Flying since 2017 and a quintessential student of quad kiting from the beginning, Jim exposed himself to in-depth instruction very early on and now applies an equal amount of passion toward bettering his own skills, sharing what he has learned with all comers and serving as a solid member of both TKL and Quad Squad Northwest.

Outside of kiting, Jim is a hot air balloon pilot with over 40 years experience, personal maximum altitude 25,000 ft.; sailor for 20 years, longest open water sail from Annapolis to the Virgin Islands – 1,500 miles.