Meet the Crew
The passionate aviators, simmers, and supporters behind Cali Crew's WorldFlight mission.
Meet the Founders
Shane T.
"Capt. Chemtrails"
I'm just a long-time simmer and AV geek who turned his dreams of becoming an airline pilot into a reality. My "simming" experience goes back to Microsoft Flight Simulator 95. Flight Simulation has been not only a hobby but also a passion that led to pursuing an actual career as an airline pilot. Today I have been fortunate enough to earn the title of "Captain" at a Real-World US Legacy carrier on the Boeing 737. In addition, I also hold type ratings in the A320, B757, B767 & CL65 aircraft as well as being a currently certified flight instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI). With approximately 7500 hrs of real-world time and countless hours on the sim, it's my pleasure to be able to participate in this year's World Flight with Team Cali Crew. Outside aviation I enjoy the thrill of driving sports cars and riding motorcycles. After participating with one World Flight previously I definitely look forward to using my experience and knowledge to help again in such a charitable cause.
Anthony G.
"Shadow"
Hola, my name is Anthony "Shadow" Gimenez. I have been a flight attendant for 7 years, and a sim pilot since 2004. My passion for aviation is unlimited, especially when I meet people who talk about it. I am in the process of completing my PPL and then will be working on getting the rest of my ratings. I am a new father to a beautiful 8 month old named Violet, and my amazing wife Arieanna has been very supportive on my passion and love for aviation. I have always been part of World Flight from my home and tried to following along as much as I could. Last year I finally had the chance to join in on a team and help with building the PC's for the sim, help calibrate the screens, and meet amazing people who shared the same passion for aviation as I do and fly the event with a real scaled full sim. I am super excited that I have the opportunity to help build this team from the ground up and a great honor to be part of the team for many more years to come!
Hadley W.
"Sheer Insane"
Hadley has loved aviation since he was a little kid. From his uncle taking him flying to spending thousands of hours in all type of simulator games. Hadley hopes to pass on his love of aviation to his two kids. Hadley did his first World Flight event in 2022 with Team SoCal. For the year 2023 he will be apart of CaliCrew. He is looking forward to having another successful event. From providing his Technical knowledge from being the lead technician for Team SoCal to just providing onstream entertainment. Hadley is excited to be a part of it all!
Meet the Team
Nate S.
"Cpt. Nate"
Aviation has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. What started with flying virtual aircraft as a kid in high school quickly grew into a full-blown passion, which prompted me to start my real world flying at 16. At 17, I passed my Private Pilot check ride and at 18 my Instrument rating. Currently I am working on my Commercial Single and Multi Engine ratings along with CFI soon after. I am still an avid flight simmer to this day with over 7,000 hours logged across multiple simulators split between airliners and business jets. Despite my love for commercial aviation I've developed a strong passion for business aviation and have my goals set on becoming a corporate pilot. Combining my love for flying, with the professionalism of private air travel and its technical aspects. I am grateful for the chance to share my knowledge and passion for aviation with others on this team, to fly for a good cause, and have fun doing what I love most, flying.
Mariano F.
"Mariantoe"
As a kid in 2006, after a trip to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, I returned home with a fresh copy of FSX and got to playing as I was fascinated in these flying tubes of metal. Fast forward a decade later and I finally began digging further and further into the world of aviation and have developed a new love within it. I enjoy travelling the skies all over the sim world and flying all kinds of planes, although exclusively the 737. Outside of the sim world I enjoy playing/watching soccer/football which I am also very passionate about. Here in Cali Crew I am excited to share the passion of aviation with others and create memorable moments with each other. I am extremely thankful to be given the opportunity to be here and participate in something that is for a good cause all while having fun. Keep climbing 🙂
Aaron S.
"IEFlyingRamper"
My name is Aaron and I work as a Ramp Agent for a major airline. I have been a flight simmer since 2007 starting with FSX and have been hooked ever since. I am passionate about aviation and love sharing that passion with others. I am excited to be part of the Cali Crew team and look forward to flying for a great cause!
Blake R.
"Wrong Side Simulations"
I'm Blake, a passionate flight simmer from the UK. I've been flying virtual skies for over 10 years and love the community that comes with it. I'm thrilled to be part of Cali Crew for WorldFlight and can't wait to contribute to such an amazing charitable event!
Gavin C.
"Ghoncho69"
I am a passionate aviation enthusiast and flight simmer. I love everything about aviation and am excited to be part of the Cali Crew team for WorldFlight 2026!
Felicia H.
"CaliSimmer"
Hi, I'm Felicia! I'm a flight sim enthusiast who loves the community and the cause behind WorldFlight. I'm honored to fly with Cali Crew and support Angel Flight West!
Jacob P.
Jacob is a dedicated member of the Cali Crew team, bringing enthusiasm and skill to every flight. Proud to support Angel Flight West through WorldFlight!
Manrico R.
"Avioman"
Manrico is an aviation lover and flight sim veteran. He brings years of simming experience to the Cali Crew team and is passionate about flying for charity.
Theo D.
"ZippyZapple"
Theo is a flight sim enthusiast and proud member of Cali Crew. He loves the technical side of aviation and is excited to contribute to WorldFlight 2026!
Harun A.
Harun is a dedicated aviation enthusiast and valued member of the Cali Crew team. He is excited to fly for a great cause with WorldFlight 2026!
Tifsit T.
Tifsit brings passion and dedication to the Cali Crew team. A proud supporter of Angel Flight West and the WorldFlight mission!
John C.
John is a long-time aviation enthusiast and flight simmer. He is thrilled to be part of Cali Crew and fly for such a meaningful cause.
Cynthia L.
Cynthia is a passionate member of the Cali Crew team, dedicated to supporting Angel Flight West and making WorldFlight 2026 a success!
John B.
"Pilot Porter"
John 'Pilot Porter' is an experienced flight simmer and aviation enthusiast. He is honored to represent Cali Crew at WorldFlight 2026!
Jimmy Z.
Honorable Member
Jimmy is an honorable member of the Cali Crew family. His contributions and support have been invaluable to the team!
Brandon G.
"Cobra"
Brandon 'Cobra' is a skilled flight simmer and proud Cali Crew member. He brings energy and expertise to every WorldFlight session!
Meet the Admin
Wendy T.
"Logical Snowflake"
Wendy is the backbone of Cali Crew's administration. Her organizational skills and dedication keep the team running smoothly. She is passionate about aviation and the charitable mission of WorldFlight!
Want to Fly with Cali Crew?
We're always looking for passionate aviators to join our WorldFlight team.
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