Aviation Section

CO Pilot Jason Jensen (Brainerd) reports flying fire-detection flights and a wolf-telemetry flight. On these flights, Wetland Conservation Act, aquatic plant management and possible Pollution Control Agency feedlot violations were located and sent to local officers for follow up. In-service training was also attended.

CO Pilot Bob Geving (Mankato) worked on training and administrative tasks.

CO Pilot Charles Scott (Grand Rapids) attended training at Camp Ripley and completed an annual training course. Scott conducted a fire-detection flight and conducted further research for upcoming aircraft maintenance plans.

CO Pilot Tim Gray (Bemidji) attended annual training and flew a fire-detection flight for Forestry.

NR Pilot Brad Maas (Brainerd) taught a class to high school students about moose, deer, and elk surveys. He also attended an aviation webinar, reviewed fixed wing material, and did other administrative tasks.

NR Pilot Gracie Zeller (Brainerd) completed recurrent night currency training.

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