Cadet of the Month Flight – July 2023
Rick Mantei, accompanied by Spring Valley High School’s Cadets of the Month, treated the young achievers to an exhilarating flight on Sunday, July 9th. The fortunate cadets were identified as twin brothers Devin and Dylan Carter, along with Hayden Harki. Notably, Hayden is set to assume the role of commander for the school’s Raider team […]
Rick Mantei Treats Inspirational Podcaster Paul Thomas to a Thrilling Flight at Falcon Field
Rick Mantei recently shared an unforgettable flying experience with fellow pilot and inspirational podcaster, Paul Thomas. The duo took to the skies at Falcon Field Atlanta Regional Airport in Peachtree City, GA, where they embarked on a thrilling adventure aboard the iconic Stearman PT17 plane. Pictured here, Paul Thomas stands alongside Rick Mantei in front […]
Rick Attends Annual Father-Daughter Dance at St. John Newmann Church
The annual St. John Newmann Father-Daughter Dance was held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 7 pm. It involved pre-K through 6th-grade children plus their daddies. The kids had a ball and were wild as could be. The dads had the worst moves you have ever seen but the kids didn’t mind. There was food and […]
Rick Mantei Showcases Fresh Paintjob On His PT-17 Stearman Aircraft
We’re thrilled to showcase the fresh paint job on Rick Mantei’s PT-17 Stearman Aircraft! Rick has a deep passion for aviation, however, it’s not just the love of flying that drives him; it’s also his desire to share that joy with others, especially those in need. Rick’s use of the plane is truly remarkable. He […]
Cola Wealth Post-Christmas Flood
Cola Wealth Advisors Team Overcomes Water Damage After Frozen Pipe Bursts On December 27th, 2022 at about 4:00 am, Rick Mantei strolled up to the Cola Wealth Advisors office in Lexington, SC to begin his work day, only to be met with several inches of water spilling over his shoes as he opened the door. […]
Rick Mantei Supports Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands
Lisa, Scarlett & Rick Mantei helped in distributing 100 toys and stuffed animals, which were presented to about 75 child patients at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands at 7 Richland Medical Park on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands, located in Columbia, is South Carolina’s first children’s hospital and has more than 150,000 children’s […]
Rick Mantei Provides Assistance to Veterans
CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) -November is National Veterans and Military Families month, and it is also Hospice Month. Here in the Midlands, one retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel gave his time to veterans in hospice – and giving back so much more. Rick Mantei and his 13-year-old daughter Sara Mantei volunteer with Homestead Hospice out of […]
A perfect end to the school year
May 27, 2022 A perfect end to the school year ‘A perfect end to the school year’ By Tyler Meister – There is nothing quite like fulfilling a dream. There is a swelling of pride as you fulfill your long-term goal, an overwhelming sense of accomplishment or excitement that fills your chest, accompanied by a […]
Community Service Flight at Columbia/Owens Field for Camp Kemo
April 24, 2022
Rick Mantei Honors Memory of Air Corps Veteran in Fly-By
As a retired member of the US Air Force, Col. Rick Mantei harbors a deep appreciation for the lives and efforts of our nation’s veterans. So, when Dr. John B. Clark Jr. approached him and asked if he would help honor his late father John Blue Clark, a pilot and instructor for the Army Air […]
