Martin Kennedy is a Professor of Geochemistry at the University of California, Riverside where he studies planetary atmospheric development with NASA support. Originally from Australia, he has lived in the United States for 20 years. Martin brings a distinctive athletic style to aerobatics that requires extensive physical conditioning to counteract the strong forces placed on him during his aerobatic routines that reach 10 g’s. During the competition season, he follows a rigorous training schedule that includes daily flight practice, weight lifting, and 10 miles of running.  Martin divides his residence between Riverside and Bishop, CA in the high Sierra.