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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 […]

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 […]

Rick Mantei Makes Time for Meaningful Client Visits

Rick has always prided itself on putting its clients first, aiming to offer the best service and care possible. “We would not be a business without our clients. I tell all my employees, I am not your boss. The clients are. If you get two calls, one from me and one from a client, put […]

Rick Mantei Pitches in to Bring Thanksgiving Meals to the Hungry

COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 29, 2020/PRNewswire/ Rick Mantei and the team are doing their part to ensure that those in need in Columbia don’t go hungry this Thanksgiving. Although the holiday means gatherings of families and friends (even if via Zoom this year) and lots of food for many Americans, for more than 100,000 children in […]

Helping Those in Need

 With the holiday season fast approaching, Rick Mantei is collecting articles to help those in need through Hidden Wounds. The Columbia, S.C.-based nonprofit helps active-duty, veteran, and retired members of the military deal with post-war trauma, including post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other psychological and physical injuries. Rick is helping by collecting […]