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EN ROUTEQQuest Aircraft Delivers 100th KODIAK Milestone Delivery Celebrated in Special Ceremonyuest Aircraft Company has of the company’s owner, Mike Watts, provides operators the versatility delivered the 100th KODIAK were on hand to accept delivery of to accomplish any mission. We aircraft. The acceptance their new KODIAK. are proud to say that we now haveby the customer took place with about 75 guests in a special ceremony on September 19, 2013, at the company’s headquarters in Sandpoint, Idaho. The 100th KODIAK was purchased by Sunstate Aviation, Phoenix, Arizona. Representatives“This delivery represents a major milestone in the history of Quest,” said Sam Hill, President and CEO. “Since the beginning, we have been committed to building a rugged, reliable aircraft that100 KODIAKs in service around the world, performing all types of operations.”“The KODIAK is the perfect aircraft for us,” said Mike Watts. “It has the performance capabilities I was looking for and a cabin with the right mix of personal comfort and space for baggage and other equipment that we need. I am looking forward to flying the KODIAK and I’m especially delighted to be the owner of this 100th milestone airplane.”“Quest has come a long way in a relatively short period of time,” added Hill. “We received FAA certification in May 2007, just two months after the first fully- conforming production aircraft made its initial flight. Today, we are certified in 12 countries, with additional certifications in process. KODIAKs are in service around the globe with charter operators, small businesses, personal owners, U.S. and international governments, and humanitarian organizations. We are delighted to welcome Sunstate Aviation to our family of customers.”Quest Aircraft Company is the manufacturer of the KODIAK, a 10-place single engine turboprop utility airplane, designed for STOL use and float capability. Headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, the company was established in 2001 and began deliveries of the KODIAK in December 2007. For more information, please visit www.questaircraft.com.The two in the photo are: Sunstate Aviation Representatives Mike Fessen•den, Chief Pilot (left) and Carl Hauprich, Director of Maintenance. T&TNOVEMBER 2013MAINTENANCE• All scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance by our friendly, experienced technicians• Qualified to work on Citation, KingAir, Twin Commander, and Pilatus Avionics• Legacy: partial and full glass cockpit completions• Garmin GTN650 and GTN750 installations• XM Weather, traffic and mode S upgradesinfo@northeastair.comwww.northeastair.com Portland Jetport (KPWM) MaineCRS #FTUR030E! DOWTY! HARTZELL! MCCAULEY! MT PROPELLER! SENSENICH! RAPCO DISTRIBUTOR! WOODWARD PT6Ahttp://www.rockyprop.com e-mail: rockyprop@rockyprop.com! LARGE INVENTORY ! SAME DAY SHIPPING ! UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY ! COMPETITIVE PRICES ! WORLD CLASS WARRANTY ! FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS2865 AIRPORT DRIVE ! ERIE, CO 80516FAX: 303-665-7164 ! FAA/EASA CRS FR6R545N28 • TWIN & TURBINE