Dan Guy

Dan Guy grew up in Pensacola, Florida, where he was inspired early on by the Blue Angels flying overhead in his backyard. His passion for aviation deepened during his career in the U.S. Air Force, where he flew on numerous aircraft and supported missions around the...

Jack Schultz

Since his first flight at 7 years old, Jack has always had a dream of flying. A midlife career change brought him to aviation. He is passionate about sharing the gift of flying with his students. He is also a systems instructor on the 737 fleet at United Airlines. His...

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...

Nick Buccino

Nick was born and raised in Ashland, Oregon. After graduating from Cal Poly, he got his PPL in Oregon before continuing his training at KRHV. He received his IR, CPL, and CFI at Trade Winds and is very excited to continue flying out of Reid-Hillview. Outside of...