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Aviation
International Aerobatic Club
The International Aerobatic Club is a division of EAA dedicated to sport aerobatics, where I serve as President. IAC hosts competitions, provides training resources, and connects aerobatic pilots across skill levels from primary through unlimited categories.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
The nation’s leading organization for model aviation enthusiasts, representing over 200,000 members. I am honored to be a Model Aviation Hall of Fame inductee for my contributions to the RC community.
CIVA - FAI Aerobatics Commission
The FAI commission governing international aerobatic competition since 1960. CIVA oversees World Aerobatic Championships for powered and glider aircraft across categories from Advanced to Unlimited. I serve as chair of the FAI / Aresti Liaison Working Group and previously chaired the Aresti Catalogue Committee.
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association brings together aviation enthusiasts who build, restore, and fly aircraft. I serve on the EAA Board of Directors. EAA hosts AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts, and supports chapters worldwide.
FAI - World Air Sports Federation
The world governing body for air sports, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. FAI sets standards for aeronautical records, coordinates international competitions, and promotes air sports worldwide through its member organizations.
LIFT Aviation
Aviation apparel and safety equipment manufacturer specializing in pilot shoes with proprietary rudder control technology, aviation helmets, and flight gear. We are marketing partners with LIFT Aviation.
MX Aircraft
Manufacturer of the MXS and MX2 aerobatic aircraft, regarded as the highest performance aerobatic airplanes in the world. I work with MX Aircraft as a test pilot and engineer. The MXS has won a decade of US National Aerobatic Championships and World Freestyle Championships.
National Aeronautic Association
The oldest aviation organization in the United States, founded in 1905. I serve on the NAA Board of Directors. NAA is the U.S. representative to FAI and the sole authority for certifying aviation records in the United States. They also administer prestigious awards including the Collier Trophy.
Specialty Aero
Specialty Aero is the business name for Tony Horvath, a custom plane builder in Creswell, Oregon. Tony is an amazing craftsman and hard worker. I’ve been fortunate to work with him closely on many projects. I highly recommend him.
Business
Guardian Games
My tabletop gaming stores in the Pacific Northwest, with locations across Oregon and Washington. Guardian Games offers board games, RPGs, miniatures, collectible card games, and over 10,000 square feet of gaming space at our Portland flagship store. Visit our newest location in Kennewick, WA.
Knife Edge Software
My software company specializing in flight simulation technology. Knife Edge Software developed the RealFlight RC flight simulator for nearly three decades before selling those assets to Horizon Hobby in 2020.
ReStyle Home
My home, garden, and gift retail stores in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. ReStyle offers curated home decor, plants, floral arrangements, and gifts from women-owned and sustainable brands.
Passionflower Design
My lifestyle store in downtown Eugene, Oregon. Passionflower offers plants, home decor, clothing, jewelry, and gifts from regional artists and designers. We’re also a full-service florist specializing in wedding flowers and custom arrangements.
RCGroups
The world’s largest online community for radio control enthusiasts. I founded RCGroups in 1996 and sold it in 2017. It remains a vital resource for RC pilots to share knowledge, discuss products, and connect with other hobbyists.
RealFlight
The world’s #1 RC flight simulator for nearly three decades. I led development of RealFlight for over two decades after purchasing Knife Edge Software from founder Scott Kemp. I sold the simulator assets to Horizon Hobby in 2020, where RealFlight continues to help pilots learn and improve their skills.
Fun
3Blue1Brown
A lot of people don’t find calculus fun, but this site makes it easy to understand. Grant Sanderson’s visual approach to mathematics covers linear algebra, calculus, neural networks, and more with beautiful animations that make complex concepts click.
Picotage
A retro action game I made, inspired by the Apple II classic “Sabotage” from the early 1980s. Built with Pico-8. Defend your base by shooting helicopters and paratroopers before they land. Simple, addictive, and playable right in your browser.
Roll Trainer
A game I made that lets you play aerobatic judge. Test how well you can assess roll angles during an aerobatic flight. Playable right in your browser.