LEARN TO FLY WITH AN EXPERIENCED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN A FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT.
Christopher Braun, J.D.
Owner, CFII, AGI, IGI
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Christopher, an EAA Lifetime member #808722, has been a pilot since 1999. He graduated from Vanderbilt University, with a B.S. in Economics, as well as New England Law School, where he focused on aviation law, and worked in the FAA Regional Counsel's office during the summers. He pursued a career in financial services, working for Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs in New York, before starting his own financial services company. Having been fortunate to grow and sell the company, he followed his dream of starting a flight school and aviation service company. He's had a passion for aviation since his parents got him Microsoft Flight Simulator in the 2nd grade, and loves teaching in the air and in the many ground schools that NCFC offers. He has two wonderful children and enjoys lots of outdoor activities. He has built two aircraft to date, and is currently finishing up the restoration of a Citabria. Through these projects, he developed and patented the Clecall line of aircraft tools, and gained valuable knowledge that he is using to to obtain his Airframe and Powerplant license.
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Eric Sloane
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI, CFII, MEI
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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
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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
ROSS FUENTES
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI
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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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Ross is a lifelong aviation enthusiast with dreams of becoming an airline pilot. His brother, uncle, and great-uncle are experienced airline pilots that have been instrumental in supporting his training that included his private pilot here at Norcal, and his CFI, CFII, and MEI at ATP Academy. We are excited to have Ross join our ranks. His passions include watching sports, working out, and traveling.
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William Barker
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William has been flying since 2018 but has had a passion for flying since he was 8 years old. He has experience flying skydivers in Pennsylvania and is dedicated to helping those further themselves in aviation. William also has experience in different areas of aviation including management at Envoy air and at Norcal Flight Center. He has a fun engaging personality and is determined to showing you the exciting sides of aviation while also making safety a priority. He has a goal of working for American Airlines. His hobbies including playing music, cooking, stand up comedy, and spending time with his loved ones.
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