2017 Updates

FAA First Class Medical

61.56 endorsement

Attained a FAA Part 107 remote Small UAS Commercial pilot certificate

Branded with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) and was Certified as an Instructor to teach the 155 hour accredited Safety Certification Course

Produced a RH IFR FITS SBT ACS structured Syllabus for White Rabbit Aviation in Spokane, Wa.

Created a comprehensive FAA approved CRM training program for 135 Helicopter operators.

2018 Updates

Completed Re-qual 135 R66 Ground Instructor training for 135 Operator

Conducted recurrent 135 training including newly added CRM training for 135 Operator

Coordinating RH industry career path initiatives for flight schools, tour, utility & HAA operators

Continuing efforts with the USHST's Helicopter Safety Enhancement efforts in reducing fatal accidents

Continuing FAASTeam support and presentations

Held a mentoring session at Colorado Heli-Ops, May 6th for CFIs and career pilot planning

Initiated a SMS and a growing Safety Culture at Black Hills Aerial Adventures and Dakota Rotors companies, May 8 & 9

Witnessed the Aviation Futures pathway participants from Colorado Heli-Ops filling second tier tour pilot slots in South Dakota

Conducted C&E and FITS SBT Facilitator courses at CHO (now 248 Facilitators trained) May 10 & 11

June thru October initiatives included a global search for a Bell 407, pre-buy inspection formulation, purchase, training and re-orientation of a 135 chief pilot, FAA conformity inspection, pilot check flight and night flight emergency training.

2019 Updates

FAASTeam presentations in SW Florida and discussions/input with a FAA FITS SBT research data gathering group.

Moving from Naples, Fl. to Winter Haven, Fl. by April 1st.