Tim Erickson is a poet, writer and photographer with degrees from the University of Kansas (Journalism) and Kansas State University (Aviation Maintenance). From an earlier career in daily newspapers he transitioned into the high-flying world of business aviation. As a pilot and aircraft mechanic, he has a keen interest in all things technical. His writing style typically reflects both a technical attention to detail and to the nuances of human interaction. He is the author of four books, ranging from poetry to travel to covert government activities. He lives in Central Florida, loves the smell of jet fuel in the morning, and just completed his fifth book - Bill Mahoney, A Pilot's Tale.