Lori
Pilot and Pilot Instructor
I am currently a Pilot Ground Instructor on the EMB-170 for
Chautauqua Airlines. I have my Commercial Pilot Certificate with
Instrument, Single and Multi-engine Land Ratings. I graduated
from Purdue University in Aviation Technology. I live in
Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, Aaron, and two
daughters, Kayla and Amanda. We have a Yorkie/Jack Russell
Terrier named Beethoven.
My memories about aviation were enjoying watching airplanes
takeoff and land at the airport. I knew I wanted to fly airplanes
after I watched "Top Gun".
My motivation to become a Pilot - There are many obstacles
that stood in my way and still do today. If you really have a
dream and are passionate about that dream, you will overcome
any obstacle that is thrown at you. Never give up, because you
never know when you may be given an opportunity. FOLLOW
YOUR DREAMS!
I learned to fly at Purdue University. I flew Piper Cadets,
Cessna 150s, Piper Archers, Piper Arrows, Cessna 172s,
Beechcraft Duchess, King Air C90 and B200, Piper Aztec,
Cessna 414s for Hawaii Air Ambulance, TBM 700 for Hartzell
Propellers and Boeing 727 Simulator. I am currently not flying
but will sometimes go up in a Cessna 172.
I am a Pilot Ground Instructor and I would like to eventually fly
as a career. Currently as an Instructor, I had to learn the
airplane just like the pilots. The perk with being an Instructor is
I am home every night for my daughters.
I love being an instructor. Being able to share my experiences
and meet different people every class. Right now being an
instructor is knowing the airplane without the flying. I have to
know the airplane so I can teach it to our pilots. I guess the
best part so far is helping with the development of some of the
training courses. I enjoy using my creativity to create
powerpoints used in the training.
I am short and when people find out that I'm a licensed pilot,
the first question out of their mouths is "Can you reach the
pedals and see over the dash?"
Pilot and Pilot Instructor
I am currently a Pilot Ground Instructor on the EMB-170 for
Chautauqua Airlines. I have my Commercial Pilot Certificate with
Instrument, Single and Multi-engine Land Ratings. I graduated
from Purdue University in Aviation Technology. I live in
Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, Aaron, and two
daughters, Kayla and Amanda. We have a Yorkie/Jack Russell
Terrier named Beethoven.
My memories about aviation were enjoying watching airplanes
takeoff and land at the airport. I knew I wanted to fly airplanes
after I watched "Top Gun".
My motivation to become a Pilot - There are many obstacles
that stood in my way and still do today. If you really have a
dream and are passionate about that dream, you will overcome
any obstacle that is thrown at you. Never give up, because you
never know when you may be given an opportunity. FOLLOW
YOUR DREAMS!
I learned to fly at Purdue University. I flew Piper Cadets,
Cessna 150s, Piper Archers, Piper Arrows, Cessna 172s,
Beechcraft Duchess, King Air C90 and B200, Piper Aztec,
Cessna 414s for Hawaii Air Ambulance, TBM 700 for Hartzell
Propellers and Boeing 727 Simulator. I am currently not flying
but will sometimes go up in a Cessna 172.
I am a Pilot Ground Instructor and I would like to eventually fly
as a career. Currently as an Instructor, I had to learn the
airplane just like the pilots. The perk with being an Instructor is
I am home every night for my daughters.
I love being an instructor. Being able to share my experiences
and meet different people every class. Right now being an
instructor is knowing the airplane without the flying. I have to
know the airplane so I can teach it to our pilots. I guess the
best part so far is helping with the development of some of the
training courses. I enjoy using my creativity to create
powerpoints used in the training.
I am short and when people find out that I'm a licensed pilot,
the first question out of their mouths is "Can you reach the
pedals and see over the dash?"
Bonus:
Q WHAT ROLE DO SKILLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING,
AND TECHNOLOGY PLAY IN SUPPORTING YOUR JOB?
As much as you don't want to hear this, Math and Science play an
important role. You need math to calculate weight and balance and
science to understand how an airplane flies. I went through an
Aviation Explorer program in high school to help me understand
aviation a little better. I also attended a college-prep high school that
focused on getting me ready for college, but also getting me ready
for my field of study in college. I took a lot of math and science in
high school like Pre-Calculus, Analytic Geometry, Mechanical Drawing,
Physics, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. I took the same types of
courses at Purdue along with the aviation courses. My advice is to
take as many math and science courses as you can and find Explorer
programs in you community. It helps to find your peers with the
same interest. It not only keeps up your motivation but you make
friends that can last a lifetime.
Q WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
OR YOUNG ADULTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR A CAREER LIKE YOURS?
Get involved with the local airport with EAA, Civil Air Patrol or even
how I did it through Boy Scout Explorer Programs.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at
llogeais@sbcglobal.net or my cell phone at 317-201-8135. I live in
the Indianapolis, Indiana area so I will be happy to answer any
questions.
Thanks and Good Luck in your careers!!
Q WHAT ROLE DO SKILLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING,
AND TECHNOLOGY PLAY IN SUPPORTING YOUR JOB?
As much as you don't want to hear this, Math and Science play an
important role. You need math to calculate weight and balance and
science to understand how an airplane flies. I went through an
Aviation Explorer program in high school to help me understand
aviation a little better. I also attended a college-prep high school that
focused on getting me ready for college, but also getting me ready
for my field of study in college. I took a lot of math and science in
high school like Pre-Calculus, Analytic Geometry, Mechanical Drawing,
Physics, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. I took the same types of
courses at Purdue along with the aviation courses. My advice is to
take as many math and science courses as you can and find Explorer
programs in you community. It helps to find your peers with the
same interest. It not only keeps up your motivation but you make
friends that can last a lifetime.
Q WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU SUGGEST FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
OR YOUNG ADULTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR A CAREER LIKE YOURS?
Get involved with the local airport with EAA, Civil Air Patrol or even
how I did it through Boy Scout Explorer Programs.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at
llogeais@sbcglobal.net or my cell phone at 317-201-8135. I live in
the Indianapolis, Indiana area so I will be happy to answer any
questions.
Thanks and Good Luck in your careers!!
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