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Out Of The Blue Aviation |
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Let the Adventure Begin... |
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Meet Our Instructors |
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Whether you are looking for a basic pilots license, a sport license, or and add-on endorsement such as tail-wheel or complex, one of our experienced flight instructors will be happy to assist you in pursuing your dreams. |
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John Pierson |
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Chief Pilot: John D Pierson Ph.D, CFII, has thousands of hours as a pilot and years as an instructor. When not instructing, he flies cross country in his Cessna P210 or does aerobatics in his Zlin. He is a pro at BFRs too, if you're in need of a flight review! More details... |
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Jon Landgren |
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Jon Landgren, CFII, A&P, and IA, brings thousands of hours of experience with aircraft. Jon is available part-time for instruction. More details... |
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Ron Bellamy |
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Marla Patterson |
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Marla Patterson, CFII, is retired from the Navy and has been flying since she was 16. If you can catch her between traveling around the world or playing golf, she is happy to share her lifelong love of aviation. More details... |
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Ron Bellamy Ed.D, CFII, is a retired School Principal who shares his love of aviation and teaching with new students at Out of the Blue. When not flying powered aircraft, he can often be found soaring high in a glider. More details... |
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OUT OF THE BLUE IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL CFIs Teach at the friendliest flight school! Call Cathy at 360-474-1060 for information. |
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Relax in our comfortable pilot's lounge while you get ready for your lesson or spend some time in our roomy classroom studying your material. You can feel at home at Out of the Blue. We even have snacks and espresso available to keep you energized! |
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Meet Our Instructors |
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Steve Bass |
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Steve’s various experiences as a retired military C-141 navigator combined with his current flying job as an Alaska Airlines Captain based in Anchorage provides a well rounded aviation background. Steve also flies a 1955 Beech Bonanza and a 1950 Cessna 170A More details... |
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Casey Cowan |
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Casey has worked professionally in aviation for years as a Captain and 1st officer for ATA as well as instructing at local flight schools. He not only loves flying, but has a natural knack for teaching it. More details... |
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Matt Groth |
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Matt loves aerobatics. After getting his license in 1994, and buying his Decathlon in 2001, Matt has competed in several competitions. He holds an Aerobatic Competency card which allows him to fly as low as 500 ft during a performance. More details... |
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Mike Lynch |
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Mike Lynch is a great instructor that bring his love of aviation to us from his roots in Texas. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Light Sport License. More details... |
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No one can realize how substantial the air is until he feels its supporting power beneath him. It inspires confidence at once. -Otto Lilienthal |
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Lucas Smith |
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Lucas Smith, CFII, will be joining us in early 2009 from North Dakota where he earned a degree in Commercial aviation. He is share his knowledge of aviation with all of his new students. More details... |