User:Blandoon

I've been informally contributing for a while, but I decided to join WikiProject Aviation and see what I can add to it. I am a (non-current) commercial and multi-engine rated pilot with instrument rating, and an all-around aviation history buff.

I also have some professional expertise in computer networking, so I may be fiddling around in that department from time to time.

(To be continued...)

Interests and qualifications Caption This user is a telecommunications engineer. This user is a commercial airplane pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings. BSThis user has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation. This user participates in WikiProject Aviation. Fun stuff Caption This user contributes using Linux. This user uses Microsoft Windows under duress. This user has flown an M20. This user is interested in military aircraft and their history. This user enjoys heavy metal music. This user enjoys electronic music. This user is a modular synthesizer player, user, tweaker, and/or builder. This user plays the bass guitar. This user does not pump their own gas.

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