About me:

I have been an aviation enthusiast since I was two years old, which is probably the result of growing up in North Park beneath the approach path to Lindbergh Field. At 17, I earned my private pilot certificate and decided to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. By majoring in Aeronautical Science, I hoped to translate my interest in aviation into a career as a pilot.

In the fall of 2002, I completed an internship with Continental Airlines, during which I logged 26 hours of MD-80 simulator time and traveled around the world on Continental's jump seats. Following the internship, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle with a 4.0 grade point average.

I fly with Plus One Flyers and Golden Wings Flying Club at Montgomery Field.  I also help teach the San Diego Aerospace Museum's private pilot ground school.