He holds an Airline Transport Pilot, Multi-Engine, Instrument, Commercial, and Seaplane rating. Fred is also rated in the North American T-28 and Hawker Sea Fury. At the Reno air races in September 2005 Fred won the Silver on Saturday and was advanced to the Gold on Sunday to take 8th place overall making Reno history and was selected Rookie of the year.

Fred earned his Air Frame and Power Plant License from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and is an Aerobatic Competency Evaluator for ICAS. He performs air shows internationally in the PITTS SPECIAL S-2C and Hawker Sea Fury, N. American T-28, N. American T-6, N. American P-51 Mustang, Waco, and J3 cub. Fred is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has been featured in numerous movies and TV Programs including MTV’s Road Rules.

Fred and Susan, his wife of 32 years, have two children—Kelly and Raymond. Kelly, 30, is a LT in the US Navy and received her wings of gold on January 23rd 2004. She flies the P-3 Orion . Raymond, 22 is a private pilot and currently attends school in Orlando, FL. He is flying banners in the AG Cat and Husky aircraft.

Fred dedicates his air show to the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces.