Scott Farnsworth is a California native, airline captain and the owner of Farnsworth Aerosports. He is a proud father and husband who started flying airplanes at the age of 15 while working odd jobs including washing aircraft to fund his flying. He was determined and focused on becoming a pilot, and by age 22, he was the youngest first officer ever hired by his employer, a major U.S. airline. By age 29, he’d moved into his current position as an Airbus A321 captain for that carrier.
Flying the L-39 Albatross
Key Takeaways:
- Scott Farnsworth, an airline captain and entrepreneur, operates Farnsworth Aerosports, utilizing highly modified L-39 jets for competitive air racing and airshows to promote aviation and achieve the title of the world's fastest athlete.
- The author undertook an intense aerobatic flight with Farnsworth in a modified L-39, experiencing extreme G-forces that caused disorientation, "gray-outs," and eventually a complete G-lock (loss of consciousness).
- This challenging experience served as a crucial reminder for the author about the indispensable need for rigorous training, understanding personal physiological limits, and the dangers of overconfidence in high-performance flying.
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