Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Iowans Excited About Flying ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://flyiowa.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://flyiowa.org/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” include_categories=”all” show_author=”off” show_categories=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Obrecht Elected President Elect at Annual Meeting](https://flyiowa.org/obrecht-elected-president-elect-at-annual-meeting/) - IAPG director Adam Obrecht was named President–Elect at the Annual Meeting held November 20, 2021 at Camp Dodge. He will serve a one-year tern and succeed Dick Westbrook who will become Past-President. In other business, Nikki Kyle of Ames and Ed Soenke of West Des Moines were elected IAPG Directors. Big news at the meeting was Dick Westbrook’s - [IAPG Board of Directors Statement on the Passing of Chuck McDonald](https://flyiowa.org/iapg-board-of-directors-statement-on-the-passing-of-chuck-mcdonald/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] September 9, 2022: Ankeny, IA – The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group (IAPG) regrets to report the passing of its long-time Executive Director, Chuck McDonald (Charles H. McDonald Obituary). Chuck had a passion for aviation and grew IAPG into an effective non-profit organization providing positive aviation exposure to tens - [Iowa Boy Scouts Laud IAPG Support](https://flyiowa.org/iowa-boy-scouts-laud-iapg-support/) - At a reception at the Embassy Club Des Moines Wednesday, January 19, scouting executive Todd Eipperle (right) awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to IAPG Past President Mike Vogt (left) and Executive Director Chuck McDonald (center). This was for organizing an aviation merit badge jamboree on October 9, 2021. The event was attended by 150 Scouts - [Boy Scouts Thank IAPG for Aviation Badge Support](https://flyiowa.org/boy-scouts-thank-iapg-for-aviation-badge-support/) - Chuck McDonald accepted a plaque from John Mangin, a Boy Scout leader, on behalf of Iowa Aviation Promotion Group for its steadfast support of the Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge. Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 133 of Carlisle Iowa have been attending yearly Iowa Aviation Rallies at Ankeny Airport for over five years. The majority - [Vogt, Westbrook, and McDonald Re-Elected IAPG Directors](https://flyiowa.org/vogt-westbrook-and-mcdonald-re-elected-iapg-directors/) - At the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Annual Meeting of Members on November 16, 2019, Mike Vogt IAPG President was re-elected to a three-year term as Director. Dick Westbrook, President-elect, and Chuck McDonald Secretary/Treasurer were also re-elected Directors for three year terms. Chuck McDonald was elected to a one-year term as Secretary/Treasurer. About 40 members and - [Showcase YOUR Airport!](https://flyiowa.org/showcase-your-airport/) - Fly Iowa has been an annual Iowa Aviation icon for over 25 years. It's a grand opportunity to spotlight your airport and city with a family-friendly free fun event as a community event at your airport. Showcase what your local airport means and does for your community. It's a huge value for the vitality of - [IAPG Receives IPPA Gift](https://flyiowa.org/iapg-receives-ippa-gift/) - At its meeting on June 17, 2016, IAPG received a gift of $1500 to be used in advancing its youth aviation education initiatives. IAPG President Bill Weyers is shown accepting a $1500 check from Mike Roe, President of the Iowa Public Airports Association. - [Westbrook Elected IAPG President](https://flyiowa.org/westbrook-elected-iapg-president/) - At its "virtual" annual meeting on November 21, Richard Westbrook was elected President of Iowa Aviation Promotion Group. Mike Vogt moved to the post of Past President and Chuck McDonald was re-elected Secretary/Treasurer. A Bylaw amendment to increase the IAPG Board size from nine to eleven seats was also passed. Members elected or re-elected to ## Pages - [Home](https://flyiowa.org/) - Iowa Aviation Promotion Group promotes Fly Iowa & other activities to grow general aviation activity, participation, knowledge & appreciation within Iowa. - [Aviation Scholarship Programs](https://flyiowa.org/education/flight-scholarship-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JZYENY4M9MJ76″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Donate to Scholarship” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#07756D” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#07756D” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”rgba(7,117,109,0.8)” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_border_width__hover=”2px”][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Aviation Scholarship Program](https://flyiowa.org/education/flight-scholarship-program-old/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|15px|false|false” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”IAPG Education Mission Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||-333px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] NEW IN 2026 FOR PROFESSIONAL PILOTS IN TRAINING: The BRIGGS CHECKRIDE SCHOLARSHIPS The Briggs Checkride - [Fly Iowa Challenge](https://flyiowa.org/fly-iowa-challenge/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text admin_label=”Fly Iowa Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] VISIT ALL of IOWA’S PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS. 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The IAPG Board has set its - [Officers & Directors](https://flyiowa.org/about-iapg/officers-directors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Officers 2022 Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”–et_global_heading_font||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] Officers 2025 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70.4%” custom_padding=”|1px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Dick Westbrook” position=” Past President & Director” image_url=”https://flyiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dick-westbrook-iowa-aviation-promotion-group.jpg” admin_label=”President & Director Dick Westbrook Person” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Aviation Consultant, Pleasant Hill [/et_pb_team_member][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column - 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