Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of Todd Underwood of Prescott, AZ a Master CFI for the sixth time. Todd is an instructor and DPE at Wright Aviation and JetWright LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in transition training for turprops and jet aircraft. He also flies in various roles as a contract pilot, including as an Angel Flight volunteer.
Jim Alsip has been designated Master Instructor-Aerobatics Emeritus. This designation is a one-time, honorary accreditation for a Master Instructor who is retiring from full-time aviation education duties and recognizes years of aviation education excellence.He lives in Indiantown, Florida and does business as Dylan Aviation School of Aerobatics and Airmanship at Indiantown Airport. Since 2007, flying a Super Decathlon, Jim has specialized in aerobatic, upset recovery and tailwheel flight training. Jim is a charter and life member of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE). Jim promotes airmanship with informative videos on YouTube, and on his web site with a monthly feature titled Hangar Talk. Jim has authored two books titled Flying the Tailwheel Airplane and Artistry of the Great Flyer; both available at Amazon.
Master Instructors is pleased to announce the designation of Jeremy K. Walters of Temple, TX as a Master CFI for the first time. Jeremy provides instruction in both airplanes and helicopters and is an Airline Transport Pilot in single and multi-engine land airplanes, Commercial Pilot in airplane single engine sea, gliders, gyroplanes, and helicopters, and has several type ratings. Jeremy obtained all of his airplane experience growing through the ranks of general aviation and gained his helicopter experience while serving as an Apache Helicopter Pilot in the Army. He promotes aviation education through his YouTube Channel, All American Aviation, his webcast called Breaking the Chain, and his primary passion, flight instructing.
Master Instructors is pleased to announce the accreditation of Mike Bugg as a Master CFI-A for the second time. Mike joined Aviation Performance Solutions in July of 2017. Mr. Bugg is an Air Force veteran and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He flew the C-17 and T-6 in the US AF. He developed a passion for flying at a young age, and his dedication to aviation has provided a solid foundation for his service and success as an Air Force pilot and as an advanced flight instructor. More on Mike’s background: apstraining.com/bugg/