David Hartman:  

I am a retired American Airlines Captain. I live with my wife ( Marilyn ) of 53 years in the Blue Ridge mountains in Lynchburg VA. We have 2 daughters Skye-a Veterinarian and Medical Director of her hospital and Leah with a Phd in psychology.. Leah has her own company and works as an expert witness at trials. After SAHS I attended Northrop Institute of Tech. in Inglewood CA. I graduated with a BS in Aerospace eng. Joined the Navy to became a pilot. Met my future wife Marilyn who is from southern Mississippi ( 50 miles north of New Orleans) while I was training in Pensacola FL (think of the movie "Officer & Gentlemen" ) After I got my wings I worked as an engineer on the F-14 when it was just starting up. Then flew mostly P-3's with 2 six month winter deployments to Iceland. Spent 7 yrs active and 15 yrs in the reserves. Retired as a Commander. When I left active duty in 1975 I enrolled at San Jose State U. on the GI bill and graduated in 1977 with a MS in Civil Eng. specializing in water quality. Moved to Lynchburg, VA as it's Utilities Eng. before becoming it's Utilities Adm. After 9 yrs and on my second job burnout I changed careers and joined American Airlines. I was based in Washington DC for th...Expand for more