SAFE #: S0003241
Hometown: Reno NV, United States
Home Airport: KRNO
Occupation: pilot
Education: BS Aviation Maintenance Management
Pilot Certificates: ATP, CFIA, CFII
Airplanes Flying/Flown: B727, B737, B747, DC10, Lear, Citation, Mu2, Corvalis TTx
Educational Specialty: Flight and Simulator
Q & A
What drew you to aviation?: Dream of Flying
How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 47 years
What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Giving back to new aviators
What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: That more people are not coming into the flying profession
Do you have a memorable aviation experience you'd like to share?: Flying Captain on the B747-400 to international destinations
Why did you join SAFE?: To continue learning
What would you like to see change in aviation?: FAA to allow more use of flight simulators
Any suggestions on how the above might be accomplished?: not at this time
Any accomplishments in, or noteworthy contributions to aviation and/or aviation education you'd like to mention?: Worked at the United Airlines training center as a B747-400 subject matter expert
Who are your role models in aviation?: Bob Hoover
Anything else you'd like to add?: Happy Flying!
