INSTRUCTORS & FLEET

DR. BILL TUCCIO, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Chief Instructor

Bill was raised in Ridgefield, CT and soloed at Danbury, CT when he was 17. He has held a flight instructor rating for over 30 years and successfully recommended people for all certificates from Sport through ATP. He has participated in most facets of aviation: flying charters, flying for American Eagle, flying the Predator UAV while deployed to Iraq, owning a few airplanes, and living on a private airport. Prior to moving to Kansas to work for Garmin in Human Factors, Bill was an accident investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board retrieving information from black boxes and electronics in support of over 400 investigations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Masters                                                                        and Doctorates in Aviation. He taught his son Michael to fly who is also an engineer and                                                                          flight instructor.

JAEYD SCHOONOVER, CFI, CFII, MEI

Jaeyd was born in Dodge City, Kansas and was raised in Wichita, Kansas. While his dad worked as a manufacturing engineer at Cessna, for the Cessna Citations, his dad earned his private pilot’s license and took Jaeyd up for takeoff and landing practices when he was just three years old. At that moment, Jaeyd knew that aviation was for him. At the start of Covid, he started flight training at Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Missouri where he received his Private Pilot License and Instrument Rating. In June of 2021, he transferred to ATP Flight school for the remainder of his training. While with ATP, he completed his Commercial Single Engine. He then trained in Arlington, Texas to receive his CFI and CFII certificates. Jaeyd then went on to finish his training with ATP in Kansas City where he graduated with his Commercial Multi-Engine and Multi-Engine Instructor certificates. Jaeyd is proudly one of the very few commercial pilots in the United States that have Cochlear Implants. In his spare time, he likes to hang out at Tablerock Lake, spend time with friends and family, and travel the world.–

MICHAEL KUSSATZ, CFI, CFII

25 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and modification sales and program management ranging from antique taildraggers to large business aircraft. Currently working with a wide range of avionics shops and pilots on sales, installation and training of the use of Garmin avionics.

ABHIJEET CHITALE, CFI, CFII

Abhijeet is a part-time flight instructor for single and multi-engine land aircraft for sport, private, commercial licenses and instrument rating.

JEANNÉ WILLERTH, CFI, CFII, MEI, IGI

Jeanné Willerth is a Master CFI who provides single and multi-engine training. She was named the 2015 “CFI of the Year” for both the Kansas City FSDO and the FAA’s Central Region. Jeanné was the 2012 “National FAASTeam Rep of the Year” and her primary emphasis is safety and lifelong learning. She also does aviation consulting and presents aviation seminars around the country. Jeanné is a local airport board member and is active in the Ninety-Nines, SAFE, and the Missouri Pilots Association. She volunteers for Angel Flight Central, Challenge Air, LifeLine Pilots and Young Eagles.

SCOTT ALLEN, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, IGI, A&P, Air Traffic Controller

Scott grew up in Kansas City and began flying in high school. He continued flying at the University of Central Missouri. While there, he earned a Master’s degree in Aviation Safety and an aviation maintenance certificate. In his free time, Scott enjoys fishing, woodworking and spending time outdoors.

2002 CESSNA 172 – N5258Y

KX 155 Nav/Comm w/GS. KX155A
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder
GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COMM
G5 Attitude indicator
G5 HSI indicator
GMA 345 audio panel
Flight Stream 510
KAP140 Dual Axis Autopilot w/Altitude Select.
4-Place Intercom w/PTT.

Fuel Injected
Leather Seats
Weight & Balance Information
Fuel Capacity: 53 gallons usable
Basic Empty Weight: 1,646 lbs.
Empty Weight Moment: 66120.2 inch/lbs.
Empty Weight Center of Gravity: 40.2 inches
Useful Load: 904 lbs.
* Check POH for current information

ICAO Filing Codes

2005 CESSNA 172 – N1053X

KX 155 Nav/Comm w/GS. KX155A
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder
GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COMM
G5 Attitude indicator
G5 HSI indicator
GMA 345 audio panel
Flight Stream 510
KAP140 Dual Axis Autopilot w/Altitude Select.
4-Place Intercom w/PTT.

Fuel Injected
Leather Seats
Weight & Balance Information
Fuel Capacity: 53 gallons usable
Basic Empty Weight: 1,681.2 lbs.
Empty Weight Moment: 67401.2 inch/lbs.
Empty Weight Center of Gravity: 40.1 inches
Useful Load: 868.8 lbs.
* Check POH for current information 

ICAO Filing Codes

2002 CESSNA 172 – N227TW

Completely retrofitted with the latest touch-screen Avionics system from Garmin
Garmin G500 Avionics System (Including Synthetic Vision)
Garmin GTN 750 fully integrated GPS/NAV/COM
Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM
GDL 69A XM Reciever
GMA 35 Audio Panel control unit
GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder
Flight Stream 510
GTX 33 mode S transponder

Fuel Injected
KAP140 Dual Axis Autopilot w/Altitude Select.
Leather Seats
Weight & Balance Information
Fuel Capacity: 53 gallons usable
Basic Empty Weight: 1,698.2 lbs.
Empty Weight Center of Gravity: 41.5 Inches
Empty Weight Moment: 70465.6 Inch/lbs.
Useful Load: 851.8 lbs.
* Check POH for current information

ICAO Filing Codes

2011 CESSNA 172 – N170RB (G1000)

Garmin G-1000 Fully Integrated Avionics Glass Panel Flight Deck
Garmin GFC-700 Integrated Flight Control System
Altitude Preselect and Capture
High Resolution Flight and Multi-Function Displays
Graphic Engine Performance Depiction
Integrated GPS Mapping With WAAS
Solid State Air Data Computer
Digital Audio Panel with Marker Beacon
GDL-69A XM Satellite Weather & Music
Remote Transponder Indent. Switch
GTX 33 Integrated ModeS Xpdr
Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B in/out transponder
4 Place Intercom w/ Individual Front and Rear Music Inputs

Auxiliary 12V Power Jack

Fuel Injected

Usable Fuel Capacity: 53 gal.

Basic Empty Weight: 1,709.8 lbs

Empty Weight Center of Gravity: 42.4

Empty Weight Moment: 72453.7

Useful Load: 840.2 lbs

ICAO Filing Codes

REDBIRD FMX SIMULATOR

Full-Motion Flight Simulator
FAA Certified AATD
Fully Enclosed Cockpit
Scenario-Based Training
Electronic Motion Platform
Wraparound Visuals
Quick Change Configurations
Can simulate:
– C172S; G1000 or Round Gauge
– C206; G1000
– Beechcraft Baron; Round Gauge