Started flying with my father when 10 years old, in a J3 cub. Developed a love for sport flying, Biplanes, Radial engines, and Aerobatics after moving west and working at Santa Paula Airport (California). Soloed at 17 years old.

Became a flight instructor while in college, and taught Primary, Tailwheel, Instrument flight training and Aerobatics all throughout college. Graduated with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California in 1982.

Started flying for the airlines in 1982. Flew De Havilland Twin Otter and Dash 7 aircraft for Rocky Mountain Airways. B727, MD80, and B737 with Continental (now United) Airlines.

Presently flying as a Captain in the B777 for United Airlines, based out of Houston, TX

Currently has over 34,500 hours of flight time in over 100 types of aircraft.

Rated as an Airline Transport, Commercial Glider, and Seaplane Pilot, as well as a Flight Instructor for single and multiengine aircraft, and Instruments. I currently own a Vans RV8.

Started flying with the CAF (Commemorative Air Force) in 2009 after starting out in the Pyro field as a helper.

Flies several different types of CAF aircraft.

North American P51 MUSTANG, Dixie Wing, Atlanta

Bell P39 AIRACOBRA, Centex Wing

Bell P63 KINCOBRA (2), P63 Sponsor Group, Houston, Dixie Wing, Atlanta

Tora Tora Tora: Zero, Kate. Val. (Presently assigned Hawk replica)