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John's father was an Air Force pilot, flying C-119s in Korea. John became fasciated with flying from an early age, taking his first flight in a small plane at age six, which was his birthday request. Adult life got in the way of any aspirations of flying, busy with three kids and wrestling with college expenses, but finally he got his certificate at age 52. He is now retired, after 40 years of running a high-tech manufacturing firm, which affords him time to pursue his hobby. In 2017 he purchased a Cherokee Six and obtained an instrument rating to enable he and his wife to travel to see the grandkids.