In his free time, Pete is an avid Aerostar pilot.

Pete has been the president of Yankee Aviation Services for the past 21 years. In addition to being an avid commercial pilot and flight instructor, Pete has earned several honors and distinctions that help to provide Yankee Aviation's customers with unique services that are hard to find elsewhere. His distinctions include:

Federal Aviation Administration: Designated Airworthiness Representative

	Federal Aviation Administration: Designated Mechanic Examiner
	Federal Aviation Administration: Accident Prevention Counselor

Named 1997 Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year by the Boston Flight Standards District Office and the New England Region of the Federal Aviation Administration

Named 1996 Airman of the Year by the Plymouth Aero Club, "For His Outstanding Contribution to the Airport and the Club"