Chad Pope

Chad has been in aviation since 2018 after retiring from a career in law enforcement. He studied geology and criminal justice at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Hayden McWhorter

Hayden is passionate about helping students build strong flying skills and confidence in the flight deck. His teaching focuses on clear communication, safety, and strong aeronautical decision-making, with an emphasis on helping students understand not just how to...

Andrew Ortega

Andrew Ortega started flight training in early 2024 out of Tracy & Livermore. Flying has become his passion and he loves sharing the experience of aviation with as many people as possible! Andrew got his degree in Spanish in Madrid and is bilingual, born and...

Derek Boehnke

Before flying, Derek was a happy police officer in Colorado Springs. He loved donuts and his community. Then, his coworker introduced him to flying and that was all it took. Derek wanted to fly airplanes. After more than 12 years in law enforcement, he made the switch...

Stefan Dann

Stefan Dann is a University of North Dakota graduate with extensive experience operating across the United States in demanding and dynamic general aviation conditions. Their flight background ranges from navigating the LAX Special Flight Rules Area and flying onto...