AirVenture Interviews, Warbird Pilot Craig Hutain

Started flying with my father when 10 years old, in a J-3 cub. Developed a love for sport flying, Biplanes, Radial engines, and Aerobatics after moving west and working at Santa Paula Airport (California). Soloed at 17 years old.
Became a flight instructor while in college, and taught Primary, Tailwheel, Instrument flight training and Aerobatics all throughout college. Graduated with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, California in 1982.
Started flying for the airlines in 1982. Flew De Havilland Twin Otter and Dash 7 aircraft for Rocky Mountain Airways. B-727, MD-80, and B-737 with Continental (now United) Airlines.
Presently flying as a Captain in the B-777 for United Airlines, based out of Houston, TX
Currently has over 34,500 hours of flight time in over 100 types of aircraft.
Rated as an Airline Transport, Commercial Glider, and Seaplane Pilot, as well as a Flight Instructor for single and multi-engine aircraft, and Instruments. I currently own a Vans RV-8.
Started flying with the CAF (Commemorative Air Force) in 2009 after starting out in the Pyro field as a helper.
Flies several different types of CAF aircraft.
North American P-51 MUSTANG, Dixie Wing, Atlanta
Bell P-39 AIRACOBRA, Centex Wing
Bell P-63 KINCOBRA (2), P-63 Sponsor Group, Houston, Dixie Wing, Atlanta
Tora Tora Tora: Zero, Kate. Val. (Presently assigned Hawk replica)