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Dave Young |
Hometown: Hanover Courthouse, Virginia
Current Aviation Ratings: ATP, ME, SEL, CFII, MEI.
Education:
Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, Virginia Tech;
Masters Degree in Business Management, Central Michigan.
Prior military experience: USAF – 29 Years.
Joined the SOA: 2002
Aviation History: I began flying in the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager. I then received my formal pilot training in the USAF and have been flying military and civilian aircraft for 44 years. I have also been a flight instructor for 42 years.
Aircraft Flown: T-41, T-37; T-38; B-52C, D, F, G & H; KC-135, KC-10; T-39 Saberliner; C-131, Cessna 152, 172, 182, 310, 414; Piper J-3, J-4, PA-28, PA-30, PA-32, PA-44, PT6-42; Socata TBM 700; Beach BE58 Baron, King Air 90, & 200; Boeing PT-18 Stearman.
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Ernie Rogers
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Hometown: Gallup, New Mexico.
Current Aviation Ratings: CFI,CFII, MEI, ATP, HELO Commercial
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Howard Payne University;
Masters Degree in Management, Salva Regina University;
Masters Degree in International Affairs, Naval War College.
Prior military experience: 27 years Navy
Joined the SOA: Fall 2002
Aviation History: 27 years in the Navy flying Helicopters and Fixed wing aircraft. I taught for three years at the USN primary flight school teaching beginners as well as advanced Instrument, formation and initial carrier qualification in fixed wing aircraft.
Aircraft flown:H-57, H-1, H-2, H-60, T-28 and S-2.
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John Marselus
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Hometown: Princeton, Illinois.
Current Aviation Ratings: CFII, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-engine and Single Engine Land
Education:
Masters of Divinity, Liberty Theological Seminary;
Masters in Strategic Studies, United States Air Force Air War College;
Master of Arts in Religion, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary;
Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy
Prior Military Experience: 25 Years, Colonel, United States Air Force.
Joined the SOA: August 2010
Aviation History: Over 3400 total flying hours:
1800 Hours: F–15E
1200 Hours: A-10
Combat in both listed fighter aircraft.
1400 Hours as Evaluator/ Instructor in F-15E & A-10.
Aircraft flown: T-41, T-37, T-38, AT-38, A-10A, F-15E, CF-18, AERONCA CHAMP, CESSNA 150.
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Kurt Reesman |
Hometown: Beaver Dam, Kentucky.
Current Aviation Ratings: Commercial Certificate with Multi- & Single-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, CFI, CFII, MEI
Education:
Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Religious Studies, Western Kentucky University;
Prior Military Experience: US Air Force (retired)
Joined the SOA: January 2005
Aviation History:
Private Pilot Certificate (Owensboro, KY),
US Air Force pilot training (flew the T-38 & T-37),
AT-38 Fighter Lead-in Training (Holloman AFB, NM),
RF-4C fighter pilot (Boise, ID; Louisville, KY; Shaw AFB, SC),
T-37B Instructor/Evaluator Pilot (Sheppard AFB, TX; Randolph AFB, TX),
F-15E Instructor/Evaluator Pilot (USAF - Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC),
F-15S Instructor/Evaluator Pilot (RSAF - King Khalid AB, Saudi Arabia),
CFI/CFII/MEI (trained in Burlington, NC) at Liberty University since January 2005.
Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, RF-4C, F-15E, F-15S, Piper Seneca, Piper Aztec, Piper Warrior, Piper Tomahawk, Diamond DA-40, Cessna 182T, Cessna 152.
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Walt Reichard |
Hometown: Huntington, N.Y.
Current Aviation Ratings: Air Transport Pilot, Airplane Multiengine Land, CL-65, EMB-120, L-382, Commercial Privileges, Airplane Single Engine Land; Flight Instructor: Airplane Multiengine; Instrument Airplane.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in History, The Citadel (1972);
Masters Degree in Business Administration/Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1988).
Prior Military Experience: USAF Retired (EC/C-130 B/E/H)
Aviation History: USAF (20 years) - Aircraft Commander/Instructor Pilot/Flight Examiner: EC-130E/H. Worldwide operational experience. Chief, Quality Assurance, Chief Flight Crew Evaluations, Chief Flight Crew Training, Officer-in-Charge of the Functional Check Flight Program.
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (15 years) - Instructor Pilot / Line Check Airman / Captain: Canadair Regional Jet; EMB-120; First Officer ATR 72. Simulator Instructor, Classroom Instructor. Part 121 scheduled passenger transport operations
Aircraft Flown: Cherokee 140 (PA28-140), Navion 1, T-37, T-38, EC/C-130 B/E/H, EMB-120, ATR 72, CL-65 (Canadair Regional Jet), Piper PA 44-180, PA-18, Cessna 162, Cessna 172, Cessna 177
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James Mashburn |
Hometown: Denver, Colorado.
Current Aviation Ratings: CFI, CFII, MEI (Gold Seal)
Education:
Bachelor of Theology, Baptist Bible College West;
Master of Science Counseling/Psychology, Cornerstone University.
Joined the SOA: July 2006
Aviation History: I became a CFI while pastoring inner-city church in Denver. Used this as a ministry opportunity at a secular flight training school before coming to Liberty.
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Bruce Barnhart |
Hometown: Little Meadows, PA.
Current Aviation Ratings: Commercial (Single and Multi), CFI, CFII, MEI, A&P
Education:
Bachelor of Theology, Minor in Aviation (including A&P School) from Piedmont Baptist College;
Bible College - Piedmont Baptist College.
Joined the SOA: Summer of 2006
Aviation History: After graduation from PBC I worked as a mechanic in Binghamton, NY for almost a year. I then came back to PBC to flight instruct for 2 and 1/2 years. Following that, my wife Karen, and I spent 15 years with Missionary Aviation Fellowship. This included service in Ecuador, SA, Russia, and Kazakhstan. I am currently in my fifth year with LUSOA as an instructor and check airman.
Aircraft Flown:
Cessna 150, 152, 170, 180, 182, 185 and 206; Piper Cherokee 140, 180, Warrior, Archer, J-3, Pacer (PA20), Super Cub on Floats (PA18),; Aeronca 7AC (first solo); Bellanca Viking; Douglas DC3 (with Missionary Flights International); Stinson 108; Maule (M5, M7).
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Don Childs |
Hometown: Seaford, Virginia.
Current Aviation Ratings:Commercial/Instrument/CFI - Helicopter; Airplane -SEL
Education:
A.A., University of Maryland;
B.S., Liberty University.
Prior military experience: US Army, CW3, AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter Pilot, OH-58 Scout Pilot, UH-1 Utility Pilot; (1983-2001 - active, guard and reserve)
Joined the SOA: May 2010
Aviation History: I started flying in 1978 out of PHF airport. I then joined the Army in 1983 flying the East/West German Border. Returned to the states in 1988 and was hired by the Virginia State Police/Aviation. Flew medevac/police missions from Abingdon and Lynchburg, Virginia for 21 years. Bell Factory Course in the 206 (B and L models) and Bell 407; American Eurocopter Factory Course for the BO-105LS
Aircraft flown:
Helicopters: UH-1, OH-58 A&C, AH-1S Cobra, Bell 206B&L, Bell 407, BO-105LS.
Airplanes: Cessna 182, Piper PA28R-161/181, PA-23-250, Cessna-402 & 414
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Marc Curley |
Hometown: DuBois, PA
Current Aviation Ratings: CFI, CFII, MEI
Education: BSBA at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA.
Prior Military Experience: Staff Sergeant Fuel Systems Technician on C-130 Aircraft in Air Force Reserves
Joined the SOA: January 2007
Aircraft flown: C-152, C-162, C-172, C-172RG, PA28-180, PA28R-201, PA44-180
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Jason Hammond |
Hometown, State: Ridgway, PA.
Current Aviation Ratings: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (AMEL, Commercial ASEL) Flight Instructor Certificate (ASEL, AMEL, Instrument)
Joined the SOA: August 2010
Aviation History: Trained with Falwell Aviation for 2 years, then instructed and flew charter for 3 years-1700 hours. Flew as captain for Cape Air for one year-900 hours. Flew as first officer for Piedmont Airlines/US Airways Express for 3 years-2600 hours.
Aircraft flown: Cirrus SR20/SR22, Cessna 402, Cessna 414, Cessna 425, Cessna Citation 500, Beechcraft King Air 90/100, Dehavilland DHC-8-100/200/300.
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Peter Spahr |
Hometown: Havertown, Pennsylvania
Current Aviation Ratings: Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, AGI, Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Education:
Associates of Science Degree - Engineering, Delaware Co. Community College;
Bachelor of Science Degree - Missionary Aviation Technology, Moody Bible Institute.
Joined the SOA: On loan from Mission Aviation Fellowship August 2007 - May 2008. Liberty University - May 2008
Aviation History: Worked 3 years as an A&P mechanic after graduating from Moody Bible Institute in 1992. Joined Mission Aviation Fellowship in 1995 and served in Indonesia as a pilot, mechanic and base manager.
Aircraft flown: Cessna 185, 206, 208
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Josh Clark |
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Current Aviation Ratings: PVT ME, COM SE, CFI-A, CFII
Education:
Masters Degree in Management Liberty University 2009;
Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation, Liberty University 2006.
Join the SOA: Fall 2006
Aviation History: I began flying in 1996 at a local high school that had a magnet program. I received my Private pilot certificate in 1999. I trained at LeTourneau University and received my tailwheel endorsement and multi-engine private rating. Between 2001 and 2004 took some time off of flying to work, and finished my training with Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ratings at Liberty University.
Aircraft flown: Beechcraft Sundowner, Beechcraft Duchess, Citabria, Piper Meridian, Piper Warrior, Piper Saratoga, Tecnam 2006T, Let Blanik, Cessna 152.
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