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  • James Norman Hutchens
  • James Norman Hutchens

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    Wall of Honor Level:
    Air and Space Sponsor

    Honored by:
    Ms. Lucy Hutchens

    BORN: 19 October 1963

    FLIGHT TIME:
    Total Time: 6,900
    Pilot-in-Command: 6,200
    Night and NVG: 1,100
    Helicopter: 6,400
    Fixed Wing: 500
    Cross-County: 3,200
    Instrument: 280
    Instructor: 2,300
    Bell Time: 5,850

    ACADEMIC: Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 3.3 GPA

    AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE
    Ratings and Certificates:
    Commercial Pilot: Airplane, Single & Multi Eng Land; Rotorcraft - Helicopter
    Instrument: Airplane - Single & Multi Eng Land; Rotorcraft - Helicopter
    Advanced Ground Instructor
    Instrument Ground Instructor
    Certified Flight Instructor - Helicopter
    OAS Carded for Ext. Load/Fire Sup.
    FAA Certified Check Airman - BHT206, 407

    WORK HISTORY
    1999 - Present: President/Owner of Access Air Ambulance Inc., Boise, ID and Elko, NV (charter services, fire suppression, industrial services)
    1995 - Present: President/Owner of Jeflyn Aviation Inc. dba Access Air
    1991 - 1999: Night Vision Goggle Flight Instructor - Idaho National Guard
    1989 - 1991: U. S. Army Flight Instructor and Night Vision Goggle Instructor
    1984 - 1989: U.S. Army Border Patrol Pilot - East/West German Border Fulda

    AWARDS
    United States National Helicopter Champion - 1994 and 1996
    1996 World Helicopter Championships - Silver Medalist - U.S.A.
    1994 World Helicopter Championships - Silver Medalist - Moscow, Russia
    1992 World Helicopter Championships - Bronze Medalist - London, England
    U. S. Army in Europe Helicopter Champion - 1986 and 1988
    National Aeronautic Association - Certificate of Achievement
    Helicopter Club of America - Certificate of Merit
    Distinguished Service Medal - State of Idaho National Guard

    Setting high standards of personal integrity, safety, and community service, e.g., donation of helicopter rides for children referred by the Make a Wish Foundation.

    PERSONAL: Born 19 October 1963, Single, Son Jeffrey 14, Daughter Jackie 10

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