Milestones
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Gone West
RTAG founding member, past president, and longtime director Bob Meurer passed away on November 13th, 2021.
Bob will be remembered for his amazing stories, hearty laughter, and his dedication to teaching the next generation of pilots.
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Bob's widow, Susan, has compiled a book about Bob's life.
UPDATE February 2024
There is a limited quantity of these books available. If you want one or more books, please click here.
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Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument
Trygve Inda
1/17/23
Gone West
Dave Ruth, longtime local pilot and legend, passed away March 26, 2022. Dave served the Reno FSDO for many years as a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). In his 25,000-hour career, he flew 721 different “N-numbered" aircraft and certificated 1,543 pilots.
Private Pilot Certificate
Jeremy Martinez
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Jeremy is a student at Great Basin Aviation.
He received RTAG's Tom Pagnano Memorial Scholarship in March 2023 and became a Private Pilot on 5/1/23.
Private Pilot Certificate
Ethan Vincent
6/24/21
Recipient of Tom Pagnano Memorial Scholarship
Tailwheel Endorsement
Matthew Yount
12/26/2020
Recipient of Tom Pagnano Memorial Scholarship​
Gone West
RTAG member Steve Katzmann passed away on July 23, 2021. Steve was a fellow aviator and a GA champion. He served as a Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Trustee and was an icon in our community.
Steve always remembered people's names and greeted everyone warmly. Steve will be greatly missed.
