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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.