Meet the BSY Team
Bill graduated from United States Naval Academy in 1986. He was the first nugget naval aviator to be
selected to fly F-18 Hornets. Bill served as a combat pilot and completed Two Fleet Tours in the
Mediterranean with VFA 132 “Privateers” deployed aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and USS Forrestal (CV-
59) earning “Top Hook” honors. Mills was selected and attended the prestigious US Navy’s Fighter
Weapons School, “Top Gun” at NAS Miramar in September and October of 1990 and went on to fly 16
Combat Sorties over Northern Iraq in support of Operation Desert Storm and Provide Comfort. Following his
combat tour with the “Privateers”, Bill became an FA-18 flight instructor for the East Coast Replacement Air
Group ( RAG) training squadron VFA-106 “Gladiators” at NAS Cecil Field while simultaneously serving as
instructor and evaluator for the station’s C-12 (King Air B-200) logistics support aircraft. During that time Bill
was also the East Coast Nuclear Weapons delivery instructor for all tactical aircraft authorized to deploy air
launched nuclear weapons in the Navy’s inventory. Bill amassed over 1,300 FA-18 flight hours, over 3,300
total hours and 289 carrier arrested landings between 1987-1994.
Bill resigned his commission shortly after selection to the rank of Lt. Commander to enter the civilian world
in l994 and in 2001 realizing that he needed to get back in the air, purchased his Nanchang CJ-6N tactical
trainer, a high performance warbird painted up in his former Navy squadrons VFA-132 “Privateers” colors.
He then started Blue Sky Yakrobatics, Inc, an aviation entertainment company. He is a rated ATP,CFI,CFII,
MEI,MEII and is a FAST rated lead/instructor formation pilot in addition to holding a Level 2 ACE card, 250’
waiver in L-39s,CJ-6 for airshow performances.
selected to fly F-18 Hornets. Bill served as a combat pilot and completed Two Fleet Tours in the
Mediterranean with VFA 132 “Privateers” deployed aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) and USS Forrestal (CV-
59) earning “Top Hook” honors. Mills was selected and attended the prestigious US Navy’s Fighter
Weapons School, “Top Gun” at NAS Miramar in September and October of 1990 and went on to fly 16
Combat Sorties over Northern Iraq in support of Operation Desert Storm and Provide Comfort. Following his
combat tour with the “Privateers”, Bill became an FA-18 flight instructor for the East Coast Replacement Air
Group ( RAG) training squadron VFA-106 “Gladiators” at NAS Cecil Field while simultaneously serving as
instructor and evaluator for the station’s C-12 (King Air B-200) logistics support aircraft. During that time Bill
was also the East Coast Nuclear Weapons delivery instructor for all tactical aircraft authorized to deploy air
launched nuclear weapons in the Navy’s inventory. Bill amassed over 1,300 FA-18 flight hours, over 3,300
total hours and 289 carrier arrested landings between 1987-1994.
Bill resigned his commission shortly after selection to the rank of Lt. Commander to enter the civilian world
in l994 and in 2001 realizing that he needed to get back in the air, purchased his Nanchang CJ-6N tactical
trainer, a high performance warbird painted up in his former Navy squadrons VFA-132 “Privateers” colors.
He then started Blue Sky Yakrobatics, Inc, an aviation entertainment company. He is a rated ATP,CFI,CFII,
MEI,MEII and is a FAST rated lead/instructor formation pilot in addition to holding a Level 2 ACE card, 250’
waiver in L-39s,CJ-6 for airshow performances.
Sean Carroll is a Civilian Airshow Pilot who has completed over 250 low level Airshow demonstrations.
Sean is an Unlimited Air Racer and competes at the Reno National Championship Air Races flying WWII
fighters. Sean is currently the highest time Yak 9 pilot in the world. Sean Currently flies the CJ6-A and the
Yak-9.
Sean is an Unlimited Air Racer and competes at the Reno National Championship Air Races flying WWII
fighters. Sean is currently the highest time Yak 9 pilot in the world. Sean Currently flies the CJ6-A and the
Yak-9.
Sean "Pinball" Carroll
Med is a retired USAF fighter pilot, he flew the F-4 Phantom II as an
Operational pilot and as an instructor pilot, later converting to the F-16. Med flew combat during Desert
Storm with the Bahraini Amiri Air Force. After the end of hostilities, he was decorated by the commander of
the allied air forces, U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Horner. He was also decorated personally by the late Amir
of Bahrain and the reigning King of Bahrain with Order of Bahrain Medal. After Desert Storm, Med was
selected for attaché duty and served as a Pol-Mil officer for the Under Secretary of the Air Force/International
Affairs. He then served as USCENTCOM Deputy political advisor Upon retirement Med resumed his civil
aviation career flying international routes as a DC-10 first officer with World Airways and now flying
Gulfstreams G-IV, GV , G450 and G550s.
Operational pilot and as an instructor pilot, later converting to the F-16. Med flew combat during Desert
Storm with the Bahraini Amiri Air Force. After the end of hostilities, he was decorated by the commander of
the allied air forces, U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Horner. He was also decorated personally by the late Amir
of Bahrain and the reigning King of Bahrain with Order of Bahrain Medal. After Desert Storm, Med was
selected for attaché duty and served as a Pol-Mil officer for the Under Secretary of the Air Force/International
Affairs. He then served as USCENTCOM Deputy political advisor Upon retirement Med resumed his civil
aviation career flying international routes as a DC-10 first officer with World Airways and now flying
Gulfstreams G-IV, GV , G450 and G550s.
Ahmed "Med" Ragheb
Bill "Pirate" Mills
Pappy is a retired commercial pilot with over 24, 000 hours of flying time. He started flying lessons at 15
and worked summers pumping gas as a “line boy” at a local airport in Miami in the mid 1950’s, and then
became a flight instructor, right out of high school, working for Mary Gaffney. In 1962 he became a co-
pilot flying DC-3’s for Bahama Airways. Soon thereafter he enlisted in the US Army as a missile
repairman. You will notice he has the only CJ with missile pods under each wing. Discharged in 1965 he
was hired by Pan American Airways initially as a navigator and eventually flew Boeing 707’s and 757-400’
s until they sold their Pacific routes to United Airlines in Feb. 1986. Pappy then flew for United Airlines as a
Captain in Boeing 747-400’s, and retired on April Fool’s Day 2000.
Jim has built a Pitt’s Special aerobatic bi-plane, and restored and owned 5 or 6 other airplanes. He has
over 2,000 hours flight time in various warbirds (B-17, C-47, CJ-6A and Yaks) and is type rated in every
Boeing except the 737. Jim is typed and flies the only remaining B-24J Liberator for the Collings
Foundation. He is also an airframe mechanic and is presently covering the flight controls of a TBM for the
Commerative Air Force.
and worked summers pumping gas as a “line boy” at a local airport in Miami in the mid 1950’s, and then
became a flight instructor, right out of high school, working for Mary Gaffney. In 1962 he became a co-
pilot flying DC-3’s for Bahama Airways. Soon thereafter he enlisted in the US Army as a missile
repairman. You will notice he has the only CJ with missile pods under each wing. Discharged in 1965 he
was hired by Pan American Airways initially as a navigator and eventually flew Boeing 707’s and 757-400’
s until they sold their Pacific routes to United Airlines in Feb. 1986. Pappy then flew for United Airlines as a
Captain in Boeing 747-400’s, and retired on April Fool’s Day 2000.
Jim has built a Pitt’s Special aerobatic bi-plane, and restored and owned 5 or 6 other airplanes. He has
over 2,000 hours flight time in various warbirds (B-17, C-47, CJ-6A and Yaks) and is type rated in every
Boeing except the 737. Jim is typed and flies the only remaining B-24J Liberator for the Collings
Foundation. He is also an airframe mechanic and is presently covering the flight controls of a TBM for the
Commerative Air Force.
Jim "Pappy" Goolsby
Designated a Naval Aviator in 1986, Hank served as a combat pilot and manager aboard three different
aircraft carriers, amassing over 2,000 hours and 574 arrested landings between 1987-1995. In 1991 during
the Gulf War he distinguished himself flying the A-7E Corsair and received numerous combat decorations
including the Distinguished Flying Cross. In recognition of his achievements, Hank was chosen as the
Atlantic Fleet Aviator of the Year for 1991. Following transition to the FA-18 Hornet, he was an instructor for
the East Coast training squadron and successfully served as strike leader and carrier qualifications phase
head. In 1995, Hank easily transitioned to a civilian aviation career and joined the exciting team at
Gulfstream Aerospace. Hank currently flies for Fidelity National Financial, based in Jacksonville, Florida.
aircraft carriers, amassing over 2,000 hours and 574 arrested landings between 1987-1995. In 1991 during
the Gulf War he distinguished himself flying the A-7E Corsair and received numerous combat decorations
including the Distinguished Flying Cross. In recognition of his achievements, Hank was chosen as the
Atlantic Fleet Aviator of the Year for 1991. Following transition to the FA-18 Hornet, he was an instructor for
the East Coast training squadron and successfully served as strike leader and carrier qualifications phase
head. In 1995, Hank easily transitioned to a civilian aviation career and joined the exciting team at
Gulfstream Aerospace. Hank currently flies for Fidelity National Financial, based in Jacksonville, Florida.
Hank "Hoot" Gibson
Boz is a Medical Doctor. Following completion of an internship through the Naval Hospital Jacksonville in
1986, he was accepted into the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Flight Surgeon Program inPensacola,
FL and was designated a Naval Flight Surgeon on 16 April 1987.
In May 1987, he reported for duty with Carrier Air Wing 6. His initial fleet assignment aboard the USS
Forrestal (CV-59) included a prolonged deployment in the Persian Gulf during the Iran Iraq war. In
addition to his carrier based medical duties, Capt. Boswell flew in the F-14, A-6, EA-6b, E-2, S-3 and H-3,
while on deployment in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Earnest Will.
In 1989 Boz reported to the Dept of Anesthesiology, Bethesda Naval Hospital and in July 1992 he
completed his residency and a clinical fellowship, in Cardiac Anesthesiology, obtained through Harvard
University. Thereafter, he served aboard several west coast aircraft carriers as the ship’s
Anesthesiologist.
After leaving active duty in 1994, Boz immediately affiliated himself with the Naval Reserve in Tampa. In
May 2001, he formally affiliated with the helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) Emerald Knights
& Carrier Air Wing Reserve 20 (CVWR-20). He is currently a clinical Anesthesiologist with the North
Florida Anesthesia Consultants, and flies an aerobatic Yak 52 and has earned his Formation and Safety
Training, credentials.
1986, he was accepted into the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute Flight Surgeon Program inPensacola,
FL and was designated a Naval Flight Surgeon on 16 April 1987.
In May 1987, he reported for duty with Carrier Air Wing 6. His initial fleet assignment aboard the USS
Forrestal (CV-59) included a prolonged deployment in the Persian Gulf during the Iran Iraq war. In
addition to his carrier based medical duties, Capt. Boswell flew in the F-14, A-6, EA-6b, E-2, S-3 and H-3,
while on deployment in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Earnest Will.
In 1989 Boz reported to the Dept of Anesthesiology, Bethesda Naval Hospital and in July 1992 he
completed his residency and a clinical fellowship, in Cardiac Anesthesiology, obtained through Harvard
University. Thereafter, he served aboard several west coast aircraft carriers as the ship’s
Anesthesiologist.
After leaving active duty in 1994, Boz immediately affiliated himself with the Naval Reserve in Tampa. In
May 2001, he formally affiliated with the helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 75 (HS-75) Emerald Knights
& Carrier Air Wing Reserve 20 (CVWR-20). He is currently a clinical Anesthesiologist with the North
Florida Anesthesia Consultants, and flies an aerobatic Yak 52 and has earned his Formation and Safety
Training, credentials.
Bruce "Boz" Boswell
Mike is a native of Chicago, IL and a graduate of the University of Illinois. His first navy flying assignment
was as a flight instructor in the North American T-2 Buckeye. He was only one of five qualified to instruct
in all phases of basic jet training; from Familiarization to Carrier Qualification. Over the next 13 years he
flew nearly 1800 flight hours in the Vought A-7 Corsair with fleet and reserve squadrons, basd at Cecil
Field in Jacksonville, and completed 400 carrier landings. Mike was given the callsign “POD” while
serving as a Avionics and Armament Officer with VA-46. You will have to ask him why. During a long
reserve career, Mike achieved the rank of Captain and commanded VA-1074 (a reserve A-7 augment unit
flying the A-7) and NR CV 59 and 65 (carrier augment units).
In 1979, Pod began his airline career with Air Florida flying as First Officer and Captain on the Boeing 737
and FO on the Douglas DC 10. He spent a year at People’s Express developing the Boeing 747 ground
training program. He was hired by Northwest Airlines in 1985, where he flew as Second Officer on the
B747 and DC10 an a First Officer on the first 747-400’s to fly at any airline. His initial Captain position
there was flying the DC 10 on domestic and international routes. Mike retired in 2008 as a 757 Captain,
flying Asian, European and domestic routes. He was very active with the Airline Pilots Association,
serving as an elected representative and member of the Board of Directors. Pod is President of the
Wings of Gold Air Museum in Jacksonville, FL.
was as a flight instructor in the North American T-2 Buckeye. He was only one of five qualified to instruct
in all phases of basic jet training; from Familiarization to Carrier Qualification. Over the next 13 years he
flew nearly 1800 flight hours in the Vought A-7 Corsair with fleet and reserve squadrons, basd at Cecil
Field in Jacksonville, and completed 400 carrier landings. Mike was given the callsign “POD” while
serving as a Avionics and Armament Officer with VA-46. You will have to ask him why. During a long
reserve career, Mike achieved the rank of Captain and commanded VA-1074 (a reserve A-7 augment unit
flying the A-7) and NR CV 59 and 65 (carrier augment units).
In 1979, Pod began his airline career with Air Florida flying as First Officer and Captain on the Boeing 737
and FO on the Douglas DC 10. He spent a year at People’s Express developing the Boeing 747 ground
training program. He was hired by Northwest Airlines in 1985, where he flew as Second Officer on the
B747 and DC10 an a First Officer on the first 747-400’s to fly at any airline. His initial Captain position
there was flying the DC 10 on domestic and international routes. Mike retired in 2008 as a 757 Captain,
flying Asian, European and domestic routes. He was very active with the Airline Pilots Association,
serving as an elected representative and member of the Board of Directors. Pod is President of the
Wings of Gold Air Museum in Jacksonville, FL.
Mike "Pod" Foster
John aspired to be a surfer, sailor and beach bum, and has been very successful in these pursuits. He
had planned to be a Naval Aviator, but when he found that one eye was 20/25, his father’s advice was
that if the service wasn’t going to let him fly, there was no point in joining. Nevertheless, he managed to
graduate from the University of Virginia, with a degree in Commerce, and started a transportation
company , whose primary purpose was to transport Budweiser beer. His main reason for working, was
to acquire a sailboat and sail around the world, looking for adventure and surfing spots. Luckily, he met
a beautiful blond girl, named Liz Crenshaw, who thought this was a viable life ambition, they got
married, acquiring their sailboat, had two sons, and for 6 years they sailed westward, through the
Caribbean, Panama Canal, up to Costa Rica, out to Cocos Island, the Galapagos Islands, the
Marquesas, the Tuamotos, Tahiti and the Society Islands, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New
Caledonia, Australia, the Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri
Lanka, up the Red Sea to Yemen, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, and through the Med, out to the Canary
Islands and back across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Arriving in St. John, USVI in 1992, they bought a
piece of land overlooking the harbor and their sailboat. They were now broke again, so they went to
work; started a real estate company, built their dream home, and put their sons through high school
and college. John, learned to fly at 22, taught by his father from basic through instruments, got back
into aviation in 2004 and bought his Nanchang. John was given his callsign of “Chevy”, by 3 naval
aviators, at the time of acquiring his Formation and Safety Training credentials (FAST rating), and
considers himself lucky because the alternative was “Edsel”.
had planned to be a Naval Aviator, but when he found that one eye was 20/25, his father’s advice was
that if the service wasn’t going to let him fly, there was no point in joining. Nevertheless, he managed to
graduate from the University of Virginia, with a degree in Commerce, and started a transportation
company , whose primary purpose was to transport Budweiser beer. His main reason for working, was
to acquire a sailboat and sail around the world, looking for adventure and surfing spots. Luckily, he met
a beautiful blond girl, named Liz Crenshaw, who thought this was a viable life ambition, they got
married, acquiring their sailboat, had two sons, and for 6 years they sailed westward, through the
Caribbean, Panama Canal, up to Costa Rica, out to Cocos Island, the Galapagos Islands, the
Marquesas, the Tuamotos, Tahiti and the Society Islands, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, New
Caledonia, Australia, the Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri
Lanka, up the Red Sea to Yemen, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, and through the Med, out to the Canary
Islands and back across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Arriving in St. John, USVI in 1992, they bought a
piece of land overlooking the harbor and their sailboat. They were now broke again, so they went to
work; started a real estate company, built their dream home, and put their sons through high school
and college. John, learned to fly at 22, taught by his father from basic through instruments, got back
into aviation in 2004 and bought his Nanchang. John was given his callsign of “Chevy”, by 3 naval
aviators, at the time of acquiring his Formation and Safety Training credentials (FAST rating), and
considers himself lucky because the alternative was “Edsel”.
John "Chevy" Ford
Rich is a retired USAF fighter pilot, who flew F-4 Phantoms, F-100 Super Sabres, and A-7 Corsair II’s.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Rich joined the Air Force in 1970. He was awarded
an F-4 out of pilot training and served a one year combat tour at Ubon, Thailand in 1972-73, flying 154
combat missions. After a two year tour as a Forward Air Controller, he joined the Air National Guard
where he flew F-100’s and A-7’s. Braniff Airways hired Rich in 1978 and he flew for Southwest Airlines
hired him in 1984. He is currently an airline Captain based in Orlando, FL.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Rich joined the Air Force in 1970. He was awarded
an F-4 out of pilot training and served a one year combat tour at Ubon, Thailand in 1972-73, flying 154
combat missions. After a two year tour as a Forward Air Controller, he joined the Air National Guard
where he flew F-100’s and A-7’s. Braniff Airways hired Rich in 1978 and he flew for Southwest Airlines
hired him in 1984. He is currently an airline Captain based in Orlando, FL.
Rich Langer
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