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About Us / BIO OF JAMES F. RIORDAN
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Builds, owns and flys his own aerobatic ultralights and experimental aircraft. FAA licensed private pilot checked out in many different types of planes including taildraggers, biplanes and high performance turbocharged retractable gear aircraft. Licensed glider pilot, high performance and aerobatic sailplanes. Ultralight Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Examiner (UFIE) for EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association. ) Holder of FAA low-altitude aerobatic competency waiver for performing airshows. Teaches aerobatics and gives many aerobatic rides per year. Also enjoys motorcycle riding, motorhome camping, 4 wheel driving, and metal sculpture.
The Propcycle™
Prior years' hobbies included skydiving and freefall, Hot air ballooning, Alpine giant slalom and NASTAR snow ski racing with 6 silver medals, 4 bronze and a 4th place finish in "McDonalds cup". In 1971, with wife Lynn, made news as the first couple ever to ride the Barstow to Las Vegas desert motorcycle race, riding double, on one motorcycle, passing many solo expert riders along the way. Formerly raced 1/2 mile oval and open class motocross as well. From 1961 to 1968 was drummer for several different top forty bands. Performed opening acts for notables such as Ike and Tina Turner, Paul Revere & the Raiders. Won second place in Santa Clara County's "Battle of Drummers in 1965".
resume | community involvement | accomplishments | author
inventions, trademarks & patents | hobbies
inventions, trademarks & patents | hobbies
Builds, owns and flys his own aerobatic ultralights and experimental aircraft. FAA licensed private pilot checked out in many different types of planes including taildraggers, biplanes and high performance turbocharged retractable gear aircraft. Licensed glider pilot, high performance and aerobatic sailplanes. Ultralight Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Examiner (UFIE) for EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association. ) Holder of FAA low-altitude aerobatic competency waiver for performing airshows. Teaches aerobatics and gives many aerobatic rides per year. Also enjoys motorcycle riding, motorhome camping, 4 wheel driving, and metal sculpture.
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| Jim Riding his Propeller Driven Motorcycle |
The Nations first street licensed propeller driven motorcycle. This unique three wheeled vehicle carries two comfortably at 45 miles per hour, even up hills! The Propcycle has been featured in magazines in 17 countries, including Popular Science and Star Magazine in the U.S. It has also been featured on "Evening Magazine with Richard Hart" and "PM" Magazine on television Coast to Coast.
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Prior years' hobbies included skydiving and freefall, Hot air ballooning, Alpine giant slalom and NASTAR snow ski racing with 6 silver medals, 4 bronze and a 4th place finish in "McDonalds cup". In 1971, with wife Lynn, made news as the first couple ever to ride the Barstow to Las Vegas desert motorcycle race, riding double, on one motorcycle, passing many solo expert riders along the way. Formerly raced 1/2 mile oval and open class motocross as well. From 1961 to 1968 was drummer for several different top forty bands. Performed opening acts for notables such as Ike and Tina Turner, Paul Revere & the Raiders. Won second place in Santa Clara County's "Battle of Drummers in 1965".
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