Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Chad Trautvetter

Marcus Schrenker, who attempted to fake his own death on January 11 by parachuting from a Piper Meridian, pleaded guilty last month to charges stemming from the incident. At the time, the money manager was being sought for financial fraud charges in Indiana; he has since been charged with financial fraud and is still facing trial on these charges. The Meridian eventually crashed in a wooded area near Milton, Fla., but didn’t cause any injuries on the ground or property damage.

Bailout Pilot Pleads Guilty

Marcus Schrenker, who attempted to fake his own death on January 11 by parachuting from a Piper Meridian, pleaded guilty last month to charges stemming fro

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