Meet the Pilots

 
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James 'cap' Kapenas

Gold Seal/Master Flight Instructor, G-IV Charter Pilot.  Former USMC Infantry Raider.  With over 10,000 hrs James has worked as an airline pilot and for several charter companies. He has mentored hundreds of aviators and accumulated over 6000 flight instruction hrs.  Besides his daily work with Sky Tours and his Gulf Stream position,  Jim is a senior instructor at Plus One Flyers, the largest flying club in the world.


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Earl 'the Pearl' wederbrook

USMC Colonel (ret)  'Pearl' flew F-4's, F-5's and F-18's with the USMC.  He works for Raytheon on Navy and Marine programs and is active with various other military veteran and support programs in San Diego.  'Pearl' served as Operations Officer for VMFAT-101, 3rd Marine Wing, commanded VMFT 401 Aggressor Squadron in Yuma, and reached the apex of his career by commanding Marine Aircraft Group 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.


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Vinny "Otter" Lostetter

USAF Colonel (ret)  'Otter' is a USAF Academy, '89 grad and former B-1B Lancer Pilot and Commanding Officer.  He flew multiple aircraft in the USAF including the T-37, T-38 and C-130 aircraft.  Otter retired from the Air Force in 2013 and returned to his hometown in San Diego where he continues to serve as an AFJROTC Commander at the Vista San Diego High School. 


Sky Tour Pilot John ‘Electro’ Logan flies our Air Combat and Aerobatic Tours

Sky Tour Pilot John ‘Electro’ Logan flies our Air Combat and Aerobatic Tours

Biplane Formation tours of two biplanes

Biplane Formation tours of two biplanes

John ‘Electro’ Logan. 'Electro' is one of the experienced Sky Tour pilots you will see daily at the hangar. Electro’s sense of humor and personality is only eclipsed by his skill and professionalism in the air. He flies the Gulf Stream Jet at a SoCal based charter company and teaches as a Flight Instructor with Plus One Flyers. He specializes in teaching Spin Recovery Procedures and Aerobatics, and Tail Wheel expertise.


Scott Jacobson enjoying a biplane tour in San Diego

Scott Jacobson enjoying a biplane tour in San Diego

Scott Jacobson would fly every day with with Sky Tours if he could schedule it. Scott served more than 26 years in Naval Aviation including flying the Sikorsky H-3 SeaKing, and instructing in the Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawk Helicopters. After a distinguished flying career, Scott continues working at a major aviation company as a manager and flies his glider at Warner Springs.


Jerome Leblanc AKA 'Maverick'

Jerome Leblanc is a big part of the Sky Tours team.  Originally from Montreal, Canada, Jerome works with the USS Midway and Kansas City Barbecue to help promote the image of Maverick.  With his hilarious self of humor, Maverick promotes the best of pilots.  Thank you Maverick for making us look so good!



Mission Statement

San Diego Sky Tours is dedicated to being a positive and lasting memory for every visitor and resident of the great city of San Diego.  Our unique and insightful sightseeing tours of the most popular landmarks and tourist destinations are sure to create unforgettable memories!  "We take pride in being one of San Diego's sightseeing leaders."