and was ready for a career in the golden era of aviation. What followed was an improbable path.
Leland K. Ozawa
1943 ~ 2024
Captain Leland K. Ozawa, age 80, died on September 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada of pneumonia. He was born on December 16, 1943 at Queens’s Hospital, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to parents Walter Minoru Ozawa and Catherine Keonaona Sims.
‘Lee’ was the second of four siblings, there was an older brother and a younger brother and sister. His father was a GP medical doctor, and his mother Catherine was a nurse. These parents discerned that Lee needed direction and discipline, upon reaching high school age he was enrolled in Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia, graduating with the class of 1961. After high school Lee enlisted in the Marine Corps and served a single term enlistment.
Briefly after the USMC Lee studied at the University of Utah. Sometime around this era he began general aviation pilot instruction at airports near Salt Lake City. The bulk of his ratings and initial flight time were acquired in or near Salt Lake City. Thereafter, the quest for airline employment began.
James D. Houdek
1938 ~ 2024
Captain James Houdek, age 85, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Amazingly, September 18th is the Feast Day for the patron saint of aviators and pilots, Saint Joseph of Cupertino.
James Dean Houdek was born December 19, 1938, to James C. and Marie ‘Mae’ Sedlak Houdek in Crete, Nebraska. He was one of four children, the third child. ‘Jim’ grew up farming with his family in rural southeast Nebraska. During his senior year he moved to Columbus, Nebraska. He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1956. Farm life in rural Nebraska demanded a strong work ethic and attention to task. Jim met those standards. After high school Jim became a welder. Driving home one night after a long cold day on the job, Jim saw a billboard touting “Air Force, a great way of life.” It was then he decided to join the USAF and learn to fly.
Norman R. Anderson
1933 ~ 2024
Captain Norman ‘Andy’ Anderson, age 91, died on September 20, 2024, from the effects of Parkinson’s and associated infections. He was born to Anthony and Miriam Miles Anderson at Lawrence Park, PA on August 21, 1933. Andy was the youngest of 3 sons, his older brothers were Tony and Harold.
Andy’s father, Anthony Anderson, had retired from the US Army. His service included duty as a drummer in the Army Band and service during WW 1. His post-retirement employment was with General Electric. Andy’s mother Miriam, was an elementary school teacher.
The family abode was in Lawrence Park, PA just east of Erie, PA. No doubt Andy could recall many brutal winters and yet in the summer months he often swam in Lake Erie. As a youngster, each summer Andy could be found on the public ball fields playing baseball with his pals. While in high school Andy distinguished himself as an athlete. He played the position of end on the football team. He most distinguished himself as a star basketball player, earning himself a full basketball scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh.
David R. Wooden
1932 ~ 2024
Captain David R. Wooden, age 91, died July 22, 2024 at Grand Itasca Clinic in Minnesota after an auto accident that occurred the afternoon of July 18, 2024.
Dave was born on November 26, 1932, at Riverside, IL to Richard and Susan (McLaughlin) Wooden. He was a good student with a bent toward technology and science. After high school he attended college in his home state - Illinois. In late 1952 & early 1953 the United States was deeply engrossed in the Korean War. It was no surprise that his local Draft Board sent Dave a notice of inquiry preceding induction into the Army. Dave opted to enlist in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet rather than face induction into the Army as a draftee.
Joseph B. Heye
1939 ~ 2024
Captain Joseph B. Heye, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Olympia on Thursday, July 25th with family by his side. Joe was humble, kind, and a devout Catholic, attending St. Mary's Catholic Church in South Tacoma. He was born in Olympia on Feb 9th, 1939, the son of Adolph and Agnes Heye - Joe had three younger siblings.
Joe attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School and for high school, went on to attend St. Edward Seminary in Kenmore, WA with the intention of possibly joining the priesthood. He continued in the seminary until he completed a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. He decided not to go into the priesthood and left the seminary in 1961. At that time, the conflict in Vietnam was escalating with the beginning of the Army draft.
Hans Abrahamsen
1927 ~ 2024
Captain Hans J. Abrahamsen, age 96, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away peacefully at home on May 12, 2024. He was born September15, 1927 and grew up on a dairy farm in Askov, MN.
His boyhood dream was to be a pilot. After serving in the Army, graduating from Macalester College and then serving in the Air Force, he achieved his goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot for Northwest Airlines.
Midway through his flying career he bought a farm near Coates, MN and found great satisfaction in running a farm. He retired from flying at age 57 but continued to actively farm until age 78. He was still cutting his lawn with his John Deere mower at age 95.
In 1956 he married Phyllis Bailey. Together they had two daughters, Karen and Susan. Becoming a father was one of the greatest moments of his life. He found much joy in spending time with his young daughters and later his grandchildren.
Hans is preceded in death by his parents Hans and Carrie, all eight of his siblings, Jens, Karl, Magdeline, Lillian, Mildred, Ina, Eldon, Nettie and his beloved dog Freckles. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Phyllis, daughters Karen (Logan) and Susan, grandchildren Nick (Alex), Sammi (Joey), Jacob, Josh (Jordan), Marissa (Jonathan) and great grandchildren Noelle, Hannah, Lilly, Luke, Isaac, Micah.
( ~ Abrahamsen family)
Karl Marvin Kunz
1936 ~ 2024
Captain Karl Marvin Kunz, age 87, of Hudson, Wisconsin, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Hudson Hospital in Hudson, Wisconsin. Karl was born on April 29, 1936, to parent's Alfred and Mary (Jensen) Kunz in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Young Karl grew up in Western Wisconsin, attending high school in Menomonie. He was smitten by the aviation bug as a teenager and delved deep into classifications and specifics of aircraft so abundant in the post WWII era.
Concurrently Karl met his future wife in high school and neither one dated anyone else. Karl and Virginia (Thibado) were united in marriage on August 26, 1954, in Downsville, Wisconsin. Together they raised two children.
It was no surprise to family and friends that Karl opted to acquire a FAA Mechanic A&P license in St. Paul, MN, given his intense interest in aviation. Karl began his Northwest Airlines career as a mechanic at St. Paul Airport on May 06, 1959. As the transition to jet aircraft arrived at NWA there also arrived a short-lived opportunity for Karl to qualify as an airline pilot. Karl grasped that opportunity and obtained the necessary FAA pilot ratings to qualify him for future pilot employment.
William Russell Smith
1942 ~ 2024
Captain William Russell Smith, age 81, of Osceola, Missouri passed away on May 18, 2024 at Truman Manor Nursing Home. Known to his friends as Russ, he was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 23, 1942 to Ethel and Bunyon Smith.
Russ was an energetic and industrious child starting his working career at the age of nine. Each morning at 0400, he and his beloved dog Princess would get up, roll and deliver newspapers on his bike and then go on to school. He did this through his early teens. Russ had other jobs that contributed to his character and work ethics; selling papers at the Rose Bowl, working at a hula hoop manufacture, pumping gas, and raising rabbits that he sold to the local market.
After graduating from Temple City High School, Russ enlisted for four years in the US Air Force. His military specialty was as a Security Specialist. This duty took him to stations in Alaska, Spain, and Kansas. While in the Air Force Russ discovered general aviation through the military aeroclubs. In time he acquired a FAA Commercial license with a Certified Flight Instructor rating. He thereafter built flight time working as a CFI.
Stuart Thomas Ecker
1942 ~ 2024
Captain Stuart Thomas Ecker, age 81, a cherished resident of Wickenburg, Arizona, died in a tragic road accident on July 9th, 2024 near Bozeman, Montana. Born on July 10, 1942, in Canton, Ohio to parents Edgar Norris Ecker and Sue (Thomas) Ecker. There was one sibling, his brother Robert Norris Ecker.
Stu attended high school in Canton, Ohio where he was regarded as a good student and athlete. After high school Stu migrated to Arizona where he earned BS and MS degrees in Engineering at the University of Arizona. Along the way he was smitten with the aviation bug. Stu acquired the entry level FAA ratings and began to build flight time in the extensive general aviation community found in Arizona.
When his ratings and flight time permitted, he applied for employment with major airlines and was granted an interview with Northwest Airlines. Stuart Ecker began his long-time employment with Northwest Airlines on February 27, 1967. Arizona to Minnesota in February must have been a physical shock!
Bruce Robert Olson
1941 ~ 2024
Captain Bruce Olson, age 82, of St. Pete Beach, FL, passed away peacefully, January 24, 2024. He was born on April 03, 1941 to Robert and Eve (Johnson) in Minneapolis, MN.
Bruce attended Gustavus Adolphus College and had a 30 plus year career as a pilot for Northwest Airlines where he was proud to be an early Captain of the Boeing 757. He loved watching sports, especially football, hockey and golf. His day wasn't complete until he finished the crossword from the paper. Bruce enjoyed taking care of the neighbors' condos and cars when they were away to make sure they were ready for them when they returned.
The neighbors of Bruce in Florida submit numerous reports on his generosity and kindness. Comments such as, “I will always remember what a wonderful man he was” abound when his name is mentioned.”
Bruce is survived by two sons, Chris (Karin) of Minneapolis, MN and Matt of Hilo, HI; two granddaughters, Annika and Greta; two brothers, Willy and Larry; and former wife, Karyl. He is preceded in death by wife, Gayle; sister, Kathy; and granddaughter Amanda.
(~ Olson Family)
Joseph M. Maricelli
1939 ~ 2024
Captain Joseph Marion Maricelli, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Joe Maricelli was born to Ray and Florence Maricelli on December 06, 1939 in Merryville, LA. He graduated from Merryville High School in 1957. He was awarded a football scholarship to Northwestern State College (now NSU) in Natchitoches, LA. He enrolled at NSC where he played football in the positions of fullback and halfback and joined ROTC. He was named All Gulf States Conference team while at NSC. He married Rosalind Jeans in July 1959. They had their first child, Neal, in April 1960. Their second child, Yvonne, was born in April 1962. Joe graduated from NSC with a bachelor’s degree in 1962.
David J. Rolczynski
1942 ~ 2024
Captain David Joseph Rolczynski, 81, of Enumclaw, Washington, died peacefully at home July 30, 2024. He was born November 1, 1942 in Missoula, Montana to parents Joseph and Jean Rolczynski.
Dave led an extraordinary life, filled with love for his family and friends, a career that took him around the world, and a thirst for knowledge that shaped his entire life.
Dave was a curious kid. From asking his friend’s mom for her oatmeal cookie recipe at 4 years old, to disassembling his parents’ clocks, building ham radios from spare parts, and even attempting to make grenades in the basement, Dave loved anything exciting and mechanical. He thrived on the satisfaction of learning how the world works. As a teen, he built hot rods to drive his friends around, and after conquering automobiles, his next goal was to build an airplane!
William Marchessault
1948 ~ 2024
William "Bill" Marchessault, age 75, NWA Flight Attendant and RNPA Member, died July 25, 2024 from complications with Lewy Body Dementia. Bill is survived by sister Tessa, brothers Patrick, Steve and John, many nieces and nephews, an abundance of cousins, and an amazingly large group of loving friends. Bill is the eldest of seven children of Bob and Marge who made Minnesota their home after Bill's birth in California.
Raised in Bloomington, he was in the first graduating class of Kennedy High School, served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War, and later earned an Associate Degree in Business at Normandale College.
Bill joined Northwest Airlines in 1973, when men were just beginning to work as flight attendants. Using his business background, with approval of the airlines, he developed a line of NWA logoed accessories and clothing which became a must have by the company employees. He continued his career as Northwest merged with Delta Airlines and retired after 47 years as a flight attendant. Bill was a collector of artifacts from the 30s,40s and 50s, including items from NWA's past, which prompted him to become one of the founding members of The Northwest Airlines History Center where he served as Secretary on the Board of Directors for 20 years.
Bill was always a gentleman, kind to everyone, dressed impeccably, had a great sense of humor, and would do anything to contribute to the well-being of his family and friends. Bill has packed his bags one last time for a non-return layover with our Creator. Our loss is great, but we have gained an angel in heaven to help guide us. Bill is preceded in death by his father Robert, mother Margery, sister Mary Ann, and brother Michael.
Memorials preferred to Lewy Body Dementia Association or the Northwest Airlines History Center at 10100 Flying Cloud Drive, STE A306, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. A memorial Service was held on August 08, 2024.
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(-Marchessault family)
Floyd L. Creekmore
1940 - 2023
Captain Floyd Larry Creekmore passed away December 27, 2023, in Kalispell at the age of 83. Julie Ann, his loving wife and soul mate of 57 years, passed away at the age of 80, less than four months later, on April 15th at their home on Echo Lake.
In 2019, Larry underwent surgery in Kalispell for a neuroendocrine tumor located in his small intestine. Sadly, the initial surgery involved numerous complications which required many subsequent surgeries leaving him in an ICU stay for 8 weeks, plus an additional four weeks at the Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital before finally returning home. For the next four and half years, he battled the resulting complications of his many surgeries. He was a true fighter until the end.
Julie Ann was a tremendous caregiver and took wonderful care of Larry during those four and half years. She was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) a month after Larry's passing and was gone less than three months later. Larry and Julie Ann were amazing people who touched so many lives of those who knew them. They will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
James Philip Miller
1943 ~ 2022
Captain Philip Miller, age 79. Philip was born in Chinook, Montana to Henry and Marguerite Miller, the eldest of three children. The family moved to the Kona Ranch outside of Missoula, Montana in 1957.
A precocious boy, he would pack into the Bitterroot Mountains on horseback spending several days tending to his many traps. Or he could be found in the cowboy bunkhouse tearing into an in-operative radio or television set. His father had worked for Lockheed pre-WW II. There was always an airplane around the ranch, and someone to “give the kid” a ride. Later, Philip would log flying hours over that same terrain while spotting cattle that had wandered away from the herd.
Employment at Johnson’s Flying Services in Missoula, Montana enabled Philip to pay for his initial flight training and earn his private license shortly after his 16th Birthday. His passion for flying had begun. The time spent in the cockpit nurtured his eagerness to become an airline pilot, along with his desire to sit in the left seat of “the biggest and the best”. From a PA-11 Cub to the “Queen of the Skies”, he never surrendered that goal. He returned to Johnson’s building more flight time in one of the front seats of the C-47 (DC-3) firefighting, hauling cargo, and spraying for insects…
He attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and the US Naval Academy in Maryland. His time at Annapolis was cut short with the untimely death of his father. Returning to Montana to work the ranch and fulfill several government road building projects, he graduated from Montana State University in 1965, remaining in the US Navy reserve until 1967.
David Phillips Good
1942 – 2024
Captain David Good, age 82, passed away at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida on January 27, 2024. Dave was born in Minneapolis, MN, on January 8, 1942, before moving to Pittsburgh during WWII and then on to Chicago after WWII. Dave’s younger brother, Bill, was born in Pittsburgh because their father worked for Westinghouse on the Manhattan Project. They both grew up in Chicago and attended North Park Academy. Dave graduated in 1960 and Bill in 1963. Both were competitive athletes and won many medals and trophies as speed skaters. Dave was the best big brother imaginable.
After a short tenure in community college, Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in September 1961. He completed USMC basic training at the Recruit Depot at San Diego, CA. Thereafter, he was sent to NAS Memphis for Avionics Technician training. While there he learned about and applied for the Marine Aviation Cadet (MARCAD) program. He was eventually accepted into Naval Aviator Training as a MARCAD. This training was all conducted in Pensacola and included the T-34 at NAS Saufley, the T-28 at NAS Whiting, followed by multi-engine and instrument training in the TC-45J back at NAS Saufley.