35 years of aviation experience: Airport and Fixed Base Operations, Helicopter Crewman (AUTEC), Commercial Blimp Crewman (Formerly Lightship Group, USA), Ski-lift Operator. 25 years experience flying powered parachutes and EAA Certified Instructor. Formerly of Northlight Studios, Ketchum/ Sun Valley, Idaho. Gallery Photographer, National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient and Nikon International photography award winner.