Chuck began flying in 1977 in Colorado, with everything he could get his hands on. He has flown hang gliders, ultralights, gliders, taildraggers, and soloed a Robinson R22. He is privileged to be the owner of a TBM 700 Alpha, N700AN, serial number 132, based primarily at KSJC, secondarily at KMRH. Chuck is passionate about safety, and especially the application of the right systems to achieve desired goals. Chuck began his career in the US Air Force as a software developer. He currently advises clients in the safe development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.