
Thomas Letts
SAFE #: S0000129
Hometown: Lakewood CO, United States
Home Airport: KAPA
Occupation: Aviation Software
Education: Bachlors
Airplanes Flying/Flown: DA40, Glasair GS-2, C-172P, C-182P
Educational Specialty: Aviation
Q & A
What drew you to aviation?: I was forced into learning to fly. I feel in love with aviation when I soloed
How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 40 years
What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: watching students get the "Ah Ha" moment
What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Dealing with students that feel they know more than you due to their phones, and when you take the phone away, they see that they know nothing.
Do you have a memorable aviation experience you'd like to share?: Taking an inner city school kid and having them graduate from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Why did you join SAFE?: To show the public that I am serious about teaching. Safety first in Aviation.
What would you like to see change in aviation?: The cost of getting modern avionics
The cost of buying a plane
Any suggestions on how the above might be accomplished?: Make Insurance for manufactures cheap.
Who are your role models in aviation?: My Mentor Harry LaForge
Mr. Bob Hoover
My Dad – F4U Corsair
My Brother – A4 Skyhawk