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Paul Malavotte

CFI | AGI | IGI

I love flying and have had training and completed in aerobatics, I always strive to make my students safer and more confident pilots.

Contact

Email: Paulmalavotte@gmail.com

Phone: 253-545-9493

Best Contact: Text

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | CPL | Tailwheel

Airports: KGEU (Glendale), KBXK (Buckeye), Willing to travel

Aircraft Available: YES! But you need to join a club

Hobbies

Motorcycles, hiking, metal fabrication, off-road

Nik Gjanci

CFI | CFII

Hello! I’m Nik, I’m Greek, and I am 24. I am a flight instructor and aspiring airline pilot. I went through ATP Flight School at KIWA in 2020, and I am excited to help you achieve your aviation goals!

Contact

Email: nikgjanci@gmail.com

Phone: 774-578-2272

Best Contact: Text

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G

Airports: Any Phoenix Area Airport

Aircraft Available: Nope! BYOP

Hobbies

Musician, driving, hiking, sailing

Garrett Dauphars

CFI

30+ years of experience, former aircraft owner, life long aerospace professional in Engines, avionics development and certification.

Contact

Email: garrettav8or@gmail.com

Phone: 602-300-3291

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | CPL | G | Flight Reviews | Wings

Airports: KGEU (Glendale), KDVT (Deer Valley), KBXK (Buckeye), KGYR (Goodyear)

Aircraft Available: Nope! BYOP

Hobbies

Military Veteran, Avid Motorcyclist, and Rail fan

Maxwell Schneller

AGI | IGI

I’m not gunning for the airlines (even pre-COVID.) I’m a charter pilot flying single engine pistons into small, short fields. Slow and steady wins the race. Build real experience, not just smashing bugs in the pattern. Learn how your airplane works. Learn the physics and engineering behind your procedures.

Contact

Email: maxwell.schneller@gmail.com

Phone: 703-342-8831

Best Contact: Text

Instruction

Types of Training: Ground | Instrument Ground

Airports: KDVT (Deer Valley), KSDL, (Scottsdale), KGEU (Glendale)

Aircraft Available: Nope! BYOP

Hobbies

Film and Television, Cars, Comedy, and Cuisine

Tony LeClaire

CFI | CFII | MEI | IGI

My name is Tony Le Claire and I am a Marine Corps veteran, a safe and proficient Commercial Pilot, a motivated Flight Instructor, and am interested in finding motivated students looking to begin their aviation journey. If you're searching for an instructor who is patient and will tailor your flight training to your needs, reach out to me anytime, I'm here to help.

Contact

Email: leclairetony0@gmail.com

Phone: 623-738-7958

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | CPL | IR | MEI | G

Airports: Any Phoenix Area Airport and MORE!

Aircraft Available: Nope! BYOP

Hobbies

Prior military service (USMC), teaching experience in other career fields, love to be active (Hiking, etc.)

Robert Kocak

CFI | CFII | MEI

CFII MEI for 31 years

Contact

Email: Phxkid@cox.net

Phone: 602-396-3445

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: MEI

Airports: KGEU (Glendale)

Aircraft Available: Yes!

Hobbies

Motorcycle, boating, and golf

Adam Hauer

CFI | CFII | MEI

CFI with over 800 hours of personal instruction covering the last 15 years to include 4 locations throughout the world. Helped over 64 pilots earn their certification and I love teaching aviation. This isn’t a time building job for me and I truly want to make safe and competent pilots. As a graduate from Embry-Riddle (both Bachelor/Masters degrees) I can leverage my training to help you get you where you want to go. See my website at Hauer flight instruction.wordpress.com

Contact

Email: adam_hauer@yahoo.com

Phone: 623-826-1112

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G

Airports: KDVT (Deer Valley), KGEU (Glendale), KGYR (Goodyear)

Aircraft Available: Nope! BYOP

Hobbies

Military Officer 18 Years

Julian Munn

CFI | CFII

I offer flight instruction starting at $105/h which includes the plane (C150), the fuel and myself. I have 450hrs of dual instruction given and 6/6 checkride passes. I'm available anytime for flying!

Contact

Email: munnjulian@gmail.com

Phone: 361-522-5998

Best Contact: Text

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G

Airports: KCHD (Chandler), KFFZ (Falcon Field), KIWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

Maintenance/project cars and tennis.

Justin Winters

CFI | CFII | MEI

I have been in aviation in some form or fashion for the last 20+ years. I have seen the aviation industry from the perspective of the military, general aviation, and the airlines. I have worked in maintenance, airport operations, airline operations, flight training, and everywhere in between. If you really want to learn how to be a safe and professional pilot, there aren't many flight instructors out there who can show you the aviation industry from as many points of view as I can. Training is my passion. And my highest priority is to teach you how to be a safe pilot, and how to enjoy all aspects of aviation.

Contact

Email: cfi@charliefoxtrotindia.com

Phone: 480-256-8150

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G | ME | CFI

Airports: KFFZ (Falcon Field), KIWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway), KCHD (Chandler)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

Army Heilicopter Mechanic, cars, motorsports, and traveling

David Palmer

CFI | CFII | UAS

I am a friendly and outgoing person who enjoys anything to do with aviation. I graduated from ATP Flight School. In my current career I fly inmate extradition for Navajo County Sheriff as well as instruct. I love spending time with my wife and two young kids. If you are new to aviation or looking to progress forward I enjoy helping people earn their wings.

Contact

Email: 19dpalmer90@gmail.com

Phone: 480-861-5829

Best Contact: Phone

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G | 107 UAS

Airports: KIWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway), KBXK (Buckeye)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

Motorcycles, Snowboarding, Fly Fishing, Falconry, and Italian language/culture/food

Garrett Green

CFI | CFII

I am a very patient instructor who loves to share my passion for aviation with others. My schedule is flexible, and I love to fly. I can offer very good flight instruction as I have been flying for 8 years.

Contact

Email: garrettgreen62@yahoo.com

Phone: 412-667-0650

Best Contact: Text

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G

Airports: KCHD (Chandler), KIWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway), KFFZ (Falcon Field)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

MMA, Youtuber, Traveling

Dan Weecks

CFI | CFII

Hey there! I'm Dan and I've been flying airplanes since 2017. I've owned my own various businesses and been a Director on the Board of non-profits since 2008 leading to a wide variety of fun life experiences. The industries ranged in everything from advertising and TV, organ transplant support through a Donor Network of Arizona partner agency, and Directing an international film festival to disaster response, competing on American Ninja Warrior, and aviation. My aviation journey began many years ago when my production company invested heavily in drone technologies in the early 2010s and subsequently became one of the few involved with the Part 107 regulations. From there, my fixed-wing journey began from a new-found passion to fly and help others achieve their goals of tasting flight! Feel free to reach out for any aviation needs, and visit DWAviation.us to read more about the services I offer.

Contact

Email: Dan@DWAviation.us

Phone: 623-252-4113

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G | Drone

Airports: KFFZ (Falcon Field), KCHD (Chandler), and MORE!

Aircraft Available: Yes, but only at KFFZ and KCHD

Hobbies

Fitness, food, and flying.

Isaac Van De Berg

CFI | MEI

Hey I’m Isaac! I’m a flight instructor with a love for all things aviation! I’ve flown just about every Cessna variant out there, and half of the piper ones now! I specialize in getting you recurrent and Flight reviews! That said I’m always happy to train a fresh student pilot at 0 hours!

Contact

Email: Dan@DWAviation.us

Phone: 484-632-9757

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | CPL | G | MI

Airports: KGEU (Glendale), KDVT (Deer Valley), KGYR (Goodeyar)

Aircraft Available: Kind of, you would need to join a club.

Hobbies

Hiking, racing, A&P in training, and canine training

Nelson Perez

CFI | CFII | MEI

I’m a passionate instructor that wants to take you from a student to an expert of the airplane, with multiple styles of instruction, professionalism, and fun along the way! With over 400 hours of instruction given, and mastery of the aircraft I fly, I can help you achieve your goal to earn your certificate or rating, whether private, instrument, or commercial! I’d love to fly together sometime and make great use of your time!

Contact

Email: nelson.perez@nyu.edu

Phone: 917-937-8945

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | G | MI

Airports: KCHD (Chandler), KIWA (Phoenix-Mesa Gateway), KFFZ (Falcon Field) , KSDL (Scottsdale)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

Traveling/Non-Reving, Rock Climbing Gym, Coffee

Aaron Walker

CFI | CFII | MEI

Specializing in Mooney training, Instrument Training, and Wings Flight Reviews

Contact

Email: aaronwwalker@gmail.com

Phone: 602-740-7876

Best Contact: Email

Instruction

Types of Training: PPL | IR | CPL | MI

Airports: KCHD (Chandler), KSDL (Scottsdale), KGEU (Glendale), KDVT (Deer Valley), KFFZ (Falcon Field)

Aircraft Available: YES!

Hobbies

Married, Father of 2, RV-10 builder, Small Business Owner

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