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Steve Hicks
Flying experience: 14600+ hours |
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From a very young age, Steve always wanted to fly - he started gliding 36 years ago. His first solo in an aeroplane was 32 years ago whilst he was at University, courtesy of the Air Squadron. He has also tried his hand at hang gliding, paragliding and hot air ballooning but not yet been brave enough for a parachute jump! Steve flew in the RAF for 9 years, flying Jaguar and Harrier fast jets. He then left and joined British Airways in 1989 flying 747-400 & 737. He is now a Training Captain on the Airbus A320 and flying short haul routes from Heathrow Airport. As captivated by flying as he was on the first day, Steve says he still thinks it's magical to have the great freedom in a 3-dimensional world looking down on the countryside. His fondness of flying led him to even build his own aeroplane at one stage. He currently shares a 4-seater with some pilot friends so he can fly whenever he wants to. Steve likes the challenge of display flying. He says that it is great being cautious and disciplined but at the same time, enjoying low level flying! His favourite manoeuvre is the Stall Turn as it requires a lot of precision when aiming skywards until the wind stops, cartwheeling around and pointing at the green fields in exactly the opposite direction on the way back down! His least favourite thing is when he has to fly in bumpy conditions as the Stearman is really tricky aeroplane to keep information as the wingman. He really enjoys the challenge and nostalgia of flying these old biplanes - especially with pretty girls on the wing. |
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