by Mike Nance | Mar 30, 2026
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...
by Mike Nance | Mar 30, 2026
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.
by Mike Nance | Mar 17, 2026
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...
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...
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