SAFE #: S0001391
Website: https://www.betterlivingaviation.com
Hometown: Naperville IL, United States
Home Airport: Clow Airport
Occupation: Charter Pilot/Instructor
Education: B.S.Mechanical Engineering
Pilot Certificates: ATP, MEI, CFI-I, CFI, Private Glider
Airplanes Flying/Flown: C310, King Air B200/C90/E90, Citation Bravo/Cessna SE
Educational Specialty: G1000
Q & A
What drew you to aviation?: Flying with neighbor as a youth
How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 36 years
What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Student's first solo with relatives watching
What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Not passing students on a phase check
Why did you join SAFE?: To learn more about flight instructing and grow as an instructor
What would you like to see change in aviation?: Integrating flight schools with public schools
Any suggestions on how the above might be accomplished?: Development of course work by industry groups that meets STEM requirements
Any accomplishments in, or noteworthy contributions to aviation and/or aviation education you'd like to mention?: NAFI Master CFI, FAA Gold Seal Instrutor
