Justin Chapman
Aerial Coordinator/Chief Pilot

Justin Chapman has won over 50 RC helicopter contests. In 2007, he beat the current RCX F3C world champion taking 1st place at F3C Worlds.  Chapman is a licensed FAA commercial pilot licensed to fly full size helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and jets.

Chapman started flying at age 12 and went on to be known as the “young sensation.” At 14, while working at Vario USA, he learned how to design RC helicopters by machining, federating and understanding the underlying mechanics.

Justin was the chief pilot for footage on Race to Witch Mountain, Bud Light Chopper, Old Dogs, Tech TV, Core, A&E, and Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.  On August 13, 2009 Morning Star Productions premiers their new mini-series, Special Ops Mission airing on the Military Discovery channel.  All aerial shots provided by Whirly Bird Films.

Wink Roberts
Aerial Ground Coordinator/Director of Photography

Wink Roberts is a seasoned professional in television, feature films and advertising.  He starred in 140 commercials and four feature films as well as numerous television shows, and worked as a stunt man in several feature films, including 6 Police Academy films.

Roberts’ writing credits include Ski Patrol, Marabunta for FOX television and  an action re-write for Burt Reynolds in Cop and a Half for Universal Studios.  Having spent most of his life either in front of the camera or behind it, Roberts brings a unique vision to action photography.

TEAM
Greg Johnson, Technical Camera Advisor
Jerry Witt. New Technology Consultant
Barbara Wadkins, Director of Sales and Marketing

Additional Support Crew: Technical Spotter, Maintenance and Logistic Support Assembled Per Project