I’m Brandon — a retired Army Master Sergeant, A&P mechanic, amputee, and lifelong aviation enthusiast. I spent 20 years maintaining helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the military. After losing my leg in Iraq in 2007, I made the decision to keep serving, keep leading, and never quit. I grew up in Cameron Park Airpark, a fly-in community in California, where planes taxied down the s
treets and aviation was just part of everyday life. My dad was a pilot, my brother’s a pilot, and I grew up around legends — including Julie Clark. I fly powered paragliders, build and fly RC aircraft, and I’m about to start my biggest personal project yet: building a Zenith 750 Super Duty in a 20x30 tin shed at Hazel Green Airport — I call it Hangar 2030. My goal is to fly my own plane by April 22, 2027 — the 20-year anniversary of my injury — and earn my Private Pilot License. This page is about the journey. It’s about resilience, problem-solving, aviation, and refusing to let a missing leg ground your passion. If you're into airplanes, RC, powered paragliding, veteran grit, or just watching a guy figure it out in real time — welcome aboard.