BILL CULBERSON

BIRTH DATE: 12/25/1963 ZODIAC: CAPRICORN
BIRTH PLACE: LUBBOCK, TX EYES: BLUE
RESIDENCE: MOBILE, AL HEIGHT: 6' - 04"
TWITTER: WEIGHT: 240 LBS
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JET: MiG-17F
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Bill Culberson is the son of an Air Force fighter pilot and a lifetime fan of military aviation. Following a stint in the US Air Force, Bill earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Alabama. He spent 24 years in the commercial aviation industry, with 17 of those years spent as an FAA Designated
Engineering Representative.

Bill retired in 2016 to pursue his passion for restoring and flying classic military aircraft. He serves on the board of directors of the Classic Jet Aircraft Association and is type rated in the L-29, L-39, MiG 15/17, T-33, and B-17. Bill is also an experienced RC aircraft pilot. 

Biography

I was born in the family of an Air Force fighter pilot in Lubbock, Texas. I was always a fan of military

aviation. Following a stint in the US Air Force, I earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Alabama. For over 24 years I was working in the field of commercial aviation. For 17 years I was appointed as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative.


I retired in 2016 to pursue my passion for restoring and flying classic military aircraft. 


I am serving on the board of directors of the Classic Jet Aircraft Association and am type rated in the L-29, L-39, MiG 15/17, T-33, and B-17. 


I am also an experienced RC aircraft pilot. 


“It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.” — Wilbur Wright, inventor of modern flight. Our skills and experience are keys to our success in the Jet 1 Cup.

Team

CREW

  • Ground Shooter/Gamer: Kyle Weller
  • Strategist: TBA
  • Crew Chief: TBD
  • Aviation Technician: TBD
  • Pyrotechnic: TBD
  • Weapon Technician: TBD
  • Fuel Man: TBD
  • Fire Man: TBD

Career Highlights

2022 - Starts career as a Daring Jet Team Jet 1 Cup Fighter Pilot

Inaugural Season Statistics

The season starts in March 2023

News

12/27/2022 - Bill accepted the position of the Daring Jet Team Jet 1 Cup Championship Fighter Pilot.

Pilot Appearances

Note: All appearances are subject to change.