Nate Ferguson has been flying and writing since the age of 13. He's been published widely by newspapers, magazines and websites. Following a career as a newspaper reporter and editor, he served as the managing editor of electronic publishing for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and an editor for AOPA Pilot, the world's largest aviation magazine. He holds commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates and likes to fly airplanes, seaplanes and gliders. See his Web site, follow him on Twitter @ supern8, or e-mail him.