Cobb says he's thrilled to join the GBA team. Since his first ride as a young boy in a Cessna Skymaster, he has been fascinated with flight. Cobb received his pilot's license after joining the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17, and has since gained tremendous experience as a fixed wing pilot, sailplane and tow pilot, and skydiver. "I've always enjoyed being in the air," Cobb said. He is now working towards his gyroplane rating flying the SparrowHawk II.
Cobb brings important insight to GBA's American Autogyro division. Following the recent release of the updated SparrowHawk II gyroplane, GBA is thrilled to have someone of his experience and expertise to head the sales division for this product. "I think Glenn is a great addition to our sales team, working with our 33 SparrowHawk dealers worldwide," said Al Waddill, Vice President of Sales at GBA.
About Groen Brothers Aviation, Inc.
Developing gyroplane technology since 1986, GBA is recognized as the world's leading authority on autorotative flight. The company has developed the Rolls-Royce gas turbine engine powered Hawk 4, the world's first commercially viable modern gyroplane and the first "autogiro" to utilize a jet engine. The Hawk 4 Gyroplane was used extensively for security aerial patrol missions during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The gyroplane's inherently simple design offers a safe and affordable alternative to helicopters and airplanes for many applications, including aerial observation roles in both government and private applications, agricultural aerial application, tour guide flights, and cargo/passenger transport.
Through its American Autogyro division, the company has also developed and is currently selling a smaller kit gyroplane, the two seat "SparrowHawk II." Aero-News.Net included the SparrowHawk II in their "Best of Breed" List: 2005's Planes of The Year -- SportPlane category. Also, the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association), featured a complimentary seven page article on the SparrowHawk in their January, 2006 Sport Aviation magazine. The SparrowHawk also provides a safe, extremely economical Airborne Patrol Vehicle (APV) for law enforcement and other government applications. American Autogyro, as it has over the last few years, continues under contract with the FAA to provide flight training for FAA Inspectors. The Company continues to develop a worldwide dealership network for the sale of these products.
Further information about the Company, its products, and individual members of the GBA Team is available on the Company's web site at: www.groenbros.com.
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