The idea for Smart PPR was born while Simon was hour building for his commercial pilots licence, airfields across the country had varying ways of requesting PPR from basic to overly complex. The desire to streamline and standardise these were born. Simon developed the entire backend for Smart PPR and its integrations over a period of time and continues to tweak and refine the platform to further improve its functionality. A fully qualified commercial pilot, Simon has years of experience in aviation, flying and web development.

Rick has been working within the web industry for over 20 years so it's safe to say he knows his craft. Using his skills he looks after our customer facing website and the front end look and feel to our web based application, ensuring it functions well on any device and working with our consultants on any tweaks and amendments. Rick also works on our marketing efforts to onboard as many airfields to our platform as possible. Outside of work, Rick likes to spend time with his family and is a big fan of Formula 1.

Our user interface and user experience design is in safe and knowledgable hands, Gareth has decades of experience of designing websites and web based applications, he has designed memorable design solutions for clients all over the world and loves to push design boundaries within the creative process. Gareth has designed our branding, corporate identity, design for print and UI and UX design on both our website and our web based platform.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the design industry, Matt has worked across multiple disciplines, delivering creative solutions for both digital and print. From concept to completion, his focus is on meeting our design briefs while maintaining strong brand consistency. Throughout his career Matt has worked as a freelancer and as a Senior Designer within web and publishing agencies, managing projects for clients ranging from small businesses to large national corporations. His work spans everything from logos, stationery, and marketing materials to full-scale website design.

Equally at home in the skies and the digital world, Duncan has skillfully charted his course through both domains. Having learned to fly amidst the picturesque valleys of Chile, he has thrived as a private pilot. With a rich 20-year career in the software industry, he has transitioned between roles as a developer, architect, and consultant across businesses of all sizes. His journey reflects a blend of his passion for flight and his mastery of technology, defining him as a significant figure in both IT consultancy and software engineering circles.

Tim is a seasoned product and engineering leader with over 18 years of experience spanning carbon tech, AI, travel, IoT, and cyber security. Having held roles from startup founder and CTO to Head of Product and VP of Product & Engineering, he has a track record of scaling platforms, building high-performing teams, and turning early-stage ideas into products used by millions worldwide. A PPL(A) holder and avid GA pilot, Tim brings both a deep understanding of what makes great software and a genuine pilot's perspective to Smart PPR, helping shape a product that works as seamlessly in the cockpit as it does in the airfield office.