... the FACTS 

Born: Melbourne, Florida

Resides: Orlando, FL. 32812

Birth date: 11-10-75

Sign: Scorpio 

Height: 6'

Eyes: Hazel

Family: 1 older and 1 younger sister.

Status: Never married, no children

Want children: Undecided

Nonsmoker

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Management at Warner Southern College and Professional degree. Flight Training was done through Flight Safety in Vero Beach. 

Occupation: Commercial pilot - Captain.

... on HIMSELF

Strengths: "Determined (goal oriented), considerate, down- to- earth, love life, stick to my morals and beliefs and treasure God, family and my country."

Weakness: "Pizza ;-)"

Others may not see: "My quirky side. I can be kind of off the wall and take people by surprise generally when they're not expecting it. I'm a little more animated and out there than people kind of expect from people in my profession. They just assume that I'm a certain way. I'm more reserved, definitely an introvert. I definitely sit back and take in my surroundings. I like observing and watching people. I'm usually not the one who's going to go in and have everyone congregate around and be the life of the party. People generally think that I'm going to be outgoing or at the very least, more of a playboy. But I'm not wired that way. Generally when people find out that I'm a pilot, especially women, they just kind of avoid me if they're looking for a relationship because they don't see me as very safe."

I've been known to ... "just kind of take off. Sometimes I'll head down to the Keys or to Vero Beach. My friends sometimes will call me and wonder where I've been for the last five days. They're used to it now and they're done calling off the search parties. With a relationship, it would be totally different. I would definitely keep her informed of what I was doing, and hopefully she can come along."

Interests: "Flying, surfing, acting, weight training, anything active outdoors, movies and reading a good mystery novel to name a few ..."

Turn ons: "Challenges, challenges, challenges. I love being challenged constantly. Even with flying commercially, it gets a little bit old and boring. Because you take off, you land, and it's 99% boredom followed by 1& per adrenaline. I get bored very quickly. I like to accomplish things and move on to the next thing. I would say if there's one thing in life that drives me it's constantly looking for a new challenge."

Turn offs: "Smoking; people who are very agenda driven, as far as using others to further their agenda, through a back door some way, that really rubs me wrong."

Special Talents: "Flying, surfing and acting."

Titles: "Captain (for 3 years). I'm in charge of the plane as scary as that sounds."

Charities: "I give faithfully to my church. I hosted an event for a variety charity, a children's charity."

Travels: "All over the country every week ;-)"

Spirituality: "Religion is a huge part of my life. When I'm not working, I attend church."

Fashion sense: "Generally I prefer shorts. That's why I live in Florida. If we're going downtown somewhere or NY, I'll get dressed up a little bit, the GQ look. But if I could walk around in shorts all the time and that would be socially acceptable, I'd be all for it."

Staying healthy: "Disciplined with diet and workouts. I try and plan my meals for each day and my workouts for the week. My schedule changes often so I have to constantly find time to eat right and exercise ... but I do find time!"

What touches my soul: "Music ... the type just depends on the mood I'm in. Most of all, my faith in God."

... on WOMEN 

I first notice ... "her eyes. I feel you can tell a lot about how sincere and genuine a woman is just by their eyes."

Attention-getters: "Just by being herself. Someone who's just out having a good time, with no agenda, no preconceived notions, but just generally enjoying a good time. And someone's having a conversation with me, not to pick me up, but we get past that awkwardness and we're just having a conversation, like two friends would have a conversation. That very much stands out and turns me on. Someone who's comfortable enough to get past all the BS and just have a real conversation where it's not driven by `I wonder if this is the guy I could possibly start dating.' I firmly believe you got to be friends before you can start dating."

Ideal woman: "I really don't have a type, I'm more turned on to a person's character and personality. I know that sounds like the coined answer to say, but truly I am. I'm definitely more attracted to a person and to the character than I am to their appearance. she's got to be independent and spiritual. Spiritual being number one."

Most important quality in a woman: "It comes down to the whole reason why I enjoy genuine, real conversation and that's what really would stand out. I think trust and honesty are a firm basis for a relationship. If you don't have that, then what's the point?"

Ideal date: "Nothing too extravagant ... maybe a picnic on the beach as the sun is going down."

I'd call a woman back after a first date ... "if there was a feeling like a connection was made."

I would never date a woman who ... "smokes."

How I show I care: "By listening even when I really, really, really would rather just go to bed. Staying up and listening to her talk for hours on end because I know she needs me to hear it. And just telling them that I care."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "I think that is something that is unique to each and every woman. I'm not sure I could put it to words ..."

I wish women understood ... "that we are all different in so many ways. I can't stand the phrase `All men are ..." Most of the time when I hear that I find myself thinking `I'm not at all like that!'" 

One thing a woman has never done for me: "Send me flowers! Ha! I think that would be hysterical and show a great sense of humor ;-)"

... on RELATIONSHIPS  

On marriage: "I won't be a statistic. I believe marriage is the most sacred thing on Earth. I won't enter it until I know it's right. That may be in a year from now or 10 years from now. I have had long term relationships. I like the camaraderie. I like being able to have somebody who I can confide in, trust in." 

Top relationship keys: "Honesty, similar core beliefs, values and communication."

A woman in a relationship with me can expect ... "a very loyal boyfriend. I've never cheated on any girlfriend. She can also expect the unexpected because I never know what's going to happen in my life from one day to the next. So they would have to be flexible. I would prefer someone who lives their life the same way, who doesn't have everything mapped out perfectly."

What I expect: "Just honesty, loyalty and love. I would expect her to love me back otherwise why would she be in it."

When I'm in love, I ... "tend to see everything with a little more beauty ... the way I believe God intended ;-) Being in love is a reminder of what's truly important in this life."

What makes me feel close to a woman: "Sharing intimate secrets that few others may know. Having the little things that make you laugh that no one else understands."

Greatest relationship lesson: "Not to always trust your heart. There is a time in all relationships, usually in the first few months, when everything's great and neither of you can do wrong. It's that time when your heart says ... `This is the one.' I've learned that may not always be the case and it usually takes time to see the real person your dating. New: I think your heart lies to you quite a bit. Often times listening to your heart, your heart will tell you one thing when the reality is something else. The reality is there's more to it than just following your heart, because if you always followed your heart every single time, I think you'd get in a lot of trouble and I think a lot of people do. The way I honestly judge it is if I feel like God is bringing this person into my life, and that's just a personal relationship I have with God."

What makes a woman marriage material: "It would be a feeling, it would be something I would very much be in prayer about prior to, and I think it would have to be God leading me that way, and I think it would also be about timing, about where we both were in our lives. I firmly believe in pre marital counseling and working out issues prior to them becoming issues."

... on SEX  

I feel my sexiest when ... "I know that the girl I'm with is feeling sexy with me."

Most sensual part of a woman's body: "I think that's specific to the woman."

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "An old T-shirt and gym shorts ;-)"

Surefire way to seduce me: "Now if I gave that away, what fun would that be?"

... on LIFE

Making my mark: "By trying to live my life with as little regret as possible. To do this I must stay close to my beliefs and values and live with integrity and a conscience." 

Responsibility to society: "I have two nephews and one niece and they're just getting old enough to where I can be influential in their life. I firmly believe that the kids, especially this generation, are going to completely transform the world and the way it's going to go here in the next couple decades. I think we are in a time that we've never been in before, with technology and everything else. The world is becoming so small. Depending on where this generation stands, this is where the world's going to go. So I firmly think that these kids need to have a positive influence on them at a very young age."

Valuable life lesson: "Don't be afraid to seek advice, daily, from those you respect and admire."

I must ... "sky dive, get married and travel the world (and not just the airports of the world ;-)"

Best advice received: "My father once told me, `always live your life with integrity, everything else will come and go, but how you live will always follow you.'"

Best advice I've given a woman: "Just to be herself."

... on HIS FAVORITE THINGS

Movie: "Hero, it's a kung fu movie but an incredible story."

TV Show: "Seinfeld."

Book: "Anything by C.S. Lewis ... the man was a genius!"

Music: "Depends on my mood ... anything from U2 to Frank Sinatra." 

Food: "Pizza!"

... final THOUGHTS

Wheels: " I love speed in the air and I enjoy speed on the ground too, but given my druthers, I'd rather be off road."

Always in my refrigerator: "Water, mustard, lunch meat, bread."

Hottest possession: "A little airplane made out of paper that my little nephew made me. He calls me Uncle Aaron-plane. He made me this little plane that I just love. I do cherish that."

I'd change places for 24 hours with ... "any astronaut. I would love the opportunity to travel into space."

I would most like to hang out with ... "C.S. Lewis, if he were still alive ... as I said, I believe he was a genius." 

Celeb I'd love to take on a date: "Not so much on a date, but I would love to talk with Meryl Streep. She seems to keep such a level head even with all her success. I have a ton of respect for her."

Why I'm a great catch: I try to live my life with as much integrity as I can. And with that comes honesty and loyalty, and I think that's a rare commodity nowadays."

Me in a word: "Honest."