Between 2018-2022 Ryan has accomplished and attained the following ratings:

Commercial Pilot Certificate – ASEL/AMEL	Instrument
EMB-145 Type Rating	Flight Instructor – ASEL/AMEL/Instrument
Ground Instructor – Advanced/Instrument	Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft System

“I love flying for vacations to explore new places, meet new people and see new things.  Flying my own airplane is heck of a lot better than flying on the airlines!  I can’t even begin to describe the sights, experiences and relationships aviation has brought me that I never would have had before.” 

He enjoys doing animal rescue flights for Pilots N Paws.  His dog Loki  just flies for fun when Ryan is flying or teaching.  Ryan is stimulated by the challenges that flying brings and his being able to share his passion with others and expose them to the fun and convenience that aviation offers.  Ryan was blessed enough to turn his passion into a career where he now gets paid to do what he loves.

Ryan flying his Piper Warrior II with Loki on a his way to a Search & Rescue training event.

Ryan joined our Chapter in 2017 and became a Lifetime National member when he realized he couldn’t kick the aviation habit.

Ryan flies his Warrior II and other flying club/student planes when instructing students from Buchanan or Livermore airports.  He is interested in building a plane someday but he needs the time , money and most importantly, the patience to tackle a building project.  He knows building a plane project would be rewarding and that his impatience could affect the outcome.  Recognizing this point alone lets us know that Ryan is a good pilot.  He knows his limitations!

Ryan Flies his Warrior II and other flying club/student planes when instructing students from Buchanan or Livermore airports.  He is interested in building a plane someday but he needs the time , money and most importantly, the patience to tackle a building project.  He knows building a plane project would be rewarding and that his impatience could affect the outcome.  Recognizing this point alone lets us know that Ryan is a good pilot.  He knows his limitations.

In the experimental world Ryan has flown a SeaRey, Zenith Zodiac, and Lancair IV (Thanks to Harvard and Sara Holmes).  He is looking forward to spending more time with experimental aircraft in the future.  The author thinks this is a hint to our members.  If any member is looking for a flying buddy, Ryan is your man.

When asked about his favorite flying memories Ryan immediately answered.

“I think a big one is taking people for their first GA flight. I have done that around 65 times. The most gratifying ones are the people that fear flying and through explanation and a good flight they are then comfortable and do not have the fear anymore and actually enjoy aviation. Seeing that $#!# eating grin on someone’s face that they just can’t hold back on their first flight and knowing you did that to them is magical.”