The BC General Aviation Association is a diverse community of aviators and other interesting people for whom aviation is an important part of their lives. The BCGA Featured Members Page is a way for us to get to know the individuals that make our community what it is. The featured members page is being launched on January 15th and will start with 5-10 member profiles. After the initial launch we will endeavor to feature a different member every week.

What is your occupation?
Electrical engineer / Embedded developer

What is your home airport? 
CYPK

What year did you start flying?
2017

Where did you learn to fly?
Pacific Rim Academy and after
​Canadian Aviation College

Why did you start flying?
Since my childhood I was living near airports, I was always willing to become a pilot one day but life dictated me different path and career. I spent lots of time behind Microsoft Flight Sim and finally in January 2017 I came at school.

What airplane did you learn to fly in?
Diamond DA20 and then PA28-235

What airplane do you fly now?
Piper PA28-235

What is your favorite kind of flying or place to fly to?
I am fresh PPL and still have tons of beautiful BC places to discover (and not only BC). For now I like to fly to Chilliwack, to Boundary Bay. These are two main destinations I am taking my non-flying friends to.

What is your favorite feature on the BCGA website?
Trip sheet library. Please keep it growing.

In a few words describe what the BCGA is to you:
Great source of information and experience. Nice people to share experience with.

What other aviation organizations / clubs are you affiliated with?
COPA

Do you have a business or work at a business that you would like other members to know about (Provide Name & Link):
I do some non certified avionics development.
I also do avionics installation (experimental).
360 Avionics
www.360avionics.com

Other interests:
Airplane build, traveling, hunting