I have been flying Air Taxi under Part 135 rules and giving flight instruction at Lake Hood since 1988. I started Ptarmigan Air in 1992 and operated DeHavilland DHC-2, Cessna 185, and Piper PA-18 aircraft on floats, wheels, and skis. I was the chief pilot and provided the training for our pilots. I have experience giving flight instruction in aircraft ranging from a Super Cub on floats to a Lear 35.
I sold Ptarmigan Air in 2003 and started ACME Cub Training. Over the past 20 years I have tweaked a syllabus that teaches pilots techniques to stay safe when operating in the extremes of the Bush.
In addition to owning and flying light twins, Beaver, Cessna, and Piper float planes, I have given instruction in almost every model of single engine aircraft that is on floats.
ATP
Multi-Engine Land
Type Ratings CE-500, LR-Jet
Commercial
Single Engine Land
Single Engine Sea
Rotorcraft
Designated Pilot Examiner
ATP
MEL
Commercial
Instrument
Private
Sport Pilot
SES
SEL
Gold Star Flight Instructor
Single and Multi-Engine instrument Airplane
Ground Instructor: Instrument
Total Time 15500+
Jet 2000+
SEL 5500+
SES 5500+
Mechanic
A&P with IA
