Two EAA 485 members received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award 
DeWitt Barker and Ralph Moser

Both DeWitt and Ralph are now retired and share ownership a Cessna 182Q. Between them they have accumulated more than 46,000 hours of flight time.

DeWitt enjoyed a very colorful career, including crop dusting, seaplane servicing of oil rigs, and owning a parachute drop zone (he has accumulated more than 3,000 jumps). He flew freight all over the world in Lockheed Electra and C-130 aircraft, and he has owned a number of GA aircraft. He is a CFII and A&P/IA.

Ralph started out as a 20-year U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, flying the F-4, F-15, F-16, and C-12J aircraft. This was followed by some Part 135 charter flying, then 22-and-a-half years as a pilot for United Airlines. He was an A320 check airman for 11 years, training new captains and first officers at UAL. He is a CFII/MEL.

They both enjoy flying Young Eagles at their chapter in Pensacola, Florida, provide selected ground and flight instruction, and support various youth programs leading to aviation careers. DeWitt currently serves as IMC Club coordinator, and Ralph serves as president for their chapter.

See Photos of their presentation below

Jordan Shaw, BHM FSDO FAAST member and Chapter 485 member, 
describes the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Program.

DeWitt Barker receives the Award.

DeWitt recounts flying new Cessna 185 floatplanes in the Louisiana Bayou, 
delivering parts to oil rigs.

DeWitt describes flying the L-188 Electra, delivering cargo all over Europe.

DeWitt answering questions.

Ralph Moser receives the award.

Ralph describing how it all started, getting rides as an 8-year old 
in his dad’s Piper Cub on their dairy farm.

Ralph answering questions.

Dual awardees!

Celebrating in front of their 182.

Barker family and friends.

Moser family and friend.

Congratulations
to
DeWitt and Ralph