Reno Unlimited Pilot: Winner, 2000 Reno Unlimited Gold Class.
Extensive technical flight and management expertise in aviation for use in film production. Acrobatic pilot qualified in numerous fighter type high performance aircraft that have camera Systems providing high screen dynamics. Aerial coordinator qualified in 2nd unit flight film production: concept, development, execution, and evaluation of the shot.
MOVIE & TV WORK
COMMERCIALS "DEFECTOR" commercial aired on All American game. I-WORKS aerial portraying WWI, WW2, Korean, Viet Nam, and future fighter aircraft "HONDA" Stunt Pilot flying an Aero L-39 Jet Fighter, "HEART OF AMERICA" Aerial Coordinator, Airshow F-86 jet acrobatics. "BEDE-10 JET" Stunt Pilot, Coordinator, Photography Assistant MILLER GENUINE DRAFT BEER" Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator, RSA,
USA Inc. "AERIAL DOGFlGHT" for M4 Venture Quest promotion. "CHUCK YEAGER PEPSI" Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "COLOR TILE II" Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "COLOR TILE" Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator, Photography Assistant. "U-2 TODAY" Test Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "RED KNIGHT AIRSHOW" flying sequence Pilot. "SKYFIRE" Series - Race Pilot, Flight Coordinator. "SHOWDAY VNY" Race Pilot, Flight Coordinator.
MOVIES: "HOT SHOTS" Aerial Coordinator, Stunt Pilot, all aerial photography flying stunts. "MISSION OF THE SHARK" Aerial Coordinator. "FIREBIRDS" Stunt Pilot, Consultant. "B.O.R.N" Executive Producer, Stunt Pilot, Aerial Coordinator. "NAVY SEALS" Aerial Advisor. "DEAL OF THE CENTURY" Technical Advisor "THE RIGHT STUFF" Pilot, Flight Stunt.
TV SERIES: "DISCOVERY WINGS" Maverick Entertainment Pilot. "HARDCOPY", John Denver, Travolta flights. A&E: "FIRST FLIGHTS" Neil Armstrong flights. "DISCOVERY" BD-I0 Test "SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN" Opening Credit T-33 jet Out of Control maneuver.
LICENSES & DESIGNATIONS
· ATP FAA Pilot License # ATP 1678966
· Aerial Coordinator & FAA Approved Manual
· Acrobatic License, Level 1
· Jets & Props: Extensive Jet & WWII Fighter Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MILITARY: Three Distinguished Flying Crosses, Meritorious Service Medal, twenty-five Air Combat Medals, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Combat Ready Medal, seven Vietnam Service Medals, Vietnam RV Camp Medal. America National Aviators Award. California State Appreciation Medal, Distinguished Graduate of all flying schools: USAF Pilot, Fighter Upgrade, Top Gun, and USAF Test Pilot School MS from University of Southern California. BS from North Dakota State University. DG from USAF Test Pilot School Winner of 1981 and 1984 Reno Unlimited Air Race. Winner of 1984 Canadian Unlimited International Air Race. Holder of World Closed Course Speed Records for reciprocating propeller driven aircraft.
FLIGHT TIME
Flight Time: 12,428 hours. FA, F5, F-11 Meteor, F-16, F-15, F-86, RF-5, F-100,
F-101, F-102, F-104, F-106, F-117, A-4, A-6, A-7, A-37, BD-5J, BD-10, T-2, T-33, T-38, Mig-15,
Mig-17, Mig 21, Mig-23, SU-27, Drakken J35, Hawker Hunter, L-29, L-39, U-2, Soko, Gnat, Vampire, OV-10, Sepa, Casa, Iskra, Fouga, Mav Jet, P-38,
P-40, P47, P-5I, Bearcat, Yak3, Yak 9, Spitfire, Skyraider, Mosquito, Sea Fury, Corsair, Tsunami, Lear Stang, Grand 51, Yak 50, Yak 52, Yak 55, T-6, T-34, T-4I, 0-1, 0-2, Brousard, SU-25, SU-29,
Dago Red!