Been in Aviation since 1960 first Airplane Ride. Solo at age 16, Crop Dusting at 18. Flew F-4s in the Marines . Flew B727, B737, B747 Captain . Degree in Aviation. Former FAA Warbird Examiner. Two Oshkosh Champions. F4U5, UH-1E. Owner of private owned airport , 500 based aircraft . A&P/IA Mechanic. Author of Angel Flight 44, Book on Flying Disaster relief missions in a DC3S into Louisiana after Katrina hit.