About Gary Biba
Gary Biba is a professional pilot
and flight instructor in Austin, Texas. Since 1976 he has logged
5,000 hours in 22 types of aircraft. Gary holds an Airline Transport
Pilot Certificate and is authorized to instruct in both single
and multiengine aircraft.
In 2004 the National Association of Flight Instructors
awarded Gary the designation of Master Instructor. This honor
is reserved for exceptional instructors and acknowledges the
professionalism and dedication that he has exhibited throughout
his aviation career. In 2003 Gary achieved the status of FAA
Gold Seal Flight Instructor. This designation is only issued
to flight instructors who maintain high levels of flight-training
activity and whose students achieve high pass rates on practical
tests. He also participates in the FAA’s Flight Proficiency
Program and has attained Phase XVII Wings standing. Gary has
served as an FAA Aviation Safety Counselor and is qualified to
instruct in the prestigious Beechcraft Pilot Proficiency Program.
Gary also holds a U.S. national record for “Largest General
Aviation Formation.” The record was set in 1995 and consisted
of 132 Bonanzas flying in formation enroute to the yearly EAA
AirVenture Oshkosh air show.
 Although currently between planes, Gary has owned four Beechcraft
Bonanzas. Memorable flights in his Bonanzas include junkets to
the Cayman Islands, Nantucket Island and numerous trips to the
Colorado Rockies. Aspen and Telluride are among his favorite
destinations. His Colorado flights have included stops in Leadville — North
America’s highest airport, at an elevation of 9,927 feet.
Gary also looks forward to his annual flight to Oshkosh, WI to
mingle with other flight enthusiasts at the world’s largest
aviation celebration.
A 1979
graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Engineering,
Gary spent 20 years working in the construction industry. An
eventual move to Austin allowed him to ultimately pursue his
passion for aviation. His other interests include travel, Golden
Retriever rescue and playing the guitar. Gary and his wife currently
share their home with five Golden Retrievers.
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