Arnie Andresen
Arnie’s first flying job was in a Beach 99 for a commuter out of Kalamazoo, MI between ORD and DTW while a student at Western Michigan University in the Professional Pilot program. He then spent 13 years with the Piper Aircraft Corporation (when it was profitable) in various positions including Director of Flight Operations and flew just about everything Piper built. Arnie also flew the C-208 Caravan for one of the FedEx feeder carriers–that meant every night no matter the weather! Arnie was a USAF contractor, serving as Chief Academic Instructor for the 52nd Flying Training Squadron, USAF at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq and providing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) for the Iraqi Air Force. Arnie’s certificates include ATP, CFII and MEI. He is also a Check Pilot and Check Pilot Examiner for the USAF/AUX (CAP). Arnie has provided transition training from steam gage aircraft to the G1000 for dozens of pilots. Arnie specializes in scenario-based instruction/evaluation in TAA and integrates some USAF procedures into training. If you desire to upgrade your skills or are interested in a challenging training experience, contact Arnie at (828) 577-7240.
Patrick Reynolds
Patrick learned to fly in the mountains of western North Carolina and was hooked from the first flight lesson in 2006. His passion propelled him through the instrument, commercial single and multi-engine ratings. He was a scholarship recipient from the Western North Carolina Pilots Association which aided him in earning his CFI. Patrick is an avid member of the WNCPA and the Asheville EAA chapter. He is also a member and CFI of Mountain Flyers flying club. Patrick has a special affinity for Vans RV aircraft and is currently tackling the construction of a RV-9A. Patrick is eager to assist you in your aviation goals. He can be reached by phone or text at (828) 489-8367.
If you are an active independent flight instructor and would like to be added to this listing, please send your contact information as well as a short bio and photo to info@flywncpa.org.