About the Pilot
Meet Greg Connell
Raised
in North Augusta, SC. Greg graduated from North Augusta High School,
where he lettered in Football and Golf. He graduated from the
University of SC in 1988 with a Bachelors degree in Finance.
Currently he lives in the Twin Lakes Airpark in Trenton, SC, with
his lovely wife, Ginger. Ginger usually accompanies Greg on his
trips and flies with him during his aerobatic maneuvers. Click here
to learn more about Greg's
family.
Greg began his flight training in 1989, his instructor was, local
aviation legend,
Al Patton
. Al Patton also instructed Greg's dad, Charlie, in the
early 1960's, before Greg was even born. The two families became and
remain close friends.
Greg is a commercial pilot with multi-engine and instrument ratings. He also has an FAA aerobatic waiver card.
His encouragement towards his instrument and commercial ratings came from his mentor, the "infamous" Charlie Davis. Charlie was also the one who initiated Greg's aerobatic training.
His
good friend, Gary Ward, is now his aerobatic instructor. Greg also
helps Gary, part-time, with the globally recognized
Gary Ward Airshows team.
What other interests does Greg Connell have, besides flying the awesome Pitts S-2B? Click here to find out.
Click one of the links below to view a video clip of Greg and the Pitts S-2B in action
on www.YouTube.com™.
AirShow 1 AirShow 2 Flight 1 Flight 2 Autographs