If you have wondered about the training, the time and financial commitment to become a flight instructor, then join Mike Shiflett from CFI Bootcamp for a presentation on becoming a CFI.

Gaining your flight instructor certificate Is an opportunity to become part of a group of aviation leaders that are responsible for ensuring flight safety in everything we do. Instructors solo student pilots, recommend pilots for practical tests, provide training and endorsements to fly high performance, complex, tailwheel airplanes and much more.

Becoming a flight instructor is seen by many as the ultimate achievement in aviation knowledge. You learn the material so well because you have to teach it. This improves your own knowledge and, of course, your own flight safety.

Mike will also provide some educational and entertaining checkride stories from the 11 years he was a Designated Pilot Examiner in the San Jose FSDO.

Emmett Marshal Jackson works as a line technician for Signature Flight Support at Mineta San Jose International Airport; is working toward earning his private pilot certificate at Magnum Aviation flight training in San Martin, CA; and is striving to become a professional pilot.

Noel Perez is enrolled in the Gavilan College Aviation Maintenance Technology Program, where he is pursuing a career as a maintenance technician, and wants to work as an airline mechanic.

Michelle Tripp works as a program manager at Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos; is enrolled in the Aviation Operations program at San Jose State University; and seeks a career as a medivac and rescue pilot. She is also interested in serving as a missionary pilot.

July 2017 Fly Out - Harris Ranch (308) for LUNCH - Depart E16 at 11AM

Saturday, July 15, 2017 11:00 AM

Join other SCAPA pilots and aircraft for a flyout to Harris Ranch restaurant for Lunch. 10% Discount with your pilot certificate shown to server.