11/15/2025
Once a pilot, always a pilot. 👨✈️
For 14 years, David Schinkel served in the Army and Air Force, hoisting stranded hikers, flying over the Arctic, and even becoming a certified noodle maker in Japan. 🍜✈️
His passion for flying took him across the globe, but it’s the memories with his crewmates and the quiet moments under the Northern Lights that still linger.
Today, Dave lives in Canterwood with his wife and continues his mission in the medical field.
Get to know the pilot-next-door who spent a lifetime serving sky-high. 📖