Gaige, Gerald

A commercial real estate appraiser and development consultant:  Moved full-time to the Mountain Home area in 2021 after flying in and out for more than 40 years for family visits with his parents, who also moved here for their retirement.  

With more than 55 years of flight experience, including as a USAF fighter instructor -and flying Russian aircraft after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Gerald expands his connection to aviation as the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer for the Baxter County Airport. He works with the Airport Commission to increase the value of the airport to the community, currently delivering a positive economic impact of up to ten million dollars annually.  

He also serves on the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation board, a non-profit corporation providing resources to access aviation for those who otherwise might be excluded.  https://leadingedgeaviationfoundation.org  Focused on the area's youth; activities include local aviation experiences, flight training scholarships, and aviation summer camp opportunities.