Fall-2006

Air Charter Services and Flight Schools
Bring the Sky Within Reach to Local Travelers
The flight that started it all – a 12-second, 120-foot-long sojourn on the windswept sands of Kitty Hawk in 1903 – set into motion
a series of events that, as much as any, created and defined the 20th Century. Even though it happened nearly 103 years ago, the
hypnotic allure of flight still amazes and attracts people today. For some people, flying is a hobby; for others, an integral part of
their business. That’s why the Porter County Municipal Airport offers a wide range of services that cater to everyone’s needs – from
the pleasure flyer, to the corporate fleet, to the traveler who simply needs to get somewhere fast.
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John Slegers (left) president of Eagle
Aircraft stands in front of the recently
renovated hangar and facilities with
Lisa Lynch, operations manager and
Dr. John Read, founder and current
vice president of the organization.
The 4500 square foot office and classroom
structure is adjacent to the
company’s bright, expansive hangar.
At any given time, some 50-60 aviation
students are in various stages of
flight training by the staff at Eagle.
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Photo by Aran Kessler Photo Imaging
Eagle Aircraft
Founded by Dr. John Read some 30 years ago, Eagle Aircraft
specializes in aviation training, but also offers a full spectrum of
other flight-related services. With a mission “To promote and
support a thriving general aviation industry in Porter County
and throughout Northwest Indiana,” Eagle Aircraft provides:
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Flight instruction
Aircraft rental and sales
LaserGrade testing facilities
Discovery Aerial Tours
For more information call 219-464-0132.
Midwest Air Link
Midwest Air Link provides daily shuttle services
to Midway and O’Hare, effectively cutting drive
time by as much as two-thirds and at a cost that
is less than a private limousine service. Trip time
from terminal to terminal averages 25 minutes to
Midway and 40 minutes to O’Hare and passengers arrive at
luxurious executive terminals in both airports. “The experience
is VIP all the way,” says John Slegers, president of the
organization. “It is a tremendous value and makes Valpo accessible
to anywhere in the world.”
For information call 219-465-2104.
Midwest Air Charter
This company provides charter flights to anywhere in the
contiguous US and Alaska aboard a Cessna Citation V
which flies at 480 miles per hour at 40,000 feet. “We can
take up to eight passengers to the destination of their
choice,” explains Curt Morse, chief pilot and director of
flight operations. From shuttle flights to and from the
Chicago hubs – or any other major airport – Midwest provides
a no hassle, luxurious flight experience.
“We really pamper our customers,” Morse adds. “We
can even have a rental car on the tarmac waiting for
them.”
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For information call 219-776-0516.