Bryan Quickmire earned his wings in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 1967. Since then he has acquired a commercial licence with multi-engine and instrument ratings, an aerobatic instructor rating, plus glider and commercial ultralight licences,
both with instructor ratings.

When working in the United States
as vice president of a computer software company he traveled extensively in his Steen Skybolt and competed in the Advanced category in International Aerobatic Club competitions.

In 1996 Bryan returned to Canada to work full time as Challenger distributor.
He now primarily flies Challenger advanced ultralights equipped with amphibious floats, retractable wheel/skis and tundra wheels.

Bryan is the owner of National Ultralight Inc.