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GOLD SEAL CFI, CFII, MEI
DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER

CHECKRIDES

A checkride is a big deal for both the student and the instructor. It's a big deal for me too.  My commitment to every checkride is to adhere to the ACS, to make a fair and unbiased evaluation, and to make the applicant as comfortable as possible.  You're going to be nervous.  Believe me, I know.  I hate taking checkrides.  I'll try to make it as painless as possible.  Just be prepared, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

INSTRUCTION

Most of the instruction I do is tailwheel and backcountry training.  I'm also available to do aircraft checkouts, stage checks, instrument proficiency checks, and WINGS flights.  Feel free to contact me for more information.

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ABOUT ME

I grew up in Northwest Arkansas and learned to fly here over 40 years ago.  My wife Becca and I started a non-profit organization, the Tailwind Aviation Foundation, in 2004 with a focus on aviation scholarships, education, and the preservation of recreational airstrips.  

 

I served as the Chief Instructor of the part 141/61 flight school at Thaden Field in the early 2020's and am the creator of the Airfield.Guide, a web site containing information about recreational airfields across the country.  I also help curate the collection of recreational airfields in the Ozarks known as FLY OZ. I'm an Airport Support Volunteer for AOPA, a member of the Recreational Aviation Foundation, a FAASTeam representative, a gold seal flight instructor, and in 2022 became a Dedicated Pilot Examiner.  

 

I love aviation, all aspects of it.  I enjoy helping other people discover that passion.  To contact me:

chip@gibmail.net

(479) 619-8440

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