LEARN TO FLY WITH AN EXPERIENCED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN A FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT.
Christopher Braun, J.D.
Owner, CFII, AGI, IGI
Gabriel Mejia
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI
Gabriel started his passion for flying in June of 2017 and hasn’t stopped since. He earned his PPL in November 2017 and continued on with training earning his instrument rating in March 2018, and became a commercial pilot in June 2018. He pursued his dream and worked hard and diligently for the ability to teach and share the love of aviation to others. Gabriel’s favorite airplane to fly is a Vans RV-10 and has experience in high wing and low wing aircraft. He resides locally in Lincoln so Gabriel is always ready to fly in a moments notice.
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Burak KOCAL
Flight Instructor, MUlti-Engine COM
After finishing his degree at UC Davis in June of 2018, he followed his dream of becoming a pilot and is now working as a Flight Instructor with a goal of working at the airlines. He works hard in the plane to exceed any standards an airline might have. With his work ethic and personality, he will go far in his flying career.
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Eric Sloane
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI, CFII, MEI
Eric is a lifelong aviation enthusiast. Certified as a CFI in 2019 he continued on to earn his CFII and MEI. After successful completion of his MEI checkride Eric moved to Honolulu, HI to instruct at a Class B airport and gain experience with large airport operations, inter-island, and mountain flying. Eric’s current goals are to become certified as an IGI, expand and improve his mountain flying techniques, and earn his tail-wheel endorsement. His favorite plane to fly is a Christensen Eagle II.
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Eduardo G. Jiron
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
His experience covers more than 40 years. He has extensive aviation experience, including: flight instruction, commercial flight cargo transportation; military and FAA air traffic and flight service experience. His FAA certificates include: Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor Airplane Multiengine and Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane, Control Tower Operator, Certified Pilot Weather Briefer. Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He is married with children and is a long time California resident. Hobbies include world traveling, going to air shows, and studying the history of aviation. He is a sport nut as well, with tennis, cycling, skiing, back packing and mountaineering.
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Kevin Cummings
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
He began flying in 1998 and earned his Private Pilot License just prior to joining the US Air Force. He flew C-130s and C-17 aircraft for most of my military career. He recently returned to the world of general aviation and now flys regularly around CA and neighboring states. He is passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping my students reach their flying goals.
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ZACH HAVERTY
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI |

As a long time aviation enthusiast and native of Redding, CA, he moved to Lincoln to pursue his instrument, commercial and flight instructor ratings here at NorCal Flight Center. He is also pursuing his online Bachelors in Aviation at Liberty University, and eventually desires to become an aerial firefighting pilot. He enjoys anything in the mountains, and is an avid mountain biker and hiker. Zach knows the in’s and out’s of the flight program here at NorCal and is excited to share his knowledge and experience with others.