Organization
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The museum is staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers who contribute their time and energy to restoring and operating the museum's fleet of aircraft.
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[edit] President
Bruce holds both fixed-wing and rotor ratings.
[edit] Directors
Roma has over 400 hours in the L-29 and over 300 in the L-39. When he's not flying, Roma is the Dallas County Constable, Precinct 4.
"And if you do feel sick, all we ask is that you get a good seal on the bag!"
"I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that the real pilots couldn't make it. The good news is that I've read the book, and I'm pretty sure I can fly it!"
Bud is a qualified pilot in the L-29, L-39 and CM-170. He also has wide range of experience in everything from float planes to tail draggers.
"The only 'problem' with trailing link gear is that it makes you think you're a better pilot than you really are."
"Two of any aircraft is much better than having just one. With two, you have a breeding pair."
Jon has 375 hours in the L-39 and an additional 1,300 hours in the CJ-6A, including a F.A.S.T. Lead qualification. He is heading up the MiG-23 project and looking forward to flying it some day.
"Where did I learn to fly? Well, the whole time I was in prison, I practiced on Microsoft Flight Simulator."
Paul is the museum's accountant.
[edit] Staff / Pilots
Phil is the volunteer coordinator.
"Don't ever question the value of volunteers. Noah's Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by professionals."
Tracie is a rotor-wing CFII with HEMS experience. She is also the museum's "art department".
"When I began talking about flying helicopters, dad already had confidence in me. Although, my mother, not for the lack of disquieting that I may get hurt. Of course I got hurt, but I was never afraid."
"I think that all fixed-wing pilots have a secret desire to hover, at least just once."
Scott has sysop'd on-line systems since 1982 and was one of the founders of Matchmaker.com. Scott served in the Air Force at Plattsburgh AFB ('77-'81) maintaining FB-111A and KC-135 flight simulators. He is currently the president of the Colorado Audi TT automobile club.
"It's hard to believe just how incredible it is!"
Lt. Commander "Z", USN. Fixed-wing MEII, rotor CFII, instructor in the MI-2, MI-24, L-29, L-39, CM-170, SK-70, BA-167 and T-28. F.A.S.T. formation instructor and check pilot for the Red Star Pilot's Association.
"Most pilots are either fixed-wing or rotor-wing, like cats and dogs. Z is both – half cat, half dog." ~ Jon
Vic is a former UPS and corporate pilot. He holds a rating in the L-39.
"If at any time you see me leave the airplane, it would be best to follow me out."
Luis is a lifelong aviation enthusiast. The first ride in a helicopter is what sparked his involvement, it was then that he made up his mind to learn and find out more about helicopters, war-birds, general aviation and their history.
"The freedom of taking flight, that defies logic, contradicting yet addictive, tremendous focus with pin point accuracy," he commented. Aside from volunteering his time and helping preserving a piece of history at the museum, he is also a computer consultant for Entry2.com that services the Greater Dallas Area.
"The ingenuity design, concept, and the challenges of hovering, it's beyond a person's comprehension."
Scott is a former Air Force Heating and Mechanical Systems Specialist. The ability to take flight has always been a lifelong dream of his. Scott also operates a small recording studio, which CDs & DVDs and specializes in graphics and printing, producing radio and television, audio and video podcasts, internet radio, and as well as syndicating radio shows nationwide.
Sean is a native Texan. Growing up by the airport has been the stepping stone for Sean to remain the loyal devotee to aviation. Sean's passion for war planes and their history has led him to putting together an amazing collection of over 300+ model war planes and attack helicopters that entails intricate designs; requiring patience and dedication to details. Besides, being an avid outdoors man of nature and animals, Sean also dedicates part of his time as a roadie for a band.
[edit] Advisers
With nearly 20 years in the East German Air Force, Bernd has seen it all. He was the director of maintenance for all DDR L-39s during that time.
"69 is a UM and the engine 95 is R-13-300. Engine descriptions 37, 25, 75, 95 are codes to mislead the American spies in the old days, it seems the system still works." ~ When Jon was asking, "What are all these crazy numbers? I can't figure out what a 69 or a 95 is??"
"Ich hoffe Ihr wißt was Ihr da macht! Ohh mein Gott... MiG-23 und fliegen... good luck!"
Colonel "Evil", USAF (ret), former commander of the 4477th Test Squadron in a program called Constant Peg. Gail is building an RV-8 in his spare time and occasionally gets to do some formation flying.
Billy has 13 years of experience working on Mi-2, Mi-17, and Mi-24 and holds an FAA A&P IA certificate. When not working on helicopters, Billy flys all manner of taildraggers — Bird-Dogs, Cubs, and Stearmans.
Jon has 11 years of experience working on Mi-2, Mi-17, and Mi-24 helicopters and holds an FAA A&P certificate.
