Juanito M. Dela Cruz, Sr., is a dreamer, visionary and an achiever in the field of Aeronautical Engineering. Born on August 20, 1949, in Bola, Mabalacat City, Pampanga. He grew up on a small farm where his parents raised carabaos. Living near the runway of Clark Field, a former American Air Force Base, he

developed a fascination with aviation from a young age.

Despite financial constraints, Juanito pursued his passion for aviation by enrolling in Associate in Aeronautical Engineering at FEATI University in 1967. He later continued his studies and graduated in a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering in March 1973. During his time as the President of the Society of Aeronautical Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP) student chapter, he played a key role in lobbying for the passage of the Aeronautical Engineering Bill.

As academician, Juanito designed curriculums at Airlink International Aviation School and later formed the Link Aviation Flying School, which eventually became the Flight Dynamics School of Aeronautics, Inc. (FDSA). FDSA offers pilot courses and has applied for additional programs such as Bachelor of Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Bachelor of Aviation Electronics Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. Juanito

Manalo Dela Cruz, Sr., better known to his colleagues, friends, subordinates and students as "Sir Johnny", is truly an inspiring figure who has dedicated is life to the field of aeronautical engineering, overcoming challenges and contributing to the development of aviation in the Philippine industry.