I have been an active flight instructor since 1977 and have over 5,000 hours instructing. I hold an ATP Pilot Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate for Single Engine, Multi-engine and Instrument-Airplane with the FAA’s Gold Seal, and a Ground Instructor Certificate for Instrument-Airplane. I currently own and operate a 1969 Piper Aztec. When not flying I am an electrical engineer working for a regional cellular carrier specializing in cell site design and acquisition.