- FAA Ratings:
- ATP - Multi Engine
- Commercial SEL
Bob has been actively flying for over 20 years. He started flying Jump
planes 5 years ago at Adrenalin Airsports that was located at Smith
Mountain Lake Airport in Moneta, VA. Bob started with Skydive Virginia in
July of 2007 as their King Air Captain and has been dropping skydivers
almost every weekend since. Bob also does some corporate flying during the
week in several different models of aircraft.
He has been interested in flying since a child. As a youngster he would
beg his parents to take him to the airport, so he could watch the
airplanes. He started flying lessons while working as a helicopter flight
paramedic on Lifeguard 10 in Roanoke, VA. One of the pilots encouraged his
aviation interests and soon he had his pilots license. He has done a wide
assortment of flying since those early years while earning his ratings, but
enjoys flying skydivers a lot, as he says, "they are some of the most
grateful passengers I have ever flown, it's really challenging and a lot of
fun".
Flying has been one of the highlights of his life, and he hopes he can
continue for many years to come.
