About Jeff

Jeff received his flight training under the guidance of Roy Baker in Garnett, Kansas, during the years 1982-83. Since then, he has obtained several FAA certifications, including a private pilot’s certificate, a mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings along with Inspection Authorization, and a Repairman Certificate. Additionally, he holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering

In the early 1980s, Jeff began construction of a Monnett Soneria I home-built aircraft, a project he ultimately decided to sell before its completion. This decision, in hindsight, proved prudent given the aircraft’s reputation as a swift racing plane. Presently, Jeff serves as the Chief Inspector for a prominent aircraft maintenance repair company, a role that entails extensive travel across the country. He is tasked with overseeing 19 FAA certificated repair stations to ensure compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations. Despite the demands of his profession, Jeff maintains a fulfilling family life, being married with two children. His supportive wife, Marie, accommodates his passion for aircraft by allowing him to dedicate time to working on his projects in the garage. However, recognizing the need for space and focus, Jeff relocated his aircraft to a T-hangar in January 2022 to facilitate its completion.

Soneria I Homebuilt

42 My Sonerai I single seat Formula V race plane.
From from the left rear.
View from the right rear.

Flying over Nebraska

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Greg and I in the Cessna 152 somewhere between Beatrice and Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Iola, KS

I flew a C-150 from Wichita to Iola to see the family (1986). Left to right it’s Chris, me, mom, and Marvin.  This photo was taken by Don Sigg.

Rantoul, KS

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Rantoul, KS, Dempsey Airport about 1978.  I’m in an A-26.

Lincoln, NE

Flying a Cessna 172 over Lincoln
Flying EAA ‘Young Eagles’ over Lincoln in a Cessna 172.

Womack Field, Iola, KS

John's BC-12D in Iola
After a flight in Uncle John’s Taylorcraft BC-12D.  Photo By Betty Ann Womack. About 1981, with her Polaroid camera.

Lincoln Airport, Lincoln NE

Flying an EAA Young Eagle on his first airplane ride.
Flying an EAA ‘Young Eagle’ in a Cessna 172 on his first airplane ride.
Flying a 1942 Stearman

Flying a 1942 Stearman

Aaron and me taking the C-152 for a trip to Iola.  When we flew down for the $100 hamburger.  Ate at Sonic in Iola, took the airport ‘free taxi’ to town.

Anna Marie and me flying a C-152 to the Womack Reunion.
Anna Marie and me getting ready to take the Cessna 152 to the Womack Reunion in Iola.  Guessing this was around 2001.  Johnny and Evelyn picked us up in Johnny’s limo and took us to the reunion and around town.
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Coming back from an Airshow in the P-51D Mustang, N10607.

Ford Tri-Motor

Flying right seat in the EAA Ford Trimotor

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Right seat in the Company Cessna Mustang

Rebecca before our flight around Lincoln. I took Ashley up too, but don’t have the photo handy.

My project at the SAC museum years ago was to restore the XF-85 cockpit.
Preparing the canopy frame for the new plexiglass.
In the process of covering the BC-12D wings.
Uncle John’s BC-12D wings after covering. John is taking them back home to his place in this photo.

4 thoughts on “About Jeff”

  2. Ed Fluckey's avatar

    Probably didn’t expect to see this did you? Just getting started looking at your website, found it by luck and haven’t figured out how just yet, and this being the first attempt, late in the night! Things are looking pretty good! Well, back to studying the rest, hope all is going well, I reckon you’re as tired of the virus as I am, hope to see everyone soon. Later! Ed Fluckey.

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    • jeffrey892's avatar

      Steve,
      Roy was a heck of an instructor! Things he taught me way back when I still think about today. Flying off that tiny Garnett Airport runway was the best way to learn as I could land on any runway after that. Glad you saw the card. I’ve held onto it for a long time.

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