Regarding pilot training and the need for more licensed flyers, Garrelts says that the airport works closely with Potsdam Municipal Airport. “They do have a flight school and they do bring a plane here to do their training pretty frequently,” he shares. When queried as to why Garrelts loves his job, he answers,“It’s having the mindset that you may make an impact on somebody’s life; that somebody got somewhere safely or somebody came home safely because we did our job correctly. It makes me feel like I’ve done something for the people in this region. We’re your hometown airport. We’re here to accommodate and serve the public. That’s what we do.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce www.visitstlc.com The mission of the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is to cultivate, develop and support the creation of a vibrant business climate that encourages growth and enhances the area’s unique quality of life. As the county’s designated Tourism Promotion Agent, our tourism team works with regional and state partners to showcase St. Lawrence County to visitors in the US and Canada. 108 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 04, ISSUE 03
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