Mentorship
Our mentors are experienced aircraft builders, former military and commercial pilots, local business owners and involved parents. Mentors guide the students in the construction of the aircraft and aid in the maintenance of the aircraft.
At Tango Flight, we provide beginner industry experience to our students and continued industry involvement to our retired partners. That’s more than a win-win. That’s a flight plan unlike any other.
Board of directors
Dan Weyant
Executive Director
Aviation is so integral to Dan Weyant’s life that he lives in an airpark outside Greeneville, Tennessee, with his wife Karen. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, he began his career as a software consultant specializing in user-interface design. He left the private sector and led engineering programs in public schools in central Texas. Weyant flies an RV-9A that he and his wife built and a 1946 J-3 Cub that belonged to his grandfather. He is co-founder and Executive Director of Tango Flight.
John Craparo
Treasurer
John is the recipient of the 2016 Charles Lindbergh Grand Champion Aircraft Builder trophy in gyroplane from the Experimental Aircraft Association. Before retirement, Craparo worked as the senior vice president of information technology for Hewlett-Packard. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Aviation, as well as a Federal Aviation Administration certification with privileges in airplane, seaplane, gyroplane, powered parachute, glider and — dating back to the beginning of aviation — the hot-air balloon.
Aaron Hollander
Board Member
Aaron has combined his passion for aerospace, motorsports and business during his career. Today, Mr. Hollander is Chairman, President & CEO of First Aviation Services Inc. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Hollander also served as CEO of Skip Barber Racing School LLC and until February 2012 served as Chairman and CEO of Imtek, Inc. Aaron Hollander co-founded First Equity Group in 1985 advising the aerospace and defense industries on some of the most significant transactions impacting those sectors. As principal, he has led the turnaround and growth of a number of aviation, defense and motorsports companies.
Craig Anthony
Director of Development
Craig is a retired Navy Captain serving 26 years as a Surface Warfare Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in Rhode Island and a Master’s in International Relations from Troy University in Alabama. He has extensive experience in program, budget and resource planning. He also served on the Curriculum Advisory Board for the Navy’s JROTC program. He is Tango Flight’s Director of Development. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married 33 years and reside in Houston, Texas.
Bob Hough
Board Member
Bob retired in June 2015 from the Telecommunications Industry after working 39 years as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Consultant. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Physics from Susquehanna University. Bob’s passion for aviation began when he was ten years old, flying with his father. Today, he flies a 1943 Grumman Widgeon and a 2000 American Champion Citabria. Bob and his partner of 33 years, Annette, divide their time between homes in Windham, NH and Leeward Air Ranch, Ocala, FL.
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