Mitch Laugharn

Mitch is originally from San Jose, and his passion for aviation comes from a neighbor who opened the door into the world of flying for him. His experience has opened him to variety of aircraft including the PA28, C172, C182, C206, DA40, DA42 and TBM 930. Mitch also...

Larry Hawkins

Larry is a retired airline and USAF pilot with over 50 years and 26,000+ hours of flying. He started flying at 16 and acquired all FAA certificates at minimum age. Larry went to USAF pilot training after graduation from Arizona State and flew airlift, including...

Danielle Lerman

Danielle Lerman is a certified flight instructor from Washington State who relocated to the Bay Area to further her aviation career. She began flying at 18 and completed her training in a year and a half, earning her CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications. With aspirations...

Andrew Williams

As a former student of Bay area flying club, Andrew knew the procedures and process of becoming a pilot here, as well as a deep knowledge of local airspace. With a background in mechanical engineering, teaching the physics and mechanics of aviation comes easy.

Stephen Gilmer

Stephen fell in love with Aviation from a young age. His grandfather, Mel, was an airline pilot, instructor and check airman throughout his successful career in aviation. His passion for aviation was contagious and Stephen knew he’d follow in Mel’s...