I studied electronics for 4 years at university and gained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics from Manchester University (UMIST).

So I can understand a circuit diagram and locate the problem without having to resort to the easy yet expensive option of replacing the entire logic board.

I have worked in electronics and computing  in 11 different countries over a long career.

My other passion is flying and I am a commercially rated pilot of multi-engine aeroplanes and helicopters.

This life-long passion started as an infant with a fascination with drawing aircraft, then building free flight models out of balsa and tissue, flying control-line models and

then radio controlled model aircraft and helicopters. Before learning to drive I was a qualified solo pilot in full-size gliders and then after university gained my PPL in powered aircraft.

After migrating to Australia I bought my first aircraft – a Pitts Special S2a aerobatic biplane VH-MKE – a fine way to commute to the gliding club where I had a share in a Pik 20e self launching glider VH-MXP.

Expanding my skills I qualified as commercial helicopter pilot and bought my own Bell 47 helicopter VH-RTO.  I then became Chief Pilot of my own aerial charter company: Byron Air Charter, flying passengers along the east coast of Australia in my own aeroplane and helicopter.  Ive flown in command of approximately 120 different aircraft – great fun but not a great way to make money.