Our Team

Mike

CFI/CFII, Founder/Owner

Well regarded among peers, students, and commanders, Painted Skies founder and instructor MIKE brings a wealth of not only aviation knowledge, but instructional technique honed from a military aviation career of 20 years.

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Graduate US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

Graduate Undergrad Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, TX

Graduate F-16 Pilot Training, Luke AFB, AZ

Graduate USAF Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, NV

Instructor USAF Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, NV

F-16 Fighter Squadron Commander, Hill AFB, UT

USAF Retired

Captain, Airbus 320/321

Naomi

CFI/CFII, Principal Flight Instructor

Highly requested instructor, NAOMI, brings not only extensive experience in general aviation and instruction, but also a passion for instruction and joy of flight.

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Graduate Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA