Master Instructors is honored to recognize Donald Kaye, Santa Clara, CA as a Master Instructor for the twelfth time. This accreditation recognizes his more than 25 years as an aviation educator and a professional at the highest level.
Born in Canton, Ohio, Donald was interested in aviation at an early age. After getting his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, in 1968 he became a Private Pilot. From 1970 until 1992, he was a Real Estate Broker and Developer until turning his full attention to flying. After earning his Instrument Rating, he purchased a Mooney TLS. Thereafter, he achieved his Instructor and Instrument Instructor Ratings and started teaching full time, specializing in teaching 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 provided multi-engine instruction. Shortly thereafter, the same student bought a CJ1; the Citation CE-525S (ATP) was added to his credentials. With 12,798 hours of total GA time, 7,007 hours have been devoted to teaching. He 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 the panel of his airplane to the latest in aviation technology, allowing him to quickly guide students in selecting and using avionics to maximize safety.
Master Instructors is pleased to announce that Jared Sebesta of Sandwich, Illinois, has received his Second Accreditation as a Master Instructor-Aerobatic. Jared is a Certified Flight Instructor specializing 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 through his company, Gambit Aviation. His objective is to provide the most honest, safe, and enjoyable flight school experience with a turn-key, low-stress, and more importantly – low-ego solution for any taildragger/aerobatic/warbird needs.
Jared’s start in aviation was at age 15, cleaning airplanes, working line service, and towing gliders at the local grass strip.. Along with flight training, he has worked on several projects collaborating with the FAA 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, as well as create the countries only solo rental program of an Extra 330LX. 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 flying all across the country.