Steve Hinton is an American aviator who held a world speed record from 1979 to 1989 and won six Unlimited-class air races, including two national championships.

Although the plane's fuel erupted in a fireball, the cockpit was thrown away from the fire and Hinton survived with a broken back, leg, and ankle.

Steve has restored and rebuilt more than 40 vintage aircraft, and is the President of Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA.

[15][16] As a demonstration and heritage flight pilot, Hinton participated in a five plane formation flyover at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

Karen is the daughter of Steve's friend, American aviation legendary historian Ed Maloney.