Who We Are
Located on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, Aviation Egress Systems is a subsidiary of Luscombe Industries and has been operating underwater egress training courses since 1998..
Bryan Webster
Chief Instructor / AES Founder
Willy Burrows
Assistant
Bryan Webster
2007 Transport Canada Aviation Award Winner (more...)
Bryan came up with the idea of Aviation Egress Systems in the
interest of aviation safety. A survivor on an incident in which the
aircraft he was a passenger in crashed into the Fraser River, Bryan
understands the importance of underwater egress. A 11,000+ hour pilot
himself, Bryan founded and engineered the entire project. It is his
passion to assist both passengers and pilots with knowledge to help
them escape an underwater incident. As the main instructor of the AES
program, he teaches both the classroom and water portions of the
course, explaining and demonstrating why life vests, life rafts and
many other theories are so important.
Bryan has recently completed a book called "Ditching Principles"; more information is available here.
Bryan is also a monthly columnist for COPA Magazine (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association).
Cessna 150 ditching in Fraser River near Pitt Meadows Airport
Aug. 26, 1977
Willy Burrows
Willy has been with Aviation Egress Systems almost since our conception and is a valued staff member. A retired Millitary Hull Tech, Willie is AES's "jack of all trades". His main job during courses is to work with the equipment in the pool. As well, Willie has extensive experience with rescue diving and diving in general.