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