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Jim Grigsby
Published Name Jim Grigsby
Position FAASTeam Representative
Location Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Expertise
DronePro

I am most current in sUAS / Remote Pilot Topics.
-sUAS / Aerial Drones: I currently teach FAA Part 107 Initial Qualification sUAS (drone) courses Cross Flight Sky Solutions / Cross Flight Education, LLC in Bluffton, SC.
-Education: MS in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ('07).

- Relevant Associations: Academy of Model Aeronautics.

I can “speak” and understand fixed most fixed wing heavy jet domestic and international operations, GA and human factor issues but my experience is dated. All of the below took place between 1980 and 2001.

-Aviation Safety Messaging: Former editor (Chief of Safety Publications) for Air Force Flying Safety (aviation safety). Graduate of the USAF Mishap Investigation (Flight Safety officer?) course and Chief of Safety Courses.
-Heavy / Jet Operations: Former AF Command Pilot/instructor/evaluator in the KC-135R. Pilot/Instructor in the KC-10A. Conducted initial pilot aircraft and aerial refueling qualification in the KC-135R. Instructor in full visibility /6 degrees of freedom simulators for the KC-135R. Graduate, USAF Pilot Training; Graduate USAF/USCG Inland Search and Rescue School.
Advanced Instrument Flight - Instructor in advanced instrument flight assigned to the (then) Strategic Air Command Instrument Flight Course specializing in ICAO operations / TERPS and low visibility flight operations.
Specialty(ies)
Pilot / Operations
DronePro
Contact Options [Cell] (864) 553-6412