Chris is a former fighter pilot, who served in the air force both pre- and post-1994.  He currently works as a fighter pilot instructor, focusing on the human and psychological factors in people who find themselves in dynamic and stressful environments.

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On Friday 27 May 2022, Chris joined the OFM team at an exclusive screening of Top Gun Maverick. After a fantastic film, and a ceremonial issuing of "pilot wings" to The Joyride team by Chris, he and Nico van der Westhuizen sat down for a quick movie review.