Missouri Pilot Opts for Cash in Ultimate FLYING Giveaway

An initially skeptical Craig Enz claims a $100,000 grand prize.

FLYING Staff

Tuesday, July 02, 2024 at 12:03 PM ET

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Craig Enz in the right seat of the Hawker 800 he flies. [Courtesy: Craig Enz]

Key Takeaways:

Craig Enz of Missouri won the 2024 Ultimate FLYING Giveaway.
Enz is a dedicated professional pilot who transitioned from construction management to flying Part 135/91 operations in a Hawker 800, having persevered through years of flight training.
He initially dismissed the win notification as a scam, but after verification, chose the $100,000 cash option over an aircraft, finding it more suitable for his demanding professional flying career.

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The Ultimate FLYING Giveaway is in the books for 2024, and the winner is Craig Enz of Missouri.

Enz started his flying adventure with a discovery flight in 2010. At the time, his career in construction management (and graduate school) made it challenging to pound out flight training, but he stuck with it. While moving around the country for work, he continued his flight training at locations in Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, and Colorado, eventually persevering from private to CFII.