Master Instructors and the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Granger, of Heber UT, has received his first accreditation as a Master Instructor-Aerobatics.
Jeff started flying in 1972, obtained his Private Pilot in 1976 and Instrument rating in 1988. He has 3200 hours in a variety of GA and aerobatic aircraft and instructs at Pilot Makers Advanced Flight Academy in Provo, Utah.
He trained for aerobatics with Bill Thomas in 1995 and has owned and competed in the Steen Skybolt and Extra 200 and 300L. He flew regional contests in Sportsman, Intermediate and Advanced from 1995 to 2017.
Since retiring from his surgical career, he now owns and manages the Extra 300L for Pilot Makers and co-owns and manages the Super Decathlon. Along with other current and former Pilot Makers instructors he helped to form an IAC Chapter for Utah in 2022.
Obtaining a flight instructor certificate in 2019 he is now devoting energy to building a local reputation as an instructor for tail wheel, upset recovery, and aerobatics. Also, to volunteering for and supporting the IAC and the Utah Chapter as a judge for regional and national contests and mentor for new aerobatic competitors.