JIM RECORD, PILOT

Jim is a native NY'er born in Brooklyn and grew up in the Cradle of Aviation, Long Island. After becoming an Eagle Scout, he was bitten by the 'flying bug' and started lessons at Zahn's Airport with the CAP, later qualifying for his pilot licenses at Islip Mac Arthur Airport. Jim earned his Bachelors Degree in Aeronautics from Adelphi Suffolk University, later Dowling College. Recruited into United States Navy at Floyd Bennett Field.

Jim soon earned the coveted Wings of Gold of a Naval Aviator. He was in one of the last classes to carrier qualify in the venerable single seat Grumman F-9F 'Cougar", finishing up his naval career flying the A-4 'Skyhawk'. LCDR Record served as an IP in formation, gunnery, carrier landings and frequent long cross countries.

Jim began his love of flying radial engines courtesy of the Navy T-28 'Trojan' and S-2 'COD' . That affection continues today with the Skytyper SNJ's. After leaving the Navy, Jim flew corporate before joining the wonderful world of Airline flying. He flew the Douglas DC-9, Boeing 757, 747-400 and Airbus A-330 worldwide before recently retiring from a major airline. He now splits his flying time between WW1 fighters, antique biplanes and Skytyping.