Aviation Artist Chris
Cosner began his career and love for aviation with an enlistment in the U.S.
Army. With the U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Chris was a Crewchief on a
UH-1H "Huey" Helicopter. He racked up hundreds of flight hours serving in such
theatres as Thailand and the Philippines. After the Army he continued his
service with the West Virginia National Guard while working full time for Pratt
& Whitney Aircraft Engines. It was during this time he began studying with other
aviation artists and fostering his love for art.
Enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve's 6th Calvary Regiment led Chris to the
world's best Attack Helicopter, the AH-64 "Apache" and a career with Dyncorp
Aerospace. Working with Dyncorp gave him the opportunity to work with numerous
platforms including the UH-60 "Blackhawk", OH-58 "Kiowa", the Marine Corp AH-1W
"Super Cobra" and UH-1N "Twin Huey" and the Navy TH-57 "Sea Ranger". Chris later
transferred to the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School maintaining U.S. Army C-12s
where he earned the Commander’s Award for Safety Professionalism. Working at the
Test pilot school gave Chris the opportunity to interface with some of the
finest pilots in the world and fuel his love for aviation and passion for
aviation art.
Chris is a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. He
recently completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Art and lives with his wife and two
daughters in the beautiful hills of West Virginia. Chris continues to serve his
Country by providing consulting and graphics for interactive Computer Based
Training Applications for the Military, helping to better train our troops. He
continues to paint in his free time and looks forward to several new releases in
the near future.