Minnesota State Liaison Archives - Recreational Aviation Foundation

KIRK HINER

Minnesota State Liaison Kirk Hiner, who lives in Kenyon, MN, grew up in an aviation family thanks to his dad who flew B24s out of England during World War II and then continued to fly after the war. Kirk received his private pilot license in 1976, and his commercial, instrument and CFI ratings in the…

AMY GESCH

Minnesota State Liaison Amy says “I adopted my aviation family through volunteering with various organizations,” and she has stepped up from her RAF Ambassador position to fulfill Liaison duties in Minnesota. “I look forward to learning the ropes from the great team of RAF volunteers,” Amy added. Her passion for aviation began in high school…

KURT PENNUTO – MN STATE LIAISON

Born in the Iowa river town of Davenport, Kurt migrated to California in the mid 1970’s with his parents and eight siblings. Growing up in the central valley of California fueled his interest in the outdoors. Kurt spent his free time fishing, skiing and skateboarding. Midway through high school his family relocated from sunny California…

NEW MINNESOTA STATE LIAISON – KURT PENNUTO

The RAF is pleased to introduce new Minnesota State Liaison, Kurt Pennuto, teaming up with Kirk Hiner, current Minnesota State Liaison. Born in the Iowa river town of Davenport, Kurt migrated to California in the mid 1970’s with his parents and eight siblings. Growing up in the central valley of California fueled his interest in the outdoors. Kurt…