What people are saying

  • "Ben is one of a kind and meant to teach!"

    — Sammy, Southwest Airlines Captain

  • "I’ve learned a lot and feel confident when practicing maneuvers in the air. Ben did a great job bringing his years of experience as a pilot to our lessons."

    — Dan, Student

  • “Ben is one of the best instructors I’ve flown with.”

    — Erin, Commercial Pilot & Future Astronaut

  • "Ben is a good flight instructor!"

    — Terry, Retired Military Apache Helicopter Pilot

  • “I can, without question, say that Ben is one of the finest instructors I’ve flown with. Can’t recommend him enough!”

    — Wil, RV6 Owner

  • “Ben has a thorough passion for aviation that sets him apart from many other CFI’s. He rises above the standard set by the FAA, and because of this I can guarantee that anyone who has the pleasure of flying with Ben will be the best pilot they can be.”

    — Ian, Airline Pilot, CFII, MEI

  • “Ben is a very competent and safety conscious pilot. He is also a knowledgeable and patient instructor. Always communicates, always on time, and always seeking improvement for the student. I cannot recommend him highly enough!”

    — Ronnie, Pilot and Kitfox adventurer

  • “It’s awesome to have this perspective (video flight review) to analyze my landings and work off some rust. Thanks for going above and beyond for your students Ben.”

    — Jeremy, Private Pilot

  • "Thanks for being the best flight instructor ever!"

    — Wendy, Mom to Student Pilot

  • "I had an absolute blast flying with Ben!"

    — Jared, Owner Gambit Aviation (KARR)

  • “Send me more pilots like Ben”

    — Reece Howell, FAA Examiner

  • "The tailwheel instruction I received from Ben helped to vastly improve my C172 landings. His instruction in a light tailwheel aircraft demonstrated to me fundamental airmanship techniques that I would never have learned in a traditional training aircraft."

    — Dev, Private Pilot

  • "Flying with Ben is incredibly fun and educational. It's an exciting learning experience and an excellent hang. I can't recommend his tutelage enough."

    — Jason, Student Pilot

  • "I highly recommend any pilots or people interested in obtaining their pilot's license/tailwheel endorsement look into flying with Ben. His operation is excellently maintained and run."

    — Collin, Aviation Professor and Mechanic

  • "Flying with Ben was awesome. The attention to detail, preparation, and precision was top-notch, and his passion for flying is so evident. I was already thrilled to be able to go up into the sky, but Ben simply heightened the experience — I felt comfortable, safe, and learned a lot!"

    — Raleigh, Discovery Flight

  • "Fly with Ben!"

    — Catherine Cavagnaro, Author, DPE, Owner Ace Aerobatics, TN Aviation Hall of Fame

  • "Ben meaningfully pushes me out of my comfort zone and that's the way I get better. I appreciate what he does."

    — Matt, Student Pilot

  • "Learning from Ben is learning from the best."

    — Ryan, Student Pilot

  • "Ben is great at narrating instruction that helps me learn."

    — Michael, award winning Hatz biplane builder

  • "Ben is the BEST tailwheel instructor!"

    — Alexa, F-16 pilot in training

  • "I never had more fun flying with an instructor!"

    — Brian, Private Pilot

  • "Ben is a great teacher, earning my tailwheel endorsement with him has been a wonderful experience."

    — Dr. Karl, Commercial Pilot

  • "Ben is an AWESOME teacher!"

    — Steve, Professional Drummer

  • "Ben is the BEST CFI ever!!"

    — Kym, Student Pilot

  • "Great job Ben! Your student was well prepared."

    — Pete, Designated Pilot Examiner & Owner Vapor Global Aviation

  • "Ben is a great teacher!"

    — Ivy, CFII & Commercial Pilot

  • "I enjoy the way Ben teaches"

    — Steve, Glider Pilot