"Chuck's extensive background in the flight training industry, including establishment and operation of an all Diamond fleet at PanAm Beijing, ensures that he truly understands the needs of our customers," said Peter Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft Industries.

Mr. Glass has accumulated well over 5000 hrs PIC in fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including service as a US military aviator from 1969 to 1989. His flight training experience includes senior management and executive positions at Miami Dade Community College, Westwood School of Aviation Technology, PanAm International Flight Academy and Beijing PanAm International Aviation Academy. The latter was established in 2004, and with its fleet of all glass equipped single and twin Diamonds as well as Diamond specific FAA Level 5 Flight Training Devices, represents one of the most modern flight training institutions anywhere and the first and only Part 141 approved flight school in China.