Gary Mascelli was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He worked in heavy highway construction as a project manager for 25 years, for various state agencies, until retirement in 2015. In July of 2006 he obtained his private pilot license and followed with his instrument rating in August 2010. Gary and his bride (Mary) purchased a 1980 Beech Sundowner to enjoy traveling around the country by way of their magic carpet. It's been a dream of his to someday write a book and travel by flight opened that door. Gary is enjoying his retirement with his Bride in Ocean City, Maryland.