Bergstrom Aircraft

Bergstrom's first fuel truck, purchased circa 1976.

A Word from Our Customers...

"Integrity, care, and concern for doing things right the first time is what draws in people like me. I could buy fuel cheaper or find an A&P to work for 35 or 40 bucks an hour but I choose not to go that route because of my expectation for excellent service and the 'Karl factor'."
–- Mark G. from Pasco, WA.

DOE Presents Award of Excellence to Karl Bergstrom

June 19th, 2009 – Mr. Bob Hannigan, Chief Pilot for Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL) presented Karl Bergstrom an Award of Excellence from the Department of Energy (DOE).

This award recognizes over fifteen years of accident-free maintenance activities performed by Bergstrom Aircraft.

The award is signed by Mr. Robert G. Jenkins, Director, Office of Aviation Management.

Wings of Freedom Tour a Huge Tri-Cities Success

The Collings Foundation brought three of their WWII Aircraft to the Tri-Cities again this summer! Bergstrom's was honored to host The Wings of Freedom Tour featuring the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, the P-521 Mustang fighter, and the B-24 Liberator bomber on June 22-24. Visitors were able to witness "living history" in these beautifully restored aircraft that shaped the events of the last World War.

Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events to see when the Bombers return to us! Or visit www.collingsfoundation.org for more information on the Collings Foundation, the Wings of Freedom tour dates and these extraordinary aircraft.

Want more bombers? Take a look at Jordan Steele's (KEPR TV) videos

• WWII Vets Fly In B-17 Bomber 1
• WWII Vets Fly In B-17 Bomber 2

Fun, Fly-In, and Food!  Beech Day was a great success!

Thanks to the many pilots that joined us for the Fly In and for sharing their beautiful airplanes with everyone.  

Great seminars, booths and BBQ lunch made the event a wonderful day. 

The icing on the cake was the arrival and display of two extraordinary bi-planes… Mr. Larry Howard’s 1931 Laird LCB masterpiece and Mr. Addison Pemberton’s 1928 Boeing 40C - fully restored and the oldest Boeing aircraft currently flying and the only B-40C flying.  

Many thanks to our great sponsors, Port of Pasco, Gauntt Farms, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc., JD Aircraft Sales, Western Petroleum, and all the volunteers that made Beech Day Fly In 2009 a success.

Upcoming Events

June 8	Private Pilot Ground School Begins	It's not too late to join the Ground School class! Classes will meet on Monday and Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM until August 17th . Bergstrom’s offers Private Pilot Ground School three times a year to new students, private pilots looking for a refresher, or anyone else interested in learning about aerodynamic principles, aircraft systems and performance, weather, the flight environment, navigation, aviation physiology, and air traffic control communications. This course thoroughly prepares students for the required FAA Written Exam (computer based). Including lectures, group exercises, tests, and a little homework, this ground school is a great way to start your flight lessons. If you would like more information regarding the ground school classes, please call 509-547-6271.
June 27		EAA Chapter 391 is hosting a Young Eagles Rally at Richland Airport in Richland WA. Young Eagles is sponsored by the international Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and their local chapters to introduce young people to aviation and to have them understand that THEY can learn to fly.  Individual EAA pilots volunteer their time and airplanes to give the free flights to kids 8 to 17 with a parent or legal guardians’ authorization (in person). For more information about Young Eagles go to http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/youngeagles/ or contact Young Eagles Coordinator, Marjy Leggett, at Marjyl@charter.net or 547-4347 for more information about the Flights.

Bergstrom Aircraft Awarded "Aviation Safety Excellence Award" by Phoenix Aviation Managers

Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. has been awarded the Aviation Safety Excellence Award from Phoenix Aviation Managers.  This award recognizes Bergstrom Aircraft for its outstanding safety record and continuing commitment to safely provide the best service to all customers and protect our employees.   Phoenix Aviation Managers conducts numerous safety audits annually, but only a few select FBOs are recognized for their excellence.  Malin Bergstrom accepted the award on behalf of all the staff at Bergstrom’s.  “Aviation safety is first and foremost in everything we do.  Our company was founded on this principle by Karl Bergstrom in 1971 and we work hard everyday to uphold this tradition of safety and excellence.  It’s with great honor that we accept this award”

Bergstrom Aircraft Inc. is the Full-Service FBO at the Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco WA.  Providing excellence in service thru our Flight School, Aircraft Rental Fleet, Fueling Service, Maintenance Shop, Corporate Flight Support and General Aviation Terminal. 

Jordan Steele... a Pilot?

Take a look at the two-part video of Jordan Steele learning to fly.

• Part 1 (video)
• Part 2 (video)

Read the full story over at KEPRtv.com!

2008 GEM Award Winners!

Congratulation to Cassie, Tim and Amber! 

We are so proud of our team at Bergstrom’s!  Because of their outstanding customer service, they have been selected by our customers as the 2008 ExxonMobil GEM Award recipients.  This nationwide program allows pilots, flight crew, and dispatchers to cast ballots highlighting the FBO employees that provide exceptional customer service. 

 Please join us in congratulating these three great individuals and stop in, say "Hi" and experience our wonderful service firsthand.

Bergstrom Aircraft Presents Live ATC

11/26/2008: The "Listen Now" link below has been fixed and will now automatically open Windows Media Player and begin playing local aviation frequencies on your computer as the pilots and controllers key their mikes!

It's a great way to get your aviation "fix" while you're stuck behind a desk at work.

More information, including covered frequencies is available here...

LISTEN NOW

Bergstrom Aircraft is Pet Friendly!

Bergstrom Aircraft is Pet Friendly! Just ask Widgeon, Pilot in Command of the Sky King Pedal Plane.

Our front desk staff would be happy to make a fuss over your four legged flying companions.

(Photo courtesy of "The Albatros Lady." )

Happy Halloween

“Ladies and Gentlemen: Please put your trays in the upright position and fasten your seatbelts…”

Happy Halloween from everyone at Bergstrom’s!

Wings Over Washington Air Show

THANK YOU TRI-CITIES for making the W.O.W. Air Show a huge success!   The air show opened with an aerobatic National Anthem, then an “Honor our Heroes” parade of fire department, law enforcement, military vehicles and personnel entertained and wowed the fans with USAF F-15E Strike Eagle demo – Canadian Forces Snowbirds 9-jet team demonstration – Super Decathlon performance and the USAF A-10 Thunderbolt demo including the amazing Heritage flight with an A-1 Skyraider.

W.O.W. Airshow donates $7,500 in proceeds to Camp Patriot.  The success of the September 2008 airshow at the Tri-Cities Airport was due to the support of the community and sponsors.   Thanks Tri-Cities and check back for more information about another W.O.W. Airshow in the near future!  

Malin Bergstrom, WOW Airshow Director
Micah Clark, Executive Director Camp Patriot
Pat Kenny, Board member Camp Patriot

Please support our terrific sponsors; Robert Young Communities, Tri-City Waterfollies, ConAgra Foods/Lamb Weston, U.S.Cellular, Port of Pasco, J&D Aircraft, S.S.E.Q.-New Holland, Washington River Protection Solutions, Pioneer Hay, Sierra Electric, AAW Autoparts, Astley’s Transmission, Goose Ridge Vineyards, Dr. Steve Matheson, Cadwell Laboratories, Lampson International, Dr. Doug Klein, Northwest Marine and Sport, Beaver Bark and Landscaping, Center Vision Clinic and Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.

AVweb FBO of the Week

AVweb's "FBO of the Week" ribbon goes to Bergstrom Aircraft at KPSC in Pasco, Wash.

AVweb reader Richard Ciccone says the FBO blends old-fashioned service with modern facilities.

"It's easy to see why Bergstom Aircraft has been Central Washington's foremost full service FBO for 35 years. They offer a highly regarded maintenance facility, as well as efficient and friendly office and line staff that supports an extended and loyal customer base. A consistent population of primary and advanced students is also supported by a dedicated staff of professionals in a very modern facility. This family's strong commitment the aviation community is reflected in everything they do, everyday."

Reminder

Flight students, please bring proof of citizenship (birth certificate with picture ID or passport) to your first flight lesson.

This is a TSA rule that applies to anyone beginning primary training or any additional rating.

For more information, see www.aopa.org/tsa_rule

Services

• Full Service Aviation Company
• FAR Part 61 Flight School
• Aircraft Rentals
• 24 / 7 Charter Flight Service
• 100 LL / Jet A Fuel
• Maintenance Shop
• Pilot Supplies

FBO of the Year

Bergstrom Aircraft was awarded "FBO of the Year" by the Washington State Dept. of Aviation in 2003.