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
"We invited Steve to address our inter-organisational team at a recent race-themed event because we wanted his insights on team-work from a motor-racing perspective. Steve inspired delegates with his racing anecdotes and ability to draw parallels relevant to the unique challenges that our team face. He embraced the spirit of our slightly 'out-there' event and went beyond his original brief - doing an excellent job at commentating to bring our team building exercise to life. Steve was a pleasure to work with and attentive to our objectives from the outset. We received numerous positive comments from delegates following our event, including from senior stakeholders."
NAOMI. C. SMITH
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