Staff Spotlight on Volunteer Services Manager Troy Troxel October 17, 2023 AFW Volunteer Services Manager, Troy Troxel, with his wife Alison and their three children. Q + A Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I was born and raised in Southern California and still reside here in Oceanside. I grew up surfing and golfing. I am a private pilot with about 250 hours total time. I am married to my best friend Alison, and we have three kids (Reid 10, Archer 8, and Lola 6) as well as a dog named Ziggy and two… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Spotlight on a Board Member: Meet Hans Fuegi October 17, 2023 A native of Switzerland who emigrated to the Western United States in 1979, Hans Fuegi’s interest in aviation started when he was just a kid. As a real estate, development and hospitality professional, Hans found himself owning a business in California but residing in Park City, Utah. For a born adventurer and successful restauranteur, that seemed the perfect time to learn how to fly. Hans took Evan, a membe… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Marcie Smith’s Aviation Journey: From NASA to AFW October 17, 2023 Francisco and his companion were able to get to Francisco’s care at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital with Marcie as their AFW pilot. It was a high school flight science teacher who sparked Marcie Smith’s interest in aviation. The class learned to read charts, plan cross-country flights, and test airplane wings in the school’s wind tunnel. As part of a unique curriculum, their educator even took stu… Jessica Hayes Read More »
Volunteer Rob Ross: Prosecutor, Professor, Partner, & Pilot October 17, 2023 Rob and a furry friend he flew to training on an AFW mission. Rob Ross has had his share of career experiences over the years, from L.A. lifeguard to prosecutor with the Ventura County District Attorney’s office to college professor. Today, he’s a managing partner with a family-owned real estate and solar investment company. Fortunately for Angel Flight West, he’s also been a volunteer pilot for more t… Jessica Hayes Read More »
