AVIATOR
In 1979, as a flying-mad teenager, I spent a weekend at Biggin Hill, going through aircrew selection to fly Sea Harriers for the Fleet Air Arm.
I felt like an Ace amongst Aces passing my Pilot's Co-ordination and Pilot's Maths, along with Navigator's Coordination - but failed Navigator's Maths by 3%. I was advised to re-apply a year later - but decided to go motor racing instead.
My love of aviation never went away - in-fact it grew stronger over the years.
Today I have ratings for four different helicopter 'types' - and three 'fixed wing'. I also hold a helicopter 'Night Rating', and am on course to qualify for my professional drone pilot's licence, so able to undertake commercial filming projects from January onwards.
I have hundreds of flying hours logged in all kinds of aircraft, all over the World. In Los Angeles I flew a Bell Jet Ranger for the traffic reporter for KISS FM; from Majorca I delivered an R44 helicopter to the UK, crossing the Pyrenees in the process. I've completed two Robinson factory safety courses, a mountain flying training - in short, 'I fly, and I know things'.
testimonial
"Steve has continually offered and delivered world class sessions. The level of detail in planning and presentation is second to none and it never ceases to amaze me how much the elite athletes enjoy the ‘Present to Win’ session. It is clear to see how much knowledge, information, experience and development the athletes gain throughout the day. The coaches also gain valuable knowledge of their elite athletes within the media setting. We continue to praise the outstanding work that Steve does and look forward to working with him again in the very near future."
KERRY HEARSEY
AASE & FDSC COURSE LEADER