Darren was scheduled to start Sikorsky helicopter school on Monday morning at 8 AM in Palm Beach [1]. He was also expected to be on St. Thomas by Saturday morning to fly Bannon and 2 others to the island [4] [5]. Larry Visoski planned to ensure Darren's arrival on the island in time for the flight [4] [5]. Darren was described as a "GREAT guy, Great Pilot" and was considered Larry Visoski's new go-to captain, as well as a helicopter pilot in St. Thomas [3]. Darren lived in Palm Beach and was expected to start working full-time with Larry Visoski by the end of the year [3]. Larry Visoski would speak with Darren to ensure he could make the necessary flights [2] [6].