• 309 Space
• 5,200 Flight

Certifications:

• CFI
• CFII
• MEII
• ATP
• FAA DER Test Pilot
• Commercial Sea Plane

Education:

• Master of Science, Aviation Systems – University of Tennessee Space Institute
• Graduate – US Naval Test Pilot School
• Graduate – US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)
• Bachelor of Science, Honors, Electrical Engineering, Oregon State

Experience:

• Commander, USN (Retired)
• NASA Instructor Astronaut
• USN Test Pilot School Instructor

Instructor Specialties:

• Fixed Wing Performance & Flying Qualities
• Professional Spaceflight
• Upset Recognition & Recovery
• Certification
• Operational Test and Evaluation
• Radar
• Night Vision Systems

Awards & Affiliations:

• NASA Spaceflight Medal
• Antarctic Service Medal
• Sea Service Ribbon
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Navy Commendation Medal
• Air Medal
• Honored by the State of Alaska legislature as Alaska’s First Astronaut
• Honored by Alaska Governor Murkowski for accomplishments and commitment to science
• Winner 1993 McClaren Strike/Fighter Derby