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. 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 a wonderful wife and two children, enjoys ​sailing, and other 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.

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. ​

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.

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.

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.

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.
ZACH HAVERTY
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, CFI
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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.