Business View Magazine - August 2023

232 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8 MVN has established its aviation programs. They currently have four rental aircraft, two Cessna Skyhawks, and two Aeroprakt A22 Light Sport airplanes. The airport employs a full- time certified flight instructor, Jay Grafton, who serves as the Aviation Programs Director. With 21 students, MVN’s aim to cover Grafton’s salary by achieving a certain percentage of revenue from flight and ground instruction fees has been a huge success. The airport’s goal is to offset the instructor’s salary with the economic The airport’s proximity to picturesque amenities such as Rend Lake and Carlisle Lake offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Additionally, the area boasts natural beauty, including attractions like Shawnee National Forest, Cave-In-Rock State Park, and Garden of the Gods, which make it appealing for tourism. Empowering Future Pilots and Enhancing the Aviation Community Taking a progressive approach to aviation training,