I'm Tom!

Been registered with this since 2017, never properly used it until now 🙈

Former regular serviceman turned reservist/student/voluntary policeman. Making the best of the COVID situation and working right through it whilst studying. Thoroughly looking forward to seeing the world again.

Private Pilot License Holder slowly but surely working towards Commercial Pilot License with the end goal of doing piloting for charities/humanitarian groups (disaster relief/flying doctors etc).

Fully vaccinated!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's been a trying few years. Doing this I'm ensuring that I'm still meeting new people and remaining engaged with people.

Building new relationships - i.e. friendship, through mutual interests or professional networking

Interests

• flying
• reading
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• mountaineering
• teaching
• travel
• netflix
• conducting
• authoring

Music, Movies, and Books

'Classical' musicians: Mozart, Shostakovich, Sibelius, John Williams, Howard Shore, James Horner, Hans Zimmer.

'Mainstream' musicians: Meat Loaf/Jim Steinman, Green Day, The Killers, Queen, P!nk,

Movies: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Mummy, Air Force One. Enjoy both deep thinking films along with mindless easy watchers.

Author(s)/ess(es): J.R.R Tolkein, J.K Rowling, Michael Crichton, George R.R Martin, Wilbur Smith, Alistair McClean

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteered in Tanzania a couple of years ago. Headed a music project between two schools and out together a substantive concert performance. We raised enough money to build a new orphanage and school.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a former professional French Horn player. I can teach music, whether it be reading and playing or how to play certain instruments.

My German's good enough to take people through the basics :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can take you on private scenic flights whilst I'm hours-building! ;) Lets throw a dart at the map and fly there!

I love to cook as well. There's so many different kinds of recipes to share and I love to experiment with food, try out new things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Comoros, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United Kingdom