I started flying a two axis Ultra Light in 1988 and got a hanger in Paoli to keep it. I was wanting something with better control and so I bought a three axis Phantom Ultra Light. I quickly found that I didn't have the experence to fly it. This is when I took flying lessions with Ray and got my Pilot license. After taking One or two lessons I felt very confident that I could fly the Phantom. I have to say that Ray didn't waste any time teaching you to control the plane, first on the ground, then in the air, spins, stalls, snap rows, etc., we did it all. I felt very confident flying with Ray. He told me he was more at home in the air than on the ground, and I believe he was. Ray gave me the full flying instructions and more, and it was the extra instructions that I believe saved my life at least two times. This is something that a lot of the new flight instructors don't take the time to do, or are afraid of what the plane will do. Thanks Ray for the extra training. But it's not enought to say that Ray was a good flight instructor, I believe he was the best. He wasn't afraid of his plane, also he knew just what it would do in about any situation. He was like a guardian angel setting next to you in bad weather. No one could ground him while he was able to fly, and I believe he is still flying.