Eric Smith on Clubhouse

Bio

Aviation Geek
WWII Warbird Geek
Photography (film) Geek

- Tour guide at the world famous Planes of Fame museum in Chino CA

- Principal at CourseSmith (consulting for the design and creation of road race, circuit, and time courses for UCI cycling races.

- Director at Amgen Tour of California, Tour of Utah, Tour of Missouri, Tour of Georgia, Tour of Alberta, and US Pro Cycling Challenge

- USA Technical Director for Amaury Sport Organisation. Tech Dir for the Amgen Tour of California

- Previously worked at AT&T, IBM, and TNT-Alltrans

Growing up on a small grass strip airport, I soaked in all the tales of my uncle and dad from WWII. Both were also accomplished photogs. At least the love of aviation and photography rubbed off on me. I started with film and then to digital and then back to film. Probably shoot 75% film and 25% film. I have amassed around 140 cameras over the years (mostly film).

Let me know if you have any questions about bicycle races, film cameras, and bourbon!!

Favorite plane: Cessna 195 and the Grumman F7F Tiger Cat.

Favorite camera: Leica M6 and Leica Q

Favorite bourbon: High West Bourye, Blanton, and the original Black Maple Hill