Daniel Voetmann

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Biography

Mr. Daniel Voetmann Co-Founded Quest Aircraft. During the 1980s, Dave Voetmann and fellow pilots flew Twin-Otters and other similar aircraft supplying food and grain across the vast canyons of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Each airplane with its dedicated pilot averaged 60 landings a day while flying 12-14 hour days. After graduating from Prairie Bible Institute and gaining his Airframe and Powerplant Rating through South Seattle Community College, Voetmann obtained his Commercial/Instrument Pilot's License and Instructor Rating. In 1964, Voetmann moved with his family to Africa and spent the next 25 years flying and working with humanitarian and development organizations across the continent. He flew 10,000 accident-free hours in the harsh bush on medevac missions as well as transporting supplies and personnel. In 1983, Voetmann returned to the United States and began raising funds to support the ongoing humanitarian efforts in Africa and around the world. In 1985, Dave Voetmann met Tom Hamilton, and together they are responsible for the reality that is the KODIAK today. Voetmann continues to support Quest Aircraft Co. and the KODIAK through fund-raising efforts.