A vintage Beechcraft aircraft on the ramp at Dynamic Aviation's Bridgewater, Virginia airpark

Company History

Chris Stoltzfus flew his first crop dusting mission in 1944. Three generations later, the same family runs the company. The work started with agricultural aviation and moved outward from there." Reconcile the date, timeline says 1944 not the 1930s. While the world around us has evolved, our commitment to finding new and improved solutions for our customers’ mission challenges remains steadfast.

At Dynamic Aviation, we thrive on pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted territories. We believe that creativity and innovation hold the key to unlocking breakthrough solutions. Our team of dedicated professionals combines experience, expertise, and a passion for excellence to deliver results that exceed expectations.

As the needs of our customers evolve, we adapt and respond with agility, constantly seeking new ways to provide value and make a positive impact. Whether it’s pioneering new techniques, leveraging advanced technologies, or embracing cutting-edge methodologies, we are at the forefront of driving change and shaping the future of our industry.

With Dynamic Aviation, you can trust that you are partnering with a company deeply committed to your success. Our can-do attitude, coupled with nearly 60 years of doing this work, sets us apart. Together, let's get to work, as we overcome challenges and realize your mission's full potential.

Our Timeline

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1936: The Legacy Begins

1936

The Legacy Begins

Aviation pioneer Chris Stoltzfus forms Chris D. Stoltzfus and Associates. It operates through 1981, focusing on crop spraying and other agricultural aviation applications.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1940: Flight Instruction

1940

Flight Instruction

Chris Stoltzfus is a flight instructor during WWII.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1944: Crop Dusting

1944

Crop Dusting

Chris Stoltzfus performs his first crop dusting mission.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1944: Travel Air 4000

1944

Travel Air 4000

Chris Stoltzfus and his Travel Air 2000, N469N.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1950: Spray For US Government

1950

Spray For US Government

Chris Stoltzfus performs spray for U.S. Government.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1955: Gypsy Moth Spray

1955

Gypsy Moth Spray

Chris Stoltzfus wins contract for Gypsy Moth Spray for the state of Massachusetts.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1956: Flying Lessons

1956

Flying Lessons

Karl & Ken Stoltzfus start flying lessons in Florida.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1963: Beech 18

1963

Beech 18

First Twin Beech 18 purchased.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1963: First DC-3

1963

First DC-3

Chris bought the first DC-3 later purchased by K&K Aircraft.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1967: The Company Is Founded

1967

The Company Is Founded

Karl and Ken Stoltzfus, Chris’s sons, establish K&K Aircraft, Inc. The company was founded as a small aircraft parts business and aluminum smelting operation, and later purchased a fleet of Beechcraft BE-18s and Douglas DC-3s for wide-area aerial application missions.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1971: K&K Purchases First Aircraft

1971

K&K Purchases First Aircraft

Super Twin Beech.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1974: KVBW Purchased

1974

KVBW Purchased

K&K Aircraft purchases Bridgewater Air Park and builds Hangar 1.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1980: K&K Aircraft Begin Aerial Application

1980

K&K Aircraft Begin Aerial Application

K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1992: 1st Sterile Insect Release Flights Take Place

1992

1st Sterile Insect Release Flights Take Place

K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1996: Fleet Is Expanded

1996

Fleet Is Expanded

The company purchases the U.S. Army’s fleet of 124 non-pressurized Beechcraft BE-90s, enabling us to broaden our scope of operations significantly.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1997: Dynamic Aviation Takes Flight

1997

Dynamic Aviation Takes Flight

Dynamic Aviation was formed by Karl and his son Michael in 1997. Subsequently, K&K Aircraft was consolidated into Dynamic Aviation operations.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1998: Aerial Firefighting Commences

1998

Aerial Firefighting Commences

The company begins providing attack and low-level planes for aerial firefighting. We’ve been supporting the U.S. Forest Service in fighting wildfires ever since.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 1999: Company Enters The Airborne Data Acquisition Market

1999

Company Enters The Airborne Data Acquisition Market

Company starts providing Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) services to government and commercial customers. We’ve now flown ADA missions in more than 30 countries.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2004: 1st ISR Flight Occurs

2004

1st ISR Flight Occurs

Dynamic Aviation outfits its first aircraft for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). We have since forged a reputation as an industry leader in COCO/GOCO ISR solutions.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2006: Michael Stoltzfus Becomes President & CEO

2006

Michael Stoltzfus Becomes President & CEO

After joining Dynamic Aviation in 1990, Michael is promoted from his prior position as President & COO.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2009: Dynamic Aviation’s 1st DHC-8

2009

Dynamic Aviation’s 1st DHC-8

Dynamic Aviation outfits its first DHC-8 for ISR application.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2017: 50th Anniversary

2017

50th Anniversary

Dynamic Aviation celebrates its 50th year of operation.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2019: 1st Boeing 737-500

2019

1st Boeing 737-500

Dynamic Aviation adds the Boeing 737-500 to its operational fleet.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2019: Miss Virginia’s Trip To Europe

2019

Miss Virginia’s Trip To Europe

Miss Virginia joins the D-Day Squadron to fly 15 C-47 and DC-3 varients to Europe for the 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremony.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2021: Dynamic Aviation Starts NextGen Aviators Program

2021

Dynamic Aviation Starts NextGen Aviators Program

NEXTGEN Aviators is started.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2024: Fleet Expanded

2024

Fleet Expanded

Dynamic Aviation adds it`s first Gulfstream G-IV.

Dynamic Aviation history photo, 2024: Fleet Expanded

2024

Fleet Expanded

Dynamic Aviation adds a pair of King Air 350’s.