Scott "Gomex" Glaser

Rosamond, CA 93560

Dr. Scott T. Glaser's path is a life lived in aerospace, whether flying F-5s as a Test Pilot or dropping spaceships for Virgin Galactic (VG) as an FTE. Dr. Glaser's passion has always been how we as humans interact with our aerospace vehicles. Truly, how aviators and spacefarers say we become one with our machine has been the focus of his life's work. With 4300 hours on over 80 types of airplanes, Dr. Glaser's experience is unique. Currently, Dr. Glaser is the President & CEO of Aerospace Operations, LLC (AO) and Chief Test Pilot for Tactical Air Support, Inc. (TACAIR).

Dr. Glaser's work can be summed up by his flying career. With 4500 hours on over 80 types of airplanes, Dr. Glaser's experience is unique and exceptional, particularly for a civilian-trained pilot. Over his career, he has flown a multitude of test, training, and support missions in every type of aircraft from fighters to business jets. The missions he has successfully completed are as diverse as his aircraft type list. Currently flying as Chief Test Pilot for Tactical Air Support, Inc. for the development of the F-5AT Advanced Tiger for missions such as Departure Recovery Aid, Radar, and IRST testing, to name a few. He has flown chase for all of Virgin Orbit's Launcher One orbital launches to date, including one garnering the cover of Aviation Week magazine. Dr. Glaser has flown for several DoD test missions, commercial flight test operations, and innumerable advanced pilot training flights. Lastly, in 2021, Dr. Glaser was one of 120 selected from a field of 12,000 to be interviewed by NASA for the Astronaut Group 23. Dr. Glaser's flying career is the completion of the loop of all aspects of his passion for human aerospace flight.

Scott grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, flying his Dad's Beechcraft Debonair. He learned turns about a point over Three Rivers Stadium while his Dad watched Steelers games. Simply flying was not enough. A technical understanding of his goals was needed. This led to a career in engineering to master all aspects of aerospace, from theoretical to practical. As a foundation, Dr. Glaser achieved Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State. This further led to an engineering career in flight testing for historic programs, including VG's SpaceShipTwo, F-22 Raptor, Lockheed Skunk Works, and NASA, to name a few.

Dr. Glaser then pursued a command of the human contribution to flight via aerospace physiology. Dr. Glaser completed human physiology research for institutions such as NASA, the FAA, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He gained expertise in centrifuge-based flight simulators at the National Aerospace Training & Research Center. A U.S. Patent was issued for his advanced techniques in pilot training. This body of work led to the conferral of a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. His experience now founded and extensive, Dr. Glaser moved to the highest level of human discovery: human spaceflight. As lead Flight Test Engineer for SpaceShipTwo at VG, Dr. Glaser acquired over 50 hours of flight time aboard the mothership, WhiteKnightTwo. He was honored to be on board WhiteKnightTwo for the second powered flight of SpaceShipTwo.

Now with professional experience as an aviator, engineer, and leader under his belt, it was time to move up as an executive leader. To learn how to build the framework for institutions, he earned his MBA. Dr. Glaser's life's work has culminated in the foundation of Aerospace Operations, LLC (AO). With the combination of the aforementioned experience with some of the greatest professionals in the industry, AO has become the most agile test, training, and operations institution in the world.

 Dr. Glaser can directly link his successes to his membership in the CJAA over the last decade-plus and is very grateful for the opportunity to serve our great institution as President.

Charles "V+12" VandenBossche

Niceville, FL 32578

Charlie “V+12” VandenBossche is a native of southeastern Michigan, born in Detroit and raised in Mt. Clemens, just north of Detroit.  Charlie was nominated for an Air Force scholarship upon high school graduation for engineering.  He packed his belongings and moved to Daytona Beach, Florida where he attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He majored in aeronautical engineering and eventually became the cadet wing commander of his ROTC detachment.  While at Embry Riddle, Charlie fell in love with powered flight and quickly earned his private pilot’s license and the opportunity to swap his engineering scholarship for a pilot scholarship in his junior year of college.  Upon graduation, Charlie was awarded a coveted Air Force pilot training slot at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX as one of our nation’s US student pilots at the Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program.

During the ENJJPT program Charlie became proficient in flying the T-37 “Tweet” and the T-38 “Talon.”  He flew with instructors from over 13 different NATO countries.  Upon graduation, and after earning his silver wings, Charlie was selected to remain as an ENJJPT T-38 instructor pilot.  After only six months of instructing students, Charlie was then handpicked to be an instructor’s instructor, one of the few T-38 Pilot Instructor Training pilots.  Amassing over 1,500 hours of flight in the “white rocket” in just over three years with students and instructors from around the world, Charlie was awarded first choice of aircraft from his selection board.  There were no fighters available on the assignment board, so he selected the fastest and most challenging aircraft he could find, the mighty B-1 “Bone.”

Charlie traveled a few miles south for B-1 training at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, where he earned recognition as outstanding graduate in his B-1 ground and flight-training course.  After that, he drove north to Wichita, Kansas, where he flew the B-1 as a new wingman and eventually led up to 85 different aircraft in multi-national training exercises in Cold Lake, Canada.

After over five years in the Washington DC area and 22 years in the military, Charlie retired and quickly earned a position on the F-35 Integration Test and Evaluation team at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River as a human systems engineer.  He was responsible for Joint Strike Fighter pilot interface on both the F-35B and F-35C.  Charlie completed his work on the F-35 and went on to fly Contract Close Air Support (CCAS) in three different aircraft (BAC-167 Strikemaster, IAR-823 Brazov, and L-90 Redigo) for a company called Blue Air Training. Charlie dropped bombs, strafed targets and operated airborne sensors while training Joint Tactical Air Controllers. Following his time with Blue Air Training, V+12 went on to fly with Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC).  At ATAC, Charlie flew L-39s for CCAS and Hawker Hunters as a DOD adversary against F-18s, Harriers, and F-35s.

Over his many years of flying, Charlie has amassed over 1,500 hours flying the T-38, over 1,500 flying the B-1, over 500 hours flying the F-16 and many more hours flying the DC-9, F-15, F-18, L-39, A-29, C-172, T-34, Piper Cub, BAC-167, TT-1, Saberliner Hawker Hunter and more.

John “Warman” Stewart

Erie, CO 80516

26 years USAF fighter pilot.  F-100, A-7D, F-5 A,B,E,F, A-10, F-16, AT-38...flight examiner, stand eval officer, SAR pilot A-7, Deoarture instructor, A-7, Dissimilar air combat instructor.

12 years Southwest Airlines pilot.

7 years US Forrest service air attack pilot flying Aerocommander 500s, Baron 55/58s.135 Check Airman.

17 years experimental jet instructor in Alpha Jet, MiG-15, T-33 and L-39.  .back seat qualified in all 4.

18,000+ total time.  ATP/MEL/ASES/CFI/CFII/CFIG. Began teaching formation 54 years ago. I teach formation in back/right seat of any jet or prop plane.

Held various senior executive positions in USAF.  

CJAA has been a great way to contribute to formation skills..but most importantly the opportunity to experience the commaraderie that is only found in a few places in aviation...there is nothing like it until you experience the trust and respect that flying close formation generates...

Bill "Popeye" Culberson

Mobile, AL 36604

Bill Culberson performs full aerobatic and formation displays across North America in the MiG-15, MiG-17F, CT-133(Canadian T-33), L-29, L-39 and soon the Yak-9.

Bill owns and operates through FighterJets Inc. two MiG-17F’s, a MiG-15UTI & The Canadian CT-133/T-33. These aircraft are based in Mobile, Alabama and Flagler Beach, Florida where he resides. These locations provide good access to Airshows throughout the Southeast and Florida/Caribbean.

Bill was born the son of a USAF fighter pilot and has had aviation in his blood ever since. Bill began his flying passion at 14 when he received his Glider Solo certificate.  Bill is now rated as an Air Transport Pilot with 3900+ hours flying experience. This includes 800+ hours in Tactical Jets, 600+ hours in Soviet Jets & 500+ hours in the MiG-15/-17. Degreed as an Aerospace Electrical Engineer Bill also enjoys the engineering and design aspects of the aircraft he operates. He is also an instructor authorized to provide flight training in the MiG series aircraft as well as the T-33, L-29 and L-39. You can contact Bill at [email protected] for more information on Airshow and Flight Training.

Bill is passionate about Military Aviation history and is always ready to discuss its amazing history. He supports this passion through Life Memberships at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Warbirds of America. Additionally, he is a board Member for the Classic Jet Aircraft Association.

Mr. Culberson holds a Batchelor of Science of Electrical Engineering Technology from The University of Alabama. He was an FAA Systems and Equipment (Electrical) DER for 17 years. As a pilot he holds an ATP Multi-engine Land certificate as well as an FAA Instructors License and is rated in the L-29 Delphin, L-39 Albatross, T-33 Shooting Star, MiG-15 Fagot/MiG-17 Fresco, B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang and Yak-3/9.

Scott "Cheese" Gusakov

Milan, MI 48160

I am relatively new to the world of classic jets having never flown a jet prior to purchasing an L-39 in the summer of 2018 and a MiG-17 in 2022. Prior to that I was an active sport pilot in the piston world flying Pitts Specials in aerobatic competition and a Glasair III in the Reno National Air Races as well as other national cross-country events.

Flying these jets has introduced me to a new world within the universe of aviation that I have developed a great passion for. Of course, I knew that flying a former military jet would be fun but never anticipated how much it would change my life. In these last seven years I have accumulated over 600 hours of military jet time by participating in dozens of Jet Blasts, the
Reno Air Races, Airventure Cup Race, Sun-N-Fun, Oshkosh, and numerous other events. I obtained a low-level Statement of Aerobatic Competency and FAST formation Wing card for airshows as well as a racing license in the jet class at Reno and was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2019. My passion for these airplanes continues to grow and I am now dedicated full-time to rebuilding and repairing Ivchenko engines as a co-owner at AI-25TL, Inc. to ensure that we will be able to keep them flying well into the future.  None of this would have happened for me were it not for the CJAA and its members. The Jet Blast events with the camaraderie, training, and support they afford have been invaluable and the new friendships that have formed through them greatly treasured. I would like to see these events continue to expand and evolve. The organization is a tremendous asset to the community and its present and past leadership have provided us with the resources that will help ensure pilots will be able to maintain the skills required to safely operate these amazing aircraft. I recognize the challenges and monumental effort this has required in the past. There will be more challenges going forward.

As someone who has always been a better participant than spectator, I feel that I have an obligation to actively help the organization that I benefit from to thrive and improve. When I was flying aerobatic competition, I heard a lot of pilots complaining about the way our local IAC contest was run. Instead of complaining I took up the challenge to improve things and became the Contest Director. I learned a lot from that experience. Trying to make everyone happy when working with pilots,volunteers, the FAA, vendors, sponsors, airport managers, airport neighbors, insurers, hangar owners, and mentors was challenging but I am up to the challenge and open to learning more.  My qualifications and background are unique and I welcome the opportunity to join the CJAA board and give back to the organization that has given me so much over the last seven years. 

Bill "Sparty" Shortt

South Lyon, MI 48178-8136

Sparty is a graduate of Ogemaw Heights High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology from Alma College. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan and completed advanced implant training at Loma Linda University, followed by a two-year residency at the Misch Implant Institute, where he earned certification in implantology. He maintains professional memberships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Dental Association.

Bill began his aviation career began at an early age flying with his father; he soloed at 15 and earned his Private Pilot License on his 16th birthday. He holds Instrument, Commercial, and Seaplane ratings, along with Multi-Engine certification and Letters of Authorization for the T-28 and L-39, including an L-39 type rating. He has accumulated over 15,000 total flight hours and has served in aviation-related forensic work for Northwest Airlines Flight 255. He currently flies for the Thumb Drug Enforcement Team, serves as a Certified Flight Instructor with the University of Michigan Flyers, and is recognized as a Fast Lead pilot.

Professionally, he owns and operates two dental practices and has built and manages a golf course and restaurant. He is also the owner of an aircraft leasing business and the founder of DCM Investments, a real estate and investment company. In addition, he serves as a faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he leads dental students on medical mission trips to Central America.

Beyond his professional pursuits, he works with the University of Michigan Football program in the Sports Information Department. He has been married to Therese Shortt for 40 years and is a proud father of three children and grandfather to five grandchildren.

Chris "Neo" Lamprecht

Austin, TX 78731

Chris "Neo" Lamprecht lives in Austin, Texas.  He became interested in airplanes by playing Flight Simulator 1.0 as a kid.  Chris studied computer science and mathematics at the University of Texas in Austin.  He got his pilot's license in 2013 and in 2018 he flew a Columbia 400 from Texas to the southern tip of South America.  He now flies an L-39 Albatros out of Georgetown, Texas.  He has been a CJAA member since 2014.

Chase Woolsey

Pearland, TX 77581

Captain | American Jet International | Houston, TX

Chase Woolsey is a 27-year-old professional aviator with a lifelong passion for flying. A Houston native, Chase serves as a Captain and Instructor Pilot for American Jet International (AJI), a part 135 air carrier specializing in time-critical organ transplant missions. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with over 3,800 flight hours and four type ratings, including the Citation 500 series, King Air 350, Douglas A-26 Invader, and the L-39 Albatros.

Chase began his career as a line service technician, advancing his way through aircraft dispatch and charter sales, and ultimately earning his place as Captain and Instructor Pilot. This broad operational experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of aviation from many perspectives - flight deck, ground operations, safety, and customer service.

His formation and heritage jet experience center around the L-39 Albatros, where he continues to refine his tactical formation and safety discipline through participation in CJAA and warbird community events. In 2024, Chase also served as a pilot alongside his father, Roger Woolsey, on the Douglas A-26 Invader "Miss MillionAiress" during her historic flight to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

Chase recently married his sweetheart, Kirsten, who works as a psychiatric nurse in the Houston medical center. Together they love to spend time with family and one another, as well as take occasional trips in the family's A36 Bonanza.

J Russell "Mother" Armstrong

Commerce, TX 75428

Russell began flying in the mid-1970’s and later soloed a 1939 Piper J-3 Cub before high school on his 16th birthday in Bonham, Texas.  His flight instructor, Lt. Weldon Bragg, was a decorated WWII B-17 Pilot.   Russell earned his drivers license after high school on the same day. 

Russell is a Instrument-rated Commercial Pilot and holds CML Single-engine Land, Single-engine Sea, Multi-engine Land, and a CML Rotorcraft rating.  He is type-rated in the L-39 Albatros jet, the BAC Jet Provost, and the BAC Strikemaster. 

Russell is a member of the Classic Jet Aircraft Association (CJAA) and is a past Board member and Treasurer.  He currently serves the CJAA as an Advisory Director.  

Russell earned his Formation & Safety Team (FAST) Wing Card in 2021 and his FAST Lead Card in 2022.  Russell is the Lead Pilot for the Lone Star Jet Team.

Russell has owned & flown numerous aircraft including a Mooney M20, Maule M7-235, DHC-2 deHavilland Beaver, Bonanza A-36, Legend Cub, Cessna 414A Chancellor, Cessna 150 & 172, Piper J-3, Piper PA-18 Super Cub, BAC Jet Provost Mk. 5, Aero L-39 Albatros, Beechcraft Super King Air B-200, Bell OH-58A Kiowa, and Bell UH-1H Huey Helicopter.  

Russell has been in the financial services industry since 1982.  He is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner^TM & Financial Advisor in Commerce, Texas.  

Russell married his high school sweetheart, Lee Ayer, in 1984. They have two adult children, a wonderful daughter-in-law & son-in-law, and 3 beautiful granddaughters.  

Zach McNeill

Fairhope, AL 36532

Zach has been an active member in the CJAA. Besides running the 2005 convention, he has served on the board, as alternate, member and VP, attended several conventions, and actively participated in or planned the jet blast fly-ins all over the US.

Zach served as the safety officer for CJAA and he designed the Safety Triangle model, authored articles for the CJAA Jet Journal and is a volunteer Safety Counselor for the local FSDO, where he gives Warbird safety programs. On many occasions he has presented safety programs at the CJAA jet blasts and conventions.

Currently donates his time to CJAA members as a formation instructor and, as a formation Check Pilot he has given flight exams to many CJAA members. He has taught several ground schools at Mojave, Houma and Amarillo jet blasts. Zach co-authored the Standard Operating Procedures for the CJAA jet formation check outs, coordinating standards with other FAST signatories. He also works with the Red Star Pilots association and is retained as a jet formation check pilot for that organization as well.

Instructor – Under the old licensing program Zach held an LOOA presently he holds EAR’s in multiple surplus military Jet trainers. This combined with his National Association of Flight Instructors Master Flight Instructor designation he has trained 18 CJAA members in the proper use and procedures of the L-29, L-39, and T-28. Every student passed their flight and oral check rides with flying colors.
 
Key member in the development and acceptance of flight training curriculum for the L-29, L-39, A-37 jets and for both US (SK-70) and Russian military (MI-24 and MI-2) jet helicopters and the North American T-28. 

As a Naval Instructor pilot in the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter Zach fills a void in the Warbird community by having the ability to fly and instruct in all types of surplus military aircraft. Zach is the only qualified and current Group X multi-engine turbine helicopter instructor in the U.S.
 
Awards Received: Master Instructor designation from NAFI and Squadron Pilot of the Year from US Navy (HSL-47)

Instruction/Examination Experience: Zach has completed several hundred flight exams as an active duty Navy standardization officer and flight examiner. Qualified as an instrument, NATOPS, FCF and Night Vision Goggle flight examiner. Active formation check pilot for CJAA.

Zach participates in aviation events, air shows and instructs in the civilian aviation community, including glider instruction (more than 100 glider flights). Zach is rated by the FAA through the ICAS organization with a low-level aerobatic waiver and has flown in single ship and formation demonstrations in jets in many air shows.

Holly Schilleci

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