He started his career as a flyer and won diplomas at 200, 240 and 270 miles. He is a medium size cock with excellent muscle, wing and balance. He was the top breeding cock of 2011. Bred the top two flyers, from two different hens, for Yucca Lofts in 2011: 2011 M SMITH 1209, 6th Champion Young Bird and 2011 M SMITH 1109, 4th Champion Young Bird, who also came in first place at 380 miles.