Mark Leingang: ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, sUAS, FE Turbojet
Mark has over 3,600 flight hours and holds ratings of single and multi-engine airplane ATP, CFI, CFII, Remote Pilot (sUAS), and Flight Engineer Turbojet. He has flown 21 different aircraft and holds type ratings on the Boeing B-707/720 and the B-727. After graduating in 1982 with an engineering degree from Saint Martin’s College, he entered the Air Force. Upon completion of Pilot Training, he flew the KC-135Q refueling the SR-71 spy planes in the European and Pacific theaters. Later, he flew the KC-135R at Malmstrom AFB, Montana. After active duty, he joined the Washington Air National Guard flying the KC-135E while flying at American Airlines. He then transferred to the 111th ASOC, Camp Murray, becoming Director of Operations and Vice Commander. In 2003, with the 116th ASOS, he became a terminal air controller, was activated, and deployed to Iraq as Commander of the 116th EASOS, 332 AEW, Balad AB. Upon return, he became Director of Aerospace Operations, HQ Washington Air National Guard serving on the Washington State Joint Staff. After 28½ years of military service, he retired in 2011. Mark served on the board of directors of the Center “O” Flying Club, owns a Cessna 170, a Cessna 172, and flies for pleasure. He is building a Sonex, and enjoys fly-ins and camping under the wing. He and Eileen, his wife of 39 years, skipper a 36-foot Trawler and are active with the Olympia Yacht Club.
