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Born and raised in South Dakota and living in Madison South Dakota for the majority of my life. I've been lucky to hold many titles, meet countless people, and enjoy many activities.

Proud Husband

Commercial Pilot
Part-Time Police Officer
US Marine
Ultra Life

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RECENT ADVENTURES

Check out some of the recent rides I have been on, and follow all of my training. Strava is a great way for me to share my favorite routes, activities, and how I train. It also allows me to connect with riders nearby.

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Milestone moment. 1,200 hrs. Onward and upward!

Today I scratched another checkride off the list. Officially a Multi Engine Instructor (MEI). Thanks Riggin Flight Service!

Yea… I’m going to avoid that…. (Photo from yesterday 60 miles SE of Sioux Falls, SD from 12,000 ft.)

@keloland #aviation #avitionphotography #weather #weatherphotography

Climb aboard as we fly through the clouds. ☁️

@cirrusaircraft #cirrus #cirrussr22 #aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #planespotting #pilot #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #airport #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #flight #planespotter #travel #fly #planes #aviationphoto

King of the sky. Change my mind ✈️

@rigginflightservice #rigginflightservice #cessna150 #aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #cessna #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #planespotting #pilot #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #airport #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #flight #planespotter #fly #planes #aviationphoto

What I imagine Emma’s brain sounds like on a walk.

Navigating around weather over Iowa at 11,000 ft.

#cirrus #cirrussr22 @cirrusaircraft #aviation #aviationphotography

Thinking back to some of my favorite ultra races. The @ridge_rider_racing Pine Island Gravel Odyssey always jumps out first. 210 miles in the beautiful black hills. Unfortunately 2023 was wet and cold. No ragrets though :D

#ultracycling #pineislandgravelodyssey

When the view disappears. ☁️ ✈️

#aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #cirrus #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #planespotting #SR22 #pilot #instrument #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #airport #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #lovers #flight #planespotter #travel #fly #planes #actualimc

Never gets old. Sunrise from 9,000 ft.

#aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #cirrus #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #planespotting #pilot #SR22 #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #sunrise #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #flight #planespotter #travel #fly #planes #aviationphoto

Cleared for takeoff ✈️
#airplane #aviation #avgeek #aircraft #rigginflightservice #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #plane #airport #planespotting #pilot #instagramaviation #aviationdaily #instaaviation #aviationgeek #flight #instaplane #flying #travel #fly #planespotter #airplanes #pilotlife #planes @rigginflightservice

I have a feeling this will never get old.

#aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #cirrus #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #bestview2023 #pilot #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #sunset #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #flight #travel #fly #planes #aviationphotography

2023 was an amazing year! God bless!
-6 years of marriage
-6 Ultra Races
-5 Flight Ratings
-1 more trip around the sun
-Countless memories good and bad

Very blessed to have two supporting parents. Thanks Mom and Dad for your support! I came into this world naked, afraid, and crying for help. My parents have always been there. Somedays I am still afraid and crying for help, however I’ve got the clothes thing figured out.

It’s sunset. The lights of the city are coming alive. Your student is crushing his checkride prep. Life is good.

#aviation #aviationlovers #cfi #cfii #rigginflightservice @siouxfallsexperience @siouxfallsregionalairport #airplanes #siouxfallssd @rigginflightservice

Love night flying! @logan_ddurann nailing the approach.
#aviation #aviationlovers #siouxfalls #fsd #cfi @rigginflightservice #rigginflightservice

Private pilot students have a lot of information thrown at them quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to acknowledge growth. Your first solo (without an instructor) is a moment to relish! Congrats @nikki_mcfly !
#firstsolo #firstsoloflight #firststudentsolo #rigginflightservice

Harvest was in full swing a couple weeks ago! Beautiful views as we were leaving Madison.

@rigginflightservice #rigginflightservice #avition #madisonsd

Obtained my CFII today at @rigginflightservice . If you’re looking for an instrument rating let’s get to work! ✈️

Fully grown Himalayan Fur Goblin… extremely dangerous animal.
#goldendoodle

Sioux Falls SD —> Phoenix AZ ✈️

#aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #cirrus #aircraft #airplane #aviationdaily #planespotting #sr22t #pilot #plane #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation #airport #pilotlife #flying #instaplane #lovers #flight #planespotter #travel #fly #planes #aviationphoto

The @heckofthenorth 105 miler was an adventure! @emilywollmann and I rode the entire course together, laughing most of the way. ❤️

Special thanks to @berryfastbicycles for cleaning my bike just to get it dirty again.

#heckofthenorth #gravelbike #northwoods #northshore #twoharbors

My first student Sakthi @captain_shak passed his commercial check ride tonight at @rigginflightservice .Congratulations man! Onto the next!

#aviation #rigginflightservice #cfi

Officially a Certified Flight Instructor. Fun and rewarding week of learning at @venturenorthaviation in Cloquet, MN. Great experience and would highly recommend.

#venturenorthaviation #certifiedflightinstructor

Little trivia this Tuesday! Any idea where I’m at in this photo? Have a great day everyone!
#aviation #triviatuesday #whereintheworld

Another crazy weekend in the books. @gravel_worlds 2023 did not disappoint. 300 miles of adventure. While I didn’t have the performance I was necessarily looking for, an ultra finish is always exhilarating. More to follow in a complete race recap post where I talk about dry heaving, sleeping on a park bench, and crashing after hitting a dog. (Dog is absolutely fine)

Overall Finish: 25th
Time: 25 hrs 3 min 35 seconds
Distance: 300 miles
Elevation gain: 17,959 ft.
Weighted Avg Power: 170 watts
Estimated Calories Burned: 13,614

Supporters: @berryfastbicycles, EXIT Realty, Taste & See, @embarkmaple , Sunshine Foods- Madison SD, Madison Family Dental LLC, Stemper Auto Body

Who’s ready to sail some seas?! 300 miles let’s go! @gravel_worlds #gravelworlds #gravelworlds2023

What an absolute adventure @sbtgrvl (Steamboat Gravel) was. 70 miles of pre riding, and 100 miles of race day fun. Thanks @jess_fjerstad and @dustinwonder for your excellent hospitality! We look forward to visiting @steamboatcolorado again!

Next up… Garmin Gravel Worlds 300 Friday! @gravel_worlds

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