Our Team

The Crew at Skyrider

Here are a few short bios of the crew at Skyrider, and special thanks for their indispensable contributions. We are especially grateful to all of our other friends who have selflessly helped out over the years.

Mike Chicco

President / FAA CFI

Founder and President of Skyrider Ultralights with over 15,000 hours flight time. FAA Certified Flight Instructor in Ultralights and Light Sport Aircraft. Has introduced hundreds of people to the wonders of ultralight flying.

Jon Carlson

Sport Pilot / Fmr. Ultralight Basic Flight Instructor

Experienced sport pilot and former ultralight basic flight instructor, contributing to the training excellence at Skyrider.

Perry Chow

Ultralight Pilot / Photographer / Part-Time Air Boss

Ultralight pilot, talented photographer, and part-time air boss. Special thanks to Perry for permission to use stunning video from the Santa Clara River Delta through the Port Hueneme and Malibu Coastlines.

Jeff Steele

Sport Pilot / Mechanic / Sales Rep. / Training Support

Sport pilot, mechanic, sales representative, and training support. Also known as Wavy the Crocodile.

Bob Schidel

Ultralight Pilot / Photographer / Electronics / Maintenance Support

Ultralight pilot, photographer, electronics expert, and maintenance support crew member.

Tim Gihon

Sport Pilot / Fmr. Ultralight Basic Flight Instructor / Ground Crew

Sport pilot, former ultralight basic flight instructor, ground crew and business support.

Francesco Chicco

Sport Pilot / Training Support / Ground Crew

Sport pilot, training support, ground crew and business support.

Bill Peterson

Sport Pilot / Fmr. Ultralight Advanced Flight Instructor

Sport pilot, former ultralight advanced flight instructor, ground crew, business and moral support.

George Striker

Commercial & GA Pilot / Ground School Instructor / A&P Mechanic

Commercial and general aviation pilot, ground school instructor, and A&P mechanic.

Dorn Kennison

Ultralight Pilot / Marketing & Graphic Design / Webmaster