Biography
Tom started flying after a Young Eagles flight provided by his local EAA chapter. It took a few years, but later he picked up a ratty old Cessna 150 and started to rack up the hours. Then the air race bug bit. Having narrowed it down to a 2 seat composite airplane, he found “Unleashed” for sale fresh out of the 2006 Reno Air Races. It was a steep learning curve, but 250 hours later and many modifications Unleashed is faster then ever. The previous year has been dedicated to a firewall forward upgrade including a much needed cowling. A few days prior to PRS 2012 Tom also got his FAST Wingman card. Kim McNerney is the Crew Chief as she knows the airplane inside and out. The team has a goal for this year, the same it is every year, to put as many six cylinder aircraft behind them as possible, and be sure to let them know about it! Follow the progress on the official Unleashed website:
www.N54SG.com
Also check out the Unleashed Air Racing Facebook page!
Gallery
Photo Credits:
Jim Bryant
Neal Nurmi – Wingman Photo
Chris Luvara – stickandrudderphoto.com
Andy Martin
Mark E Loper – www.markeloper.com