Selected by his peers, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and services which have significantly enhanced and promoted the instruction of paragliding in the United States. Chris' other accomplishments span from being North American Champion to being among the top three in the world in paraglider aerobatics competition. His true passion, however, is for instructing others to be masterful pilots. He is designated by the USHGA (our national organization) to train and certify both tandem pilots and instructors. Likewise, he teaches more that two hundred people a year in his "over the water" safety training course. He also promotes the sport via his participation in the Red Bull Airforce, a team of skydivers, paragliders and hang gliders that put on air shows throughout the country.