Hometown: Amarillo, TX

Ratings:
Air Transport Pilot (ATP), CFII MEI, Advanced Ground Instructor Instrument, Type ratings in B737, A320, BE1900, BE300

Aircraft Specialty:
Cirrus TAA aircraft and applying the training and operating philosophies of Cirrus into learning, understanding, and operating the aircraft efficiently and confidently.

Flight Experience:
48 years of flying, 33 years in the airline industry, retired American Airlines captain.

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
After a career of professional flying I enjoy working with people on the basics of flying and building a foundation of experience and confidence in their aviation endeavors.

Favorite Quote:
“A good pilot is always learning. “

Hometown: Naperville, IL

Ratings:
CFI, CFII, CPL SEL/MEL, Instrument Airplane, Complex, High performance

Flight Experience/Training:
B.S. Aeronautical Science Fixed-Wing
Minor in Applied Meteorology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle’s Flight Honors Achievement Award Recipient

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
I enjoy being a servant leader in the aviation community. To be able to watch my student smile behind the controls makes me remember my time as a student when I first started this journey. I enjoy teaching my students how to be effective leaders in and out of the cockpit in hopes that they will one day share my teachings to other students.

Favorite Quote:
“Stay the Course” – Pepere

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Ratings:
Commercial Multi/Single, CFI, Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument

Aircraft Specialty:
Cirrus TAA aircraft and applying the training and operating philosophies of Cirrus into learning, understanding, and operating the aircraft efficiently and confidently.
Beech Bonanza, Diamond DA42, and Cessna 172

Flight Experience 10 years of total flying experience with 9 years in the Cirrus
Scottsdale Executive Flight Training, Scottsdale, AZ (Primary and CFI)
Blue Line Aviation, Smithfield, NC (Commercial)

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
Being able to give back to aviation, building confidence in my students, and helping them advance to new levels- altogether, I love making aviation more fun and safe at the same time for everyone.

Favorite Quote:
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA

Ratings:
CFI, Commercial Multi/Single, Instrument, Complex/High Performance Endorsement

Flight Experience/Training:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott Aeronautical Science Fixed-wing pathway

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
The most rewarding aspect of being a CFI is seeing the hard work and goals I put into flying transferred into clients, allowing them to achieve their dreams much like I did.

Favorite Quote:
“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” – Roy T. Bennett

Hometown: Lake Stevens, WA

Ratings:
CFI/CFII, Commercial Single, Instrument, High Performance Endorsement

Flight Experience/Training:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University & Scottsdale Executive Flight Training

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
The most rewarding part of being a CFI is being able to share what I am passionate about with other clients and seeing a smile on their face when they complete their first solo!

Favorite Quote:
“Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome.” – Alex Morgan

Hometown: Chandler AZ / Grand Junction CO

Ratings:
CFI/CFII

Flight Experience/Training:
370 HRS flying all across AZ and the mountains of CO.

What is rewarding to you about being a CFI?
My favorite reward of being a CFI is spreading the gift of flight to everyone and watching the joy of experiencing the world from a birdseye view.

Favorite Quote:
“There’s no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you’ll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?” – Airplane