Bert Aagesen

I grew up in Sweden. Worked a year in Germany, where I fell in love with sailplanes. Went back home to Eskilstuna, Sweden where we have a Soaring Club that celebrated its 50 year anniversary 1988. There I learned to fly gliders in 1970. In 1973 and 1974 the Swedish Airforce taught me how to fly airplanes and the Swedish Army taught me how to fly helicopters. I also found time to train at the "North American Institute of Aviation" then located in Hammonton N.J. where I received the Commercial Pilot Certificate with ASMEL and H  as well as the Instrument Rating plus CFI. Came to Omaha in April of 1975, just in time to experience the Tornado, for my first job. Worked almost exclusively out of Millard Airport as a flight instructor, charter pilot and corporate pilot (Richman Gordman Stores, Werner Enterprises to name only two) and ended up carrying such titles as Chief Flight Instructor, Chief Pilot and Designated Examiner.   These plus a dollar could get me a cup of coffee almost anywhere.....Since 1990 employed by United Airlines, where I have only flown two airplanes; the 727 and the 777, both Boeing.
"If aint Boeing, I aint going"......
Married Colleen, from Grand Island,Ne, nee Harper in 1979. She is an English Teacher and former Debate Coach. Never did win an argument, come to think of it. We have three kids; Kathryn is 19 and is attending American Academy of Dramatic Arts on Manhattan in NYC. Carl is 15 and is a sophomore at Creighton Prep( an excellent musician) and Eric is a second grader in St. Cecilia's grade school. Precise and anal just like his Dad.....My hobbies are the classical guitar, literature and history.My passion is soaring!
Bert