Cooper Buessing
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Cooper was raised in the Wichita area, where he tended to animals on a small farm. He studied at Bishop Carroll High School and earned his private pilot license during […]
Nick DiGiacomo
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Nick, an instructor hailing from Nashville, TN, developed his love and passion for aviation from an early age, starting with flying RC planes and his grandad’s Cessna 172. His journey […]
Alex Wang
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Alex Wang’s aviation journey took flight at the age of 17 in Augusta, where he earned his private pilot, instrument, and commercial certificates. In 2022, Alex’s passion for comprehensive learning […]
James Oliphant
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James “Pepper” Oliphant is a commercial, multi engine instrument rated pilot. He also holds an Advanced Ground Instructor certificate and flies for a FedEx Feeder Airline as a captain in […]
Justin Brown
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Justin began his aviation career back in 2013 when he joined the United States Air Force as a meteorologist. He supported Air Force and Army operations eventually finding himself at […]
John F. Morgan, Sr
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I teach flying for Fun! I convinced the FAA that I could teach flying in 1994. They granted me my CFI. I achieved my CFII a few years later. Once […]
Jim Perry
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Jim has a background in both general and commercial aviation. He attended the University of Iowa, with a major in broadcasting and film. While film remains a hobby for Jim, […]
Charles Lloyd
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Charles Lloyd is an ATP CFII with over 70 years flying experience. He holds the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and has experience in aircraft ranging from Piper J3 […]
Brad Christopher
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Brad Christopher has been a member of the OAS flight instructing team since 2021. Brad has been a licensed pilot since 1982. He has previously worked as a corporate pilot […]