by Mike Nance | Mar 16, 2026
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...
by Mike Nance | Mar 9, 2026
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...
by Mike Nance | Dec 12, 2025
Bethany Rother is a CFI who is excited to share aviation with others. She has degrees in Studio Art and Theater, and she has earned her Instrument, Commercial, CFI, high-performance, and complex endorsements.
by Mike Nance | Dec 12, 2025
Daniel fell in love with flying as a child when he became enamored with the possibility of soaring through the air. The highlight of occasional trips was always the flight rather than the destination. Daniel chased this dream and made it a reality through American...
by Mike Nance | Dec 10, 2025
Erik’s interest in aviation began with his parents, both of whom flew for TWA. He completed his training in Jacksonville, Florida, and Northern Virginia, and has spent much of the last 20 years flying in the Washington, D.C. area. Erik’s approach to instruction is...
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