Klingelsmith brings more than four decades of aviation experience and a deep connection to backcountry flying in the Rocky Mountains and the deep west. A Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) and A&P mechanic, he has built a career spanning a wide range of operations, including agricultural aviation, corporate flying, air ambulance service, and jet operations, holding four jet type ratings.

His relationship with CubCrafters runs deep. Klingelsmith has owned and operated every CubCrafters model produced, beginning with the Top Cub, and has extensive hands-on knowledge of the Carbon Cub line through ownership, maintenance, and flight operations. He has built a Carbon Cub EX-3 and brings comprehensive expertise across sales, training, and aircraft maintenance, including Rotax-certified maintenance support.