Took my first balloon flight on 21/11/1983 and obtained my PPL in 1986.  Started competing in 1987 and won my first National Championship in 1988.  Competed in my first overseas competition in 1989 (World Championship in Saga, Japan).  Competed in 9 World Championship (top 10 twice).  Competed in 3 World Air Games (2nd - 1997).  Holder of a number of World and British records.  Over 3000 hours as PIC.

British CIA Delegate. CIA subcommittee members (EDS, Section 1 WG, Records sub-committee.  CIA Approved Jury member

BBAC CAO Chief Technical Officer, Part 66 Maintenance Engineer, BBAC Inspector, BBAC Instructor and Examiner