James Brendel: Flight Instructor Profile

Flight Instructor Info

About James

Specializations

• Flight Reviews & Instrument Proficiency Checks
• BPPP - Initial, recurrent, & re-familiarization
• High density altitude airport, mountain & wave flight training
• Structured BUYER only aircraft pre-purchase consultation program
• Logbook & AD review - model specific maintenance advice
• Appraisal analysis - insurance recommendations
• Cessna 400 Series (non-BPPP) Initial, recurrent, re-familiarization training

Qualifications
• FAA Wings Program Certified Instructor
• A&P-I/A with extensive Bonanza experience
• Garmin TXi Touchscreen Flight Displays, GTN 750/650, GNS 530/430, GFC 500 & 600 Autopilots
• Foreflight & Garmin Pilot Apps
• Retired 2017 after 39 years at FedEx, 12 years MD-11 Line Captain Instructor
• National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Member
• STEM Academy Aviation Instructor

Licenses/Ratings
• 17,000+ hours total time - 5,000+ hours instruction given
• ATP