Richard Schimenek
Inspired by his AAF veteran father at an early age to fly, Rich earned his private pilot's license after graduating with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Married and putting three children through college, Rich built two experimental aircraft and continues today rebuilding a certified aircraft and another experimental, all with skis!
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February 25, 2026
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Live to Tell
A Minnesota pilot is surprised to learn that the sudden asymmetric drag of an out-of-rig ski can nearly bring an aircraft down.
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