Kenneth S. Reightler

Background

Reightler,, Kenneth S. was born on March 24, 1951 in Patuxent River, Maryland, United States. Son of Kenneth S. and Mistress Reightler.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, United States Navy Academy, Annapolis, 1973. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1984. Master of Science in Systems Management, University of Southern California, 1984.

Career

Commd ensign United States Navy, Annapolsi, 1973, advanced through grades to Captain. Mission commander, patrol plane commander United States Navy Patrol Squadron 16, Jacksonville, Florida, 1974—1978. Student pilot United States Navy Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, 1978.

Test pilot Naval Air Test Center, 1979—1980, instructor test pilots Patuxent River, 1980—1981. Communications officer, carrier on board delivery pilot United States Navy, United States Ship Dwight Eisenhower, 1981—1983. Student Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California, 1983—1984.

Chief flight instructor United States Naval Test Pilot School, 1985—1987. Sstronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center, Houston, since 1987.

Achievements

• Achievements include over 4700 hours flying time in 60 different types of aircraft, 2 space flights, 327 hours in space.

Membership

Member of Society Experimental Test Pilots, National Aeronautic Association, Association Space Explorers, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Interests

• Camping, sailing, wind surfing.

Connections

Married Maureen Ellen McHenry. 2 children.

Father:

Kenneth S.

Mother:

Mistress Reightler

Spouse:

Maureen Ellen McHenry