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

My Sonerai I single seat Formula V race plane.

Flying over Nebraska

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

Iola, KS

Rantoul, KS

Lincoln, NE

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

Womack Field, Iola, KS

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’ in a Cessna 172 on his first airplane ride.

Flying a 1942 Stearman

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.