The Raviator is regarded as Aviation's Most Thought-Provoking Motivational Speaker and Expert on Making Aviation Cool Again (reaching the next generation). He brings inspiration, humor, industry/business savvy, youthful spirit, and musical entertainment to aviation events around the world, empowering the industry to capitalize on humanity's natural attraction to the magic of flight.

Given that half of the pilot population plays a musical instrument, Ravi's insight into aviator psyche is unique. This combined with an outsider perspective—that of the customer—empowers him to uncover creative solutions to major industry challenges. He has been a featured and/or keynote speaker at EAA AirVenture/Oshkosh, Sun 'n Fun, AOPA Summit, ATAC (Canada), Abu Dhabi Air Expo (UAE), Cannes Air Show (France), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of North Dakota, Western Michigan University, Utah Valley University, and others; and has frequently been presented by corporations including Cessna Aircraft Corporation and Sennheiser Aviation. Additionally, Ravi has written multiple articles for AOPA's Flight Training magazine and Federation Francaise d'ULM magazine (France).

"An inspiring, energetic and passionate champion for aviation. He really understands the issues and provides a fresh perspective on the solutions."
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

"Ravi's youthful outlook and keen sense of marketing of aviation was an eye-opener for those in attendance, offering valuable nuggets of marketing strategy and inspiration."
- Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)

In addition to his passion for aviation, Ravi is an accomplished musician who shot to worldwide fame as the guitarist for the 90's band Hanson, playing guitar in front of millions of screaming teenage fans in scenes reminiscent of "Beatlemania." Their triple Grammy nominated chart-topping song "MmmBop" catapulted the band into the music stratosphere, taking Ravi to stages at the White House, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, Rosie O'Donnell, and Madison Square Garden, as well as the Louisiana Superdome as a solo artist. His book Dancin' with Hanson, written on tour as guitarist of that year's top-selling band in the world, was published by Simon and Schuster. Ravi is also a valued consultant and speaker on musical instrument retail, also using the customer perspective to improve sales and branding.

Despite being a relatively new pilot, Ravi's log book boasts a variety of aircraft. In addition to his trainer, an IndUS Aviation Thorpedo T211 (LSA), he has logged time in a Cessna 172S, Cessna 172NAVIII, Cessna Skymaster (inline twin), Cessna 142 (tailwheel), Cessna 182 (Diesel), Cirrus SR20 Avidyne, Piper Cub PA12 (tailwheel), Piper Cub PA8 (Float Plane), Boeing Stearman Model 75 (tailwheel), Flight Design CTLS (LSA), CRJ-200 Jet (Simulator), and a Robinson R44 (helicopter).

Born in Washington DC and raised in a "Wall Street" family near New York City, Ravi is a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family—India's political family dynasty who governed the world's largest democracy for over 40 years and continues to exert strong influence today. Combining his artistic talents, communication skills, business acumen, and family heritage, Ravi actively works with non-profit organizations to eradicate poverty by reshaping the model of education for underprivileged youth around the world.

Advisory Board



John Burton - President and CEO (Retired), Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and Florida Air Museum
Dr. Abraham George - Founder, The George Foundation: Shanti Bhavan Children's Project
John King - Chairman and owner, King Schools, Inc.
Martha King - Chairman and owner, King Schools, Inc.
Captain David Powell - Dean, Western Michigan University College of Aviation