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Passionate pilot wins King School’s sweepstakes

By General Aviation News Staff · May 26, 2015 ·

Blake Godfrey, a passionate pilot, CFI, and newly hired airline pilot, has won the King Schools Alaska Seaplane Rating Sweepstakes.

Blake, of Taylor, Arizona, takes home a package of prizes that includes a seaplane rating and bush pilot flying vacation at Alaska Floats and Skis in Talkeetna, Alaska.

Seaplane LandingBlake and a companion will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Alaska where they will stay at the Alaska Floats and Skis Pilot Lodge on Christensen Lake. While there, Blake will earn his seaplane rating and enjoy a bush flying course. He will also receive a King Get-It-All Kit and $1,000 spending money for his vacation.

Approach to Christensen Lake
Approach to Christensen Lake

“We can’t imagine a better winner. Blake loves learning new things about flying,” John King said.

“Fulfilling his dream of earning his seaplane rating will be an over-the-top thrill for him,” added Martha King.

“King Schools has helped me succeed as a pilot from private through CFI, and now to the airlines, and beyond,” noted Blake. “Winning this sweepstakes is really a dream come true.”

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