Charles Thomas “Chuck” Coleman, who died in the New Mexico crash, was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time.

Several are remembering Chuck Coleman through social media posts, including fellow pilots who remember him for his mentorship.

Charles Thomas “Chuck” Coleman was a flight instructor who prepared actors for the 2022 action movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” which starred Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.