I taught myself how to fly radio-controlled aircraft when I was about 10 years old. I then learned to fly ultralights and soloed at 14. I progressed through my FAA licenses and became an instructor at about age 20.
Since then, I have flown and taught in just about every single-engine airplane in the General Aviation fleet. At heart, I’m a stick and rudder tailwheel pilot, but I also love the challenge of Instrument flying and love to take a plane into the weather.
Judgment, Safety & Efficiency
Over the years, I’ve developed a sense of what matters regarding available equipment and aircraft condition, learning to distinguish between serviceable and safe versus what would be nice to have in a perfect world.
I also have a pretty good idea what the weather can be tackled in a light plane, and when it’s just foolish to “go for it.”
Ferry Philosophy
I get up early and put as many miles behind me as the weather or the equipment will allow. Weather permitting, I’ll camp under the wing rather than waste time finding a hotel. Same with food—simple and quick is the motto.
Although I charge a relatively high daily rate, I’m very focused during a ferry flight and waste little time moving the airplane.
