I have had a lifelong interest and involvement in aviation. As a boy I built model airplanes and eventually learned to fly radio controlled airplanes and helicopters and continue to enjoy model aircraft today. I started flying full sized aircraft at age 17 and earned a commercial pilot license with instrument and multiengine ratings and also became a CFI/IA. In 2005 I became and Aviation Medical Examiner and enjoy helping to keep other pilots flying. I continue to fly a few hundred hours a year for business and pleasure and still teach occasionally. I have made many good friends in aviation and hope to remain involved for many years to come.