While not many people here will know the above pilot, he was an instructor at Ormond Beach (OBA) for a long time, and that was how I met him as I flew with him a number of times. He had over 3000 hours (not all as instructor) logged. It is with great regret that today I found out that he died a few days ago in a plane crash. He was a great guy just trying to make it in this competitive business, and I will truly miss him.
http://www.kotv.com/e-clips/news/?id=11358
RIP Darren-so sad knowing you are no longer here.
HB