San Diego Sky Tours is a veteran owned / run business
built to promote aviation in our community and share
San Diego's sites and rich history with the public. Our
pilots love to fly these tours in San Diego and it shows
itself to our passengers.
James Kapenas, Erich
Moulder, Steve Donnelly, Earl Wederbrook, Bob
James Kapenas and Ryan Poortinga started the
company as part of Ryan's college business plan
competion at San Diego State University. They
received stellar accolades for their hard work and
business plan. Ryan left for commissioning in the Air
Force and now serves as a commissioned officer.
Ambler and Phil Kendro are our tour pilots . They look
forward to meeting you and sharing a flying adventure.
San Diego Sky Tours was founded in 2009 at
Montgomery Field with a single Cessna 206 and a
great business idea. With beautiful San Diego Bay, the
surreal ocean and sunset views, our city makes the
perfect site for an aerial tour company
Contact: Phil Kendro
3717 John J Montgomery Dr, San
Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (619) 757-6419
www.sandiegoskytours.com
Erich Moulder became a partner in 2011. He
brought his knowledge and skill with aerobatic
biplane aircraft to San Diego Sky Tours. Jim and
Erich added Biplanes to the company and Sky Tours
FAA Letter of Authorization. The Biplane Tours and
Bay Tours were now part of the offerings increasing
our tour portfolio and doubling our tour revenue.
Soon after development of an aerobatic program, San
Diego Sky Tours offered Aerobatic thrill rides. Soon
after, they developed an Upset Recovery Training
course and Tail Wheel training program for
NOMADIC | 24
certificated pilots.