Howard Chipman MD

Dr. Chipman (Chip) is a board certified Emergency Physician with over 20 years experience in the field. He is also our chief pilot and has 30 years flying experience. He is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFII) and has Commercial, Multi-Engine, Glider, Instrument and L-39 Jet Ratings.

He has operated Air Ambulance Services for 20 years and has gained valuable experience in Aerospace Medicine. He has received Cosmonaut training in Russia and studied spacecraft design with the European Space Agency. He currently holds the rank of Major in the Civil Air Patrol.

You will fly with him in the L-39 Jet and Zero-G flights and since he is a flight instructor, you will have the opportunity to operate the aircraft controls and log your flight in a logbook as flight instruction. As Aurora’s Chief Medical Officer, he will also ensure that all participants have a safe and comfortable experience, and will perform all medical certifications.

Chip also enjoys playing ice hockey, collecting cars, and conducting medical research trials.