SAFE #: S0000099
Hometown: Kenmore WA, United States
Home Airport: Seattle Area Land and Sea
Occupation: Aviation Consultant
Education: BSc. Mech. Engineering
Pilot Certificates: USA ATP CFII MEI SES C500 Canadian Com.SEL&S
Airplanes Flying/Flown: Most GA pistons and some turbines
Educational Specialty: CFI and tailwheel instruction
Q & A
What drew you to aviation?: Lure of the sky
How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 30 years
What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Teaching CFI's
What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Teaching "canned" courses.
Why did you join SAFE?: I was a long standing member of NAFI and became disenchanted with their organization, especially the MCFI debacle.
What would you like to see change in aviation?: Better primary instruction wit reduced costs and more emphasis on simulation.
Any suggestions on how the above might be accomplished?: See above. Also better supervision of new instructors.
Any accomplishments in, or noteworthy contributions to aviation and/or aviation education you'd like to mention?: I was approved as a SAFE mentor and was an MCFI for 4 years.
Who are your role models in aviation?: The aviation pioneers who flew primitive equipment.
