I had the privilege of flying with Capt. Prater on several occasions and he was always a true professional. I wish him the best in his retirement. Being a newbie at CAL at the time of the IACP, I appreciate John taking the time to answer my questions and to fill in the blanks of recent CAL history, warts and all.
Leading a pilot group as diverse as CAL took real talent and the ability to focus on the big picture while not overlooking details.
Congrats on a job well done.