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As a child I loved to see airplanes flying and dreamed of being up there. When I was 12, I read a book about flying in Alaska as a bush pilot. After that, when someone would ask what I was going to do when I grew up, I would declare, “I’m going to be an Alaskan bush pilot!” I hadn’t even been in an airplane yet, but I was adamant. R AYMOND J. BAILE Y 51

At a young age I’d tip over the 55-gallon drums that were used to feed cows and horses on our family farm. I’d sit in the cutout, moving side-to-side while pretending I was flying a warbird. NED GREENOP 52

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I had heard my father tell stories about his flying during World War II. One day we went to a grass field so we could see an airplane. It was yellow and small and now I know it was a Piper J-3 Cub.  That moment set a passionate course for the rest of my life. TAD IHNS 56

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When I was six my parents took me on an airline flight and I can still remember how exciting it was to be invited up front to meet the pilots.  I cherished the little pin-on pilot wings that they gave me. I didn’t come from an aviation family and because I have weak vision in one eye I was always told that without 20/20 vision in both eyes, I’d never be able to fly. It wasn’t until my late 30s that I learned I could actually become a pilot. It was something that completely changed my life. JOHN HAYES 59

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I grew up thinking pilots were cool but I never had the time, money and self-confidence – all at the same time – in order to try until I was 45 years old. Once I tried I was hooked. LARRY C. KING 63

My dad had his pilot’s license when I was born, so I grew up flying. I had to get driven to the airport to do my first solo flight since I was younger than the legal driving age. DAVID FARR 64

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THE TURBULENCE

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The advantage of being an entrepreneur is that you only have to work when you want to – which if you want to eat and pay your bills, is all of the time. CHRIS CARLSON 71

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Find people who support you and your vision. The best advice I got was always the free kind, from people who didn’t have a dog in the hunt. Although I’m bad at it, I recommend taking enough time away from work to be an interesting person. I’m still working on this one. CHUCK BRADY Think way ahead of the airplane on each flight – don’t let normal distractions get in the way of what’s important. Pay attention to critical execution details as you make progress and think through potential alternatives before you need them, should things not go as planned. RANDY BROILES I’ve had several bad moments while flying. Things have gone seriously wrong, and I’m still here. Problem solving is a skill. Remaining calm and logical in the face of a potential calamity is a skill. The thought process is the same whether in an airplane, in the boardroom or at home with family. Logical analysis, clarity of purpose and a steady hand is an invaluable set of skills, and I learned to apply each of them via aviation. ADAM GROSSER 74

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Set your goals high and always strive to accomplish them. Don’t be afraid to stumble along the way, and use it to learn. ROBERT A. WILSON 76

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In aviation you have to consider more than just what your immediate action produces. You have to analyze what those actions will bring five steps later. Understanding cause and effect and the decision-making chain is helpful in daily life and solving complex problems. JASON TALLE Y 78

So many aspects of flying translate into better engaging the world around me: an aptitude for and understanding of systems and mechanics; applications for basic math and physics concepts; embracing the awe and beauty of weather; planning and executing multiple scenarios while often making decisions in the face of uncertainty; and most of all, knowing what can be accomplished through determination and hard work, backed by a great support team. NANCY AUTH 79

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When a problem comes up, don’t panic or ignore it – deal with it! DAVID FARR 82



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To fly takes dedication. You have to be willing to dedicate your time and resources not only to learn to fly but to stay proficient. To be your best at anything that you attempt requires dedication. Don’t wait – life is short and the perfect time to start will never come. JOE FISHER 85

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You need to eat, drink and sleep what you want to do. If not, my advice is to choose another vocation until you find your calling. Then work is a joy. ROBERT A. WILSON Being methodical and disciplined when planning and executing, as well as always including in your plan an alternate course of action, ensures good results. JUAN G. RODRIGUEZ Aviation requires that you are focused on a goal when obtaining new certificates and ratings. That focus has enabled me to venture into many directions during my life. If your work isn’t enjoyable and productive, then change your situation. RICH PICKETT 89

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Follow your dreams and do not allow anyone or anything to distract you. MICHAEL HERMAN 90

Write your dreams down. Most people think a lot. But taking even the smallest action to write them down is a step toward your goal. MARK HALE 91

The old adage of “fly the plane” is a concept of focus, determination and never giving up. Demonstrating this mindset in your daily life will surely yield success. Have well-defined goals and a plan to execute. Full power! NED GREENOP 92

Persistence, patience and perseverance always pays off. Never give up. People will tell you it isn’t possible. It always is possible provided you never give up. BILL DUBÉ 93



The emphasis on safety in aviation has served as a model in developing my medical practice as a cosmetic surgeon. Since all of my work is elective, I always tell my patients that safety comes first. The lessons learned in trying to fly safely are easily applied to a surgical practice: proper preparation and attention to detail. You must focus on what you’re doing and remain prepared for the anticipated – or a sudden emergency. HOWARD TOBIN 95

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You don’t get to choose what your dreams are, but you do get to choose if you are passionate about chasing them. Passion and perseverance are two of the most important components of success. JASON TALLE Y Be persistent. While persistence doesn’t always result in the dream you are pursuing, what you learn will help pave the way for you to reach other goals. When others say something isn’t possible, listen to them but make your own decision. RICH PICKETT In these days of near instant gratification, it may be difficult to remain committed to achieving long- term goals. Break up the overall goals into achievable pieces that you pursue with a single-minded focus. Eventually, you’ll look up and see you’ve achieved what seemed like a series of difficult goals and you’ve realized your dream. MARC DULUDE 98

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