FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
​There are many instructors who have the same exclusive use and privilege as members to choose from to help you meet your goals. We fly on very flexible schedules to make it possible to do your flight training when it's convenient for you, including nights and weekends. Don't yet have an instructor? Just email or call our Chief Flight Instructor to help get you connected.
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Chief Flight Instructor
Andrea Thompson CFI/CFII:
770-364-7495 runningrocks@icloud.com
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- Former Navy AE/Aircrew (C9B)
- Former Georgia Educator (HS mathematics)
- Flying full time since 2021
- Dual given: > 1300 hrs
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RJ Schramm CFI/MEI: Tom Alger CFI/CFII/AGI
770-265-5006 lgecfi@icloud.com. 404-247-2633 wintruder1@gmail.com
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Tom Shields CFI: Ed Dearborn CFI/CFII:
404-392-9393 shieldstl@comcast.net 404-386-9501 edward.dearborn@gmail.com
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Joe Pelton CFI/CFII/MEI/ATP/A&P: Truitt Harper CFI/CFII/MEI/ATP/AGI/A&P:
912-429-0111 joepelton@gmail.com 404-932-7064 tharper255@yahoo.com






I began my flying career by learning to fly in a Cessna 150 on cold and snowy runways at an uncontrolled airport in New Hampshire. Joining the Navy through NROTC, I really learned about flying, including aircraft carrier operations on active and reserve duty. Today, I enjoy flying and instructing in club aircraft, combining my early training with military experience to share my passion for aviation with others.
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FAA Gold Seal CFI
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4000+ hours instruction
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avionics engr C-5/F-22
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Club member 25+ yrs
A dedicated and safety-conscious flight instructor with a passion for helping others take to the skies. With a focus on skill development and confidence-building, I enjoy guiding aspiring pilots through the fundamentals of flight, ensuring they gain both knowledge and experience in a safe and supportive environment.
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Atlanta native
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Former USAF enlisted aircrew member (C17, C130, C141)
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Club member since 2020
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CFI / CFII
Started flying 34 years ago and been an active CFI for 28 years helping students be their best. I'm available mostly on the weekends and some evenings after work.