Aeronautical engineer with a Masters Degree in Aerodynamics - early experience in flight performance and handling qualities; broader later inc Vice President Engineering at Aviat Aircraft, Inc and Chief Engineer at Boeing, Australia.
Learnt to fly in 1966 and became addicted to aerobatics - twice Australian Advanced aerobatic champion, leader of Pitts formation aerobatic team; CPL then Flight Instructor Rating in 1995, specialising in aerobatic training; delegate for issue of low level aerobatic approvals then Flight Examiner privileges for instructor spin & aerobatic training.