The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
Part 3: How Prince Albert’s airport became a wartime flight school for pilots from across the globe
In his current job as president of Mitchinson Flight Center and as a captain for WestJet, Dan Glass gave his opinions on the challenges he faces in the industry.
Part 3: How Prince Albert’s airport became a wartime flight school for pilots from across the globe
The piece is part of a three-part series exploring Floyd Glass, a Prince Albert aviation pioneer, and his influence on Saskatchewan’s aviation history.
interviewed figures reflect on the broader pressures facing aviation, including staff shortages, rising costs, and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, as discussed by Dan Glass, a pilot and educator who is also Floyd Glass’s son.
The article notes that Prince Albert’s Glass Field Airport experienced a major fire in 2018 that destroyed the last WWII-era hangar, an event tied to the site’s historical legacy and ongoing discussions about reinvestment and modernization of the airport facilities.
The report includes reflections on aviation’s unforgiving nature, with memories of accidents among colleagues and the dangers inherent to the field, as narrated by Floyd Glass.