Victory Aviation Services LLC-Designated Pilot Examiner

04/22/2026

After countless hours under the hood, learning to trust their instruments and stay precise in every phase of flight, today it all paid off. CFII Tyler Kingery sent them off this morning to earn their instrument ratings, and they are now ready for the next challenge. Congratulations, Danielle and Alivia—we are so proud!

04/14/2026

ATTENTION CFIs AND APPLICANTS:

On application form 8710, Box B, SSN⬇️⬇️⬇️
Just put “Do Not Use” in that box.

The instructions for the form say you can do that. I talked to Ok City airmen records last week and they recommend doing that. It is the cause of quite a few returned applications when that SSN doesn’t match a previous application. The examiner has no way to check it because it’s not a required document at the exam .  
Thanks 

04/11/2026

Some stats and other stuff. Not the most exciting video but Seth usually has good info.

The 2025 FAA Civil Airmen Statistics just dropped — and the numbers tell a story that contradicts nearly everything you've heard about the pilot shortage. Se...

04/11/2026

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04/04/2026

🏁 Stop by and check it out! 🏁

Come see the Dakota Angler 2026 Levi VanderWeide “throwback” stock car up close!

📅 April 11
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

T-shirts will be available to purchase with proceeds helping fund the racing season for Levi!!

03/26/2026

Sucker for the Mark Martin font.

02/08/2026

R & M Spraying Service is back for 2026 season! Aircraft 2 of 4 on the wrap for 2026!

Based at the Sioux County Regional Airport, R&M Spraying Service has been serving customers in Northwest IA, Southwest MN, and Southeast SD since 1980. Being locally based, R&M Spraying Service is devoted to providing the highest quality service in aerial application. Their aircraft are equipped with the latest in GPS guidance technology and are computer swath tested to ensure the application will be made with the proper swath width, spray dispersal, and droplet size. They pride themselves in efficiencies in scheduling to get to their customers’ jobs in a timely manner.

2026 apparel orders will start next week! Stay tuned! The bull is back.

02/04/2026

Dakota Angler is back on board for 2026! They’ve been with me since my start and love representing them on the car! Stay tuned for a date in the spring for me to bring the car out in front of the store again!

Did you know you can browse and purchase items on their website? Go to dakotaangler.com or stop by the store to see everything they have to offer!

The 2026 wrap and apparel is almost finalized. Stay tuned for more!

02/04/2026

Eagle Construction is back on board for 2026! Eagle is going to keep me safe and looking fresh with a new firesuit in 2026 as well!

Go to eagledesignbuild.com to look at all their projects across the Midwest. Go to their career tab if you’re looking to join a great team to work with!

The 2026 wrap and apparel is almost finalized. Apparel orders will begin shortly!