Introduction

A little about us...

Ken Saumure

Born in Canada but living in California for the past five years, Ken is an electrical engineer employed in the field of satellite communications. He currently heads the product management and support group at Tiernan Radyne ComStream in San Diego. He has been flying since 1984 and holds Canadian commercial airplane multi-engine with a class 1 instrument rating endorsed for alternate category - helicopter and the US equivalent ratings limited to private pilot privelages. As well, he holds an FAA repairman's certificate for Exec162F N162KS. He has approximately 900 hours of total flight experience. His hobbies include music, aviation and art. Ken is 35 years old and still has no idea to what he wants to do.

Todd Maccini

Todd is a native Californian who currently resides in Ramona, California. Todd is a fully licensed automotive and heavy machinery mechanic with over 10 experience in the field. In addition, Todd has worked as an aircraft mechanic while building hours toward his A&P certification. He is an accomplished electrician and welder. Among many of his hands-on accomplishments, Todd has designed and built the 4.5-acre ranch home in which he currently lives. Todd holds an FAA student pilot certificate and has approximately 100 hours of helicopter flight time. His hobbies include music, avaition and motorsports racing. Todd is 30 years old and aspires to be a helicopter pilot for the San Diego Sherrif's Department.