USHGA Certified Advanced and Tandem Instructor. John has been flying since 1990 and teaching since 1997. John knew he wanted to hang glide in the fifth grade. He was rated at the major schools of Kitty Hawk and Lookout Mountain. In his words, "I know the value of structured programs of instruction. So, I concentrate on the learning plan and discourage hero worship". John has honed a systematic curriculum-based approach to flying instruction through 23 years of university teaching in e engineering information. I try to adapt my teaching style to the student's particular learning style as long as it does not compromise safety. Finding the comfort zone of each student is my particular strength as an instructor. My motto is, "The teaching leads the teacher and the taught". In addition hang gliders, John is a private pilot, flies paraglider and trikes. But his passion is riding horses
Background Information:
Born in Detroit, Michigan. Graduated from Hamtramck High School, Western Michigan University, and University of Michigan with degrees in Geology and Information Science.