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Keith McCutchen began his flying career in the United States Army in 1977. After four years in the service, he flew offshore runs to the oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Later, McCutchen flew E.M.S. for Welborn Hospital in Evansville, Ind., and Lifeline for Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Prior to his appointment at WISH-TV, he served as chief pilot for the Indianapolis Heliport, managing seven E.M.S. programs in the Midwest. Since joining WISH-TV, McCutchen has added a new twist to his career with reporting news at the same time he is flying chopper 8. He has been flying for over 23 years and has over 10,000 hours of flight time. [CR-LF][CR-LF]Originally from Bloomington, Ind., McCutchen holds a certificate of achievement and a certificate of recognition and a certificate of appreciation from the F.A.A. He has received a certificate of recognition and a meritorious service award from the Helicopter Association International. McCutchen has been the president of the National Broadcast Pilots Association for the past four years. He has also had several works published in various national helicopter magazines. McCutchen attended Indiana University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he received his degree in aeronautical science.

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