Sparky Imeson

Sparky Imeson

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Sparky Imeson is one of aviation's most respected mountain flying authorities. Born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming, he grew up in the shadow of the Grand Tetons and began flying in 1966 — starting with his father's Piper J-3 Cub and Cessna 205. In 1968, Sparky and his family founded Imeson Aviation, Inc. at the Jackson Hole Airport, offering charter, flight training, air ambulance, aerial application, aerobatic instruction, and aircraft sales.

With more than 20,000 logged flight hours — the majority in small aircraft in mountainous terrain — Sparky identified a critical gap in aviation safety literature and wrote his own books on mountain flying. He is a three-time FAA Flight Instructor of the Year for the Northwest Mountain Region (1974, 1979, 1995), a Designated Pilot Examiner, and an FAA Accident Prevention Counselor since 1971.

Sparky holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with ratings across single and multiengine aircraft, a Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate, and international validations in Brazil and Canada. His published works include the Mountain Flying Bible, Taildragger Tactics, and The Shirt Pocket Mountain Flying Guide, among many others.

He is available for mountain flying seminars, public speaking engagements, and aircraft accident consulting.

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Sparky Imeson

About Sparky Imeson

Sparky Imeson is one of aviation's foremost authorities on mountain flying. Born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming, he grew up at the base of the Grand Teton mountain range and began flying in July 1966 in his father's Piper J-3 Cub and Cessna 205. In 1968, Sparky co-founded Imeson Aviation, Inc. at the Jackson Hole Airport, offering on-demand charter, FAA-approved flight training, air ambulance, aerial application, aerobatic instruction, corporate flying, and aircraft sales.

Credentials and Experience

With more than 20,000 logged flight hours — the majority in small aircraft operating in mountainous terrain across the United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, Guatemala, and South America — Sparky brings unmatched real-world experience to his writing and instruction. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with ratings for single and multiengine land aircraft, a Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate, and international validations in Brazil and Canada.

Awards and Recognition

  • Three-time FAA Flight Instructor of the Year, Northwest Mountain Region (1974, 1979, 1995)
  • FAA Accident Prevention Counselor since 1971
  • 2001 Arizona Safety Counselor of the Year
  • State of Montana Jack Van De Riet Flight Safety Award
  • Montana Aeronautics Division Distinguished Service and Outstanding Contribution Award
  • Designated Pilot Examiner for Private, Commercial, Instrument, and ATP ratings

Published Works

  • Mountain Flying (1970)
  • Mountain Flying Bible (1998)
  • Mountain Flying Bible — Expanded (2001)
  • The Shirt Pocket Mountain Flying Guide (2003)
  • Taildragger Tactics (2004)
  • Introduction to Aerobatic Flight (1976)
  • SkyGuide Flight Operations Handbook (WIP)

Speaking and Consulting

Sparky travels throughout the United States presenting mountain flying lectures to pilot groups of all sizes. He is also available for aircraft accident consulting, including research, witness interviews, performance analysis, and case review for accidents and incidents involving mountain flying operations.