Nelson learned to fly at the Bartow Municipal Airport a former WWII training facility located in central Florida. While attending Saint Leo University and working on his Associate Degree he also obtained his Private Pilots Certificate. After graduating from Saint Leo University in 2000 he continued to chase his dream for a career in aviation. In 2001 he enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in their Aeronautical Science Program. In 2004 Nelson Graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with his Bachelor Degree in Aeronautical Science a minor in Air Traffic Management and his Aircraft Dispatch Operations Certificate. In 2005 Nelson was the First recipient of the History Flight, Flight Scholarship Program Award. This award enabled him to finish his Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Tail-Wheel endorsement, Glider Rating, and what has made him famous today his Upset Recovery and Aerobatic Training. Nelson is currently flying the World Famous N2S Boeing Stearman and enjoys water skiing, and flying on his time off.
