Douglas Froning

Douglas Froning serves as the Director of Operations for Airborne Aviation Tours in Hawaii, overseeing helicopter flight operations and safety management. His extensive rotorcraft career includes serving as the General Manager and Chief Pilot for Magnum Helicopters, where he managed pilot training, maintenance scheduling, and tour flights on Oahu, as well as coordinating aerial film support for productions such as Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., and Godzilla vs. Kong. Prior to his work in Hawaii, Froning spent seven years flying helicopter medevac missions for Evergreen Aviation. He holds an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for rotorcraft-helicopter and conducts Private Pilot practical tests in helicopters. Beyond his flight duties, Froning helped develop the civilian safety protocols for the PADI Helicopter Diver Distinctive Specialty program and has represented the Hawaii aviation community in legislative hearings and noise abatement discussions.