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Adam first became interested in flying after seeing gyroplanes perform at an airshow in England sometime in the 1970’s. He hoped that one day he would be able to own and fly one of those impressive aircraft. Born in England, Adam moved to the US in 1982 and joined the Army. After the military, he moved to California, owning his own transmission shop for 10 years.
Having never given up on his dream as a kid, in 1996 he came across a wrecked Bensen gyroglider. Adam completely rebuilt the gyro and added a horizontal stabilizer of his own design. He finally realized his dream 25 years later and in 2000, Adam left the ground in a machine that he built himself. In 2001, Adam was driving by an airport in California that was advertising a helicopter demo flight. The rest is history… Adam received his private rating while gaining valuable experience navigating the busy airspace in the LA basin.
Adam continued to pursue his love of flying by adding his private and commercial airplane rating to his list of qualifications. Adam met Jerry in 2007 and obtained his commercial and CFI helicopter in 2008. Adam periodically competes in aerobatic competitions flying a Yak with a local aerobatic instructor, Noel Jones. (www.badyak.com). Still not being challenged enough, Adam took on the formidable task of mentoring Alison when she decided she couldn’t fly with Jerry, helping her get her private helicopter add-on in June 2009. Adam has his helicopter CFII and fixed-wing instrument rating. Adam is managing the JTH base in Thermal, CA this winter.
Dominic Magne-Acebo CFII (RW)
Dominic is a graduate from Hillsboro who is now living the dream with JTH. Dominic was on a career path to teach mathematics to youngsters but was bit by the helicopter bug. Dominic recently received his A&P from PCC Rock Creek. We enjoy working with Dominic and are glad to have him available to instruct.
Dominic is also helpful if you have any kids who need help with their math homework. He helps me do the math with the hobbs meter!
Mark Stott – CFI (RW), Private (FW)
Mark completed all of his helicopter flight training at Jerry Trimble Helicopters and has been instructing for over a year now. Having grown up in the area, Mark is a great source of local knowledge. Mark has always been interested in aviation and wanted to join the Air Force as a kid. He earned his private pilot airplane license but found that helicopters was “where it was at” for him. Mark enjoys instructing and hopes to someday fly in Alaska.
In Mark’s spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing and drinking beer at The Deluxe.
Isaac Etherington – CFI (RW)
Isaac began his career in aviation as a skydiver. An experienced free-faller and canopy pilot, he has developed a love of flight in small maneuverable aircraft such as the Robinson R22. After years of hitching rides from jump pilots, Isaac decided to take the plunge and become an aviator himself. He chose helicopters over fixed wing aircraft for that ‘wind in your hair and mud on your boots’ nature that the career of a helo pilot affords. Isaac has a strong background as an instructor in many other fields ranging from self defense to foreign language. He is currently working as a helicopter flight instructor at JTH and is thrilled to be sharing his passion for rotor-craft aviation with the next generation of helicopter pilots.
Simon Watsky – CFII (RW)
Simon started flying in 2008 at Specialized Helicopters in Watsonville, CA. He completing his instrument rating in mid-2009 and then moved to Alaska after falling in love with the place during a ferry drive to Girdwood. His keen eye for bugs on an R44 bubble and skills with a mop earned him a position holding flashlights and helping out around the shop at Alpine Air Alaska. Simon started logging experience towards his A&P practical and written examinations while working there and simultaneously finished his commercial pilot license with Alyeska Helicopters. He completed CFI/CFII in mid-2010 and started looking for the ideal place to continue living the dream. After hearing about Jerry’s wealth of mechanical experience and commitment to quality CFI training from a friend the choice was easy. All sights were set on JTH. He loaded his truck up with his tools, moved down here in early 2011 and hasn’t looked back since!”
Alison Row – ATP (FW) Private (RW)
Alison has recently been promoted from her position as maid at the JTH corporate office to Director of Marketing.
Alison, otherwise known as “my favorite wife”, comes from an aviation family. Her dad, Lt. Col. Irvin Row, was a retired Air Force pilot, having flown in 3 wars. Colonel Row got Alison her private pilot license in TX and then after his death in 1999, she decided to continue pursuing her flying career. Alison has spent the last 10 years in various aviation-related jobs, ranging from receptionist at a charter company to corporate flight attendant. Alison then got type-rated in the Learjet and AstraJet. Alison has her ATP and this past June got her rotorcraft add-on. Adam was her instructor because she didn’t like flying with her husband!
I’m very happy Alison has decided to join the “family business”.
Bernoulli (Bernie)
Bernie is the newest edition to the JTH family. She lives in the hangar and her favorite past time is playing with mice and walking across Alison’s keyboard. Come by and say hello to Bernie!
