Ron Hanks

Vice President & Chief Flight Instructor

About Me

I started the Aero Head Soaring Club in 2020 along with several other members who all pitched in to buy the Pawnee tow plane and 2 Schweizer gliders. Our intent was to provide a relaxed and fun flying atmosphere along with the ability to offer rides for those wanting the unique experience of "silent flight". Ontario has proven to be an excellent location and we enjoy continued support from friends in the local chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association and the Ontario City Airport Manager.  I think AHSC activity will only continue to grow and add valuable service to the community. I also wrote the book Draggin' Tales: Flying Tailwheels in the Backcountry this year!

My Aviation Career

  • FIRST SOLO 1970; first glider solo 1979

  • US NAVY - 3 years

  • ALASKA PILOT - 8 years

  • FEDERAL MANAGER/PILOT - 25 years

  • PROFESSOR; TVCC Aviation Dept.  - 5 years

My Ratings

  • Airline Transport Pilot

    • Airplane Single Engine Land

  • Flight Instructor

    • Airplane Single Engine Land

    • Airplane Multiengine Land

    • Instrument Airplane

    • Glider

  • Commercial Pilot

    • Airplane Single Engine Sea

    • Airplane Multiengine Land

    • Rotorcraft - Helicopter

    • Glider