Pilot Jerry "Thud" Conley      

Jerry Conley, President  of Red Alert, LLC. and chief pilot. Jerry's flying career started at 8 years old when he got a kids book titled "Jerry the Jet" and the rest is history.

Education: Jerry holds a degree B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from The Florida State University, College of Engineering.  Jerry designed and developed Florida States Universities entry into the SAE Heavy lift R/C design contest held at McDonald Douglas. He was chosen to present his classes Senior Aerospace design project for NASA/USRA at NASA. Graduating in the top of his class being a member of the prestigious Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.  Jerry has managed laboratories and designed experiments for engineering courses at two major Universities. He has been a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Jerry held the position of Senior Design Engineer at the countries oldest engineering firm Mason & Hanger Engineering.  Jerry is the  CEO of  Wildcat Fuels, Inc.  the leading manufacturer of R/C fuels in the world today. Jerry is proud to have served our country in the United States Air Force and is an honorably discharged veteran.

Flying Experience: Having 20 years experience, Jerry's flying experience includes aircraft such as Beecraft Bonanza, Cessna 172, Citabria, Super Decathalon, SAI Marchetti, Bell Helicopters, HA-200 Casa Jet, Dehavilland Vampire, Dehavilland DH-112 Swiss Venom, L-39, and AVL-29. His ratings include Comercial, Instrument, Multi Engine, Helicopter, and jet type rating.  Jerry holds an Aerobatic low level card with Jet certification. Jerry is also an avid car enthusiast having built a high performance 1966 Cobra sports car. Whether in the air or on the road, if it goes fast that's were you'll find him. Jerry's greatest hope though, is that he be known as a man after God's own heart, and serve his kids.