It is the responsibility of the 88CHARLIES Board of Directors to oversee the many operational aspects of the organization. Such duties include setting and implementing policies and procedures, project selection, securing funding,  and maintaining safety standards. 

Dale works full time in the aviation industry as a Quality Manager/Inspector. He holds a FAA Repairman Certificate and a Private Pilot Certificate. Additionally, Dale has a Certificate of Designation from the FAA for both a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Rep (SMIR) and a Designated Airworthiness Rep (DAR). On top off all of that, he’s also a Production Test Pilot for American Champion Aircraft (ACA).

A resident of Delavan, WI, Dale became involved with 88CHARLIES when “Greenie,” the recently completed 1979 Blanca Citabria, project came to the organization. He grew up surrounded by aviation. At the young age of seven years old, he helped his father rebuild a Piper J3 in the family living room. His passion for aviation stems from his father, Glenn, and he plans to follow in his father’s footsteps by passing the passion for all things aviation on to the students of 88CHARLIES.

Dale is a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA),and has owned a Cessna 150, 172 and 182, and a PA22-108 Colt. His current project is building a 60% F8F-2 Bearcat.

Bob is…coming soon!

Mike is a Business Development Executive with an eye for detail. With the help of his father, Mike built a Sonex airplane, and restored a 1946 Piper J3 Cub. He also has a 1979 Steen Skybolt. 

Mike's appreciation of aviation derived from his father, William, who taught him the importance of patience and paying close attention to detail. Mike is involved in the Midwest Antique Airplane Club (MAAC), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), EAA Chapter 1177, the Antique Aircraft Association (AAA), The AAA Wisconsin Chapter, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Palmyra Flying Club (PFC). 

A resident of Eagle, WI, Mike sees 88CHARLIES as an interactive opportunity to teach the skills of mathematics, science and technology. He also feels it is a great organization to get a start in the aviation industry to both learn the mechanics of the machines, and how to fly them. Mike hopes to share the knowledge that was given to him by his father with the youth involved in 88CHARLIES.

Doug holds both an FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanics license (A&P), and an FAA Inspection Authorization (IA). At just 17 years old, he he earned his Private Pilot’s license and has worked as a mechanic for an air freight operator, helicopters in utility and EMS/hospital roles, and for a national size airline. As a hobby, Doug has restored, maintained, and flown both antique and classic airplanes. Currently he owns a 1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper and a 1946 Aeronca 7AC Champ.

When Doug was first introduced to 88CHARLIES, he related to the program because it was similar to the way he got his start in aviation as a young teen. His friend, Bill Amundson, taught him quite a lot about antique and classic airplanes, their history, and what it takes to restore an aircraft to original and museum quality. Doug feels that there is a need to get more young people involved in all aspects of aviation, and feels this program is a good way to repay the experiences he had as a teen, and hopefully pass along the things he has learned and enjoys about aviation. He would like to show and help students experience the many different aspects of aviation including being a pilot, a mechanic, a designer, an engineer, a historian, an artist, a service person, or an enthusiast.

Doug is a current resident of the Town of Troy, WI, and is a member of The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), EAA Vintage Aircraft division, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Midwest Antique Airplane Association (MAAC), Friends of The National Museum of the United States Air Force, 376th Bomb Group Historical Association, and the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame.

Grant is…coming soon