Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Jared Sebesta of Sandwich, Illinois, has received his initial accreditation as a Master Certified Flight Instructor-Aerobatic. Jared specializes in Basic to Unlimited Aerobatics Training, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), Loss of Control In Flight (LOC-I), Advanced Spin Series, Radial Engine and Jet Warbird Training, High Performance Taildragger Transition Training, and more. He got an early start in aviation at age 15 cleaning airplanes, working line service, thebn towing gliders at the local grass strip. He’s worked with the FAA on several extensive projects developing Letters of Authorization (LOA) and Letters of Deviation Authority (LODA) on the PBY Catalina, Pitts Model 12, and AERO Vodochody AV-L29 Delfin to create ride and training programs, along with creating the country’s only solo rental program of an Extra 330LX. Jared’s goals, through his company, Gambit Aviation, are to provide the most honest, safe, and enjoyable flight school experience with turn-key, low stress, and more importantly – low ego, for solutions to various taildragger/aerobatic/warbird needs. When he’s not upside down in an airplane, Jared’s other life is that of a Chief Pilot for a Part 91 Learjet operation.
Master Instructors is pleased to announce the newest member of the Master Instructor Community. Patrick McInteer, DVM of Lincoln, Nebraska, has received his First Accreditation as a Master CFI. Patrick chose aviation as a hobby that quickly grew into a passion. His journey started just 8 years ago and he found himself enjoying the process of learning more about aviation as time went on. Though he never set out to become an instructor, it has become a great form of flying to help him to continue to learn and more importantly, pass along his love of aviation to others.
He has taken a step back at his full time job to allow him to instruct more frequently and, in his words, “I’m a much better pilot for it. Helping others learn to fly and continually learning alongside of them is very rewarding. One of my goals in aviation is safety of flight. That’s what led me to learn more and collect certificates and ratings. Now I’m always looking for opportunities to help new aviators fly safely. By far the most rewarding part of instructing is the relationships I form with my students. I’m making lifelong friends and get to fly an airplane every day. That’s hard to beat.”
Master Instructors is honored to recognize Donald Ellis Kaye of Santa Clara, CA as a Master Flight Instructor for the Eleventh Time. This is an extraordinary achievement as it signifies he has held a Master Designation for twenty-two years.
Born in Canton, Ohio, Donald Kaye was interested in aviation from an early age. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1968, he became a Private Pilot. From 1970 until 1992, he was Real Estate Broker and Developer before turning his full attention to flying. After earning his Instrument Rating, he purchased a Mooney TLS. Thereafter, he achieved his Certificated Flight Instructor and Instrument Flight Instructor Ratings and started teaching full time, specializing in all models of Mooneys. His ATP certification followed. For many years he taught both the Mooney Pilot Proficiency Course and its corresponding Mountain Flying Course.
After one of his students bought a King Air C90, he earned his Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor ratings and began providing multi-engine training. Shortly thereafter, the same student bought a CJ1, so he added a Citation CE-525S to his ATP credentials. With over 12,200 hours of total GA time, 6,660 hours have been devoted to teaching. Donald has been willing to travel to Canada, Australia and even North Dakota in the middle of January to assist those interested in learning the art of flying. Several years ago, he upgraded his airplane panel to the latest avionics. Since then, his experience in the new technology has allowed him to guide pilots in achieving maximum safety while purchasing, learning, and using advanced avionics.