Our Instructors

Background

Part-time flight instructor

Instruction Offered

• Flight reviews
• IPCs
• Aircraft checkouts: C172, Piper Warrior, Piper Arrow, DA40, C182

Background

Part-time flight instructor

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• Flight Review
• IPC
• aircraft checkouts

Background

Minfei grew up in a small village in Hangzhou, China, and came to the U.S. in 2013 to pursue a Master’s degree in Teaching English. She has a background in education, having taught English and Chinese both in China and the U.S., and holds a degree in teaching. Her passion for aviation began during her time as a flight attendant with American Airlines. Since 2022, she has worked full-time as a Certified Flight Instructor, sharing her love of flight with students from all backgrounds. Minfei is also an active volunteer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh as a simulator instructor (2023 and 2024), and a member of both the Ninety-Nines and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). Outside of flying, she enjoys Argentine Tango, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and stand-up comedy. Minfei is known for being calm, caring, and encouraging, with a good sense of humor. She expects her students to take initiative in their learning and come prepared and punctual. As a lifelong educator, she brings patience, structure, and curiosity to every flight lesson. Over 1,000 hours of dual given. Aircraft flown: Cessna 152, 172, 172RG, 182; Piper PA-28; Beechcraft Baron BE55; Twin Comanche PA 30. Students endorsed for private, instrument, and commercial multi-engine ratings.

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial (Single- and Multi-Engine)

Background

Flight instructor, A&P (IA)

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• Flight Review
• IPC
• aircraft checkouts
• tailwheel and aerobatics

Background

Site Reliability Engineer; Part-Time Flight Instructor. Piper Comanche owner, single engine coast-to-coast flying experience

Instruction Offered

• Flight Reviews
• IPCs
• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• HP and complex endorsements
• mountain flying

Background

Retired tech professional, now part-time flight instructor. Loves sharing the flying bug! 3000 hours in numerous aircraft types, tailwheel several makes, Cirrus certified, and owner of Vans RV6A.

Instruction Offered

• Flight Review
• IPC
• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• aircraft checkouts
• owner aircraft instruction

Background

Current Air Traffic Controller (ZOA), Part-Time Flight Instructor

Instruction Offered

• Private, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certificates
• Instrument Ratings & High Performance/Complex Endorsements
• Transition training for all AAC aircraft types
• Mountain Flying checkouts
• Flight Reviews & Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs)
• Air Traffic Control procedures and radio communications

Background

Part-time flight instructor; Scientist

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Commercial
• Flight Review
• Aircraft Checkouts
• Mock Checkrides
• Stage Checks
• Proficiency and Currency Checks
• Ground
• Flamping

Background

Part-time CFI

Instruction Offered

• Flight Reviews
• IPCs
• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• aircraft checkouts

Background

Drew has had careers as a Roadie, Boatbuilder, Mechanical Engineer, Flight Instructor, Part 135 FO Pilatus PC-12/CJ2/CJ3, and Contract Captain on a Cessna 421 and an Epic E1000GX. 54 years of flight experience, 7500 hours of flight instruction given. Recipient of the FAA Wright Bros. Master Pilot Award – August 2023.

Instruction Offered

• Private, Commercial, CFI, CFII certificates
• Instrument Rating
• High Performance and Complex endorsement
• Tailwheel endorsement
• Transition training for all AAC aircraft types
• Mountain Flying checkout
• 61.56 flight review
• 61.57 IPC
• Bay Area Familiarization Training in the VFR and IFR environments

Background

I have held many jobs from being a flight school manager, airplane washer, mechanics helper, high school teacher to currently a full-time IT Director at an oil and gas company. I am a part-time flight instructor, flying a total of 29 years (solo at 16, PPL at 17), ground instructing for 10 years and flight instructing for 2 years.

Instruction Offered

• Primary and Advanced Training
• Aircraft Checkouts
• Flight Reviews
• Phase Checks
• High Performance/Complex endorsement
• Mentorship

Background

Part time flight instructor. Aerospace Engineer turned Aviation executive who has run Airbus' Worldwide Aircraft Modifications, Customer Support, and Training & Flight Operations businesses from Toulouse., France Learned to fly in France and have flown GA aircraft to most European countries before returning home to the US to gain FAA ratings. A current Cirrus Aircraft owner with extensive G1000 experience. I love introducing people to aviation and advancing knowledge – for learners and for myself!

Instruction Offered

• Private/Commercial flight and ground
• Club checkouts
• Flight Reviews
• Stage Checks
• Rusty Pilots
• transition training to DA40 / PA28
• NorCal and SoCal familiarization
• European pilots learning FAA flying

Background

Computer researcher, soccer referee, part-time flight instructor. Active Civil Air Patrol (CAP) instructor with a lot of G1000 and C172/C182/C206 teaching experience.

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI
• Flight Review
• IPC
• aircraft checkouts
• G1000 or avionics familiarization

Background

Flight Instructor. Always on the lookout for insightful ways to help my students fly with skill, confidence, and finesse. I bring a positive outlook, patience, and a can-do attitude.

Instruction Offered

• Private Pilot
• Commercial
• Instrument
• Flight Review
• IPC
• Rusty Pilot

Background

Part-Time Flight Instructor, Electronics Engineer. Dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to achieve their goals at their own pace. Whether you're aiming for your private or commercial pilot certificate, or simply looking to enhance your skills, I am dedicated to making your flight training both enjoyable and successful.

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Commercial
• Flight Reviews
• Aircraft Checkouts
• Mountain Flying
• Rusty Pilots
• Mock Checkrides
• Proficiency and Currency training
• Ground (instrument and private)
• Bilingual: English and Italian

Background

Retired; part-time flight instructor

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• CFI and CFII
• Flight Review
• IPC

Background

Full-time flight instructor

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• Flight Review
• IPC
• aircraft checkouts

Background

Government Affairs; part-time flight instructor

Instruction Offered

• Private
• Instrument
• Commercial
• Flight Review
• IPC
• aircraft checkouts

Background

Part-time flight instructor / corporate pilot

Instruction Offered

• Specializing in advanced instruction: instrument, commercial, CFI

Background

IT Director for a tech company. Part Time Flight Instructor. Having grown up in North Carolina, down the road from Kitty Hawk, and having the last name of Wright, I was always destined to fly. I am a proud owner of a Piper Arrow and have over 2000 hours of fun flying time all over the country. It is a passion to this day.

Instruction Offered

• Commercial
• Instrument
• Flight Review
• IPC
• Rusty Pilot