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Ajdin Hedzic CFII
Wed, 28 December, 2022

Ajdin Hedzic CFII

ajdinhedzic@icloud.com 515-419-2800

Ajdin is a flight instructor qualified to help students with Private and Commercial pilot certificates as well as flight reviews and various checkouts. He earned his license with the Des Moines Flying Club in 2007 and went on to receive the rest of his ratings from St. Cloud State University; graduating with a B.S in Aviation. Ajdin balances his time between flight instructing and software development. Availability: Seven days a week.

Derek Meyer CFII
Wed, 28 December, 2022

Derek Meyer CFII

515-240-1077

meyer.derek3@gmail.com 515-240-1077

Derek is a CFI / CFII qualified to provide instruction for Private, Instrument & Commercial pilot certificates in single-engine airplanes. He is able to provide flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, aircraft checkouts, high-performance and complex endorsements. He is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). Derek is available during the week and weekends.

Ethan Narber CFI
Mon, 8 July, 2024

Ethan Narber CFI

ethannarber@gmail.com 515-822-1923

Ethan is a Flight Instructor qualified to instruct students who are seeking Private or Commercial Certificates. Ethan can also help with Flight Reviews, add-on endorsements, aircraft check outs, and skill refreshers. He has been flying since 2013 and has been a member of the Central Iowa Flying Club since 2019. He is a member of Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA), Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). Ethan is available on select days during the week and on weekends. Please call, text, or email Ethan to schedule your instruction.

Gwen Kingsbury CFII
Tue, 24 December, 2024

Gwen Kingsbury CFII

grkingsbury@gmail.com 515-720-1702

Gwen is a CFI/CFII/IGI qualified to provide instruction for Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII ratings.  She also holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, is type-rated in Boeing 737 series aircraft, and is, more impressively, an avid tailwheel pilot.  Gwen has a B.S. in accounting from Simpson College and is a second-career aviator. She is a great resource for those wishing to make a change. She is available fo instruction seven days a week.

Jonathan Morgan CFII (Gold Seal)
Sun, 1 October, 2023

Jonathan Morgan CFII (Gold Seal)

41fiveaviation@gmail.com 515-557-0568

Jonathan is a Gold Seal Flight Instructor and ATP rated professional pilot.  Qualified to provide instruction for sport, recreational, private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification for single and multi-engine land airplanes.  Jonathan started flying in 2004 and has a B.S. degree from the University of Central Missouri in Aviation Technology and is available seven days a week.

Keith Boot - CFII
Thu, 11 December, 2025

Keith Boot - CFII

bootkei@gmail.com 781-686-5452

Keith is a CFI/CFII who provides training for Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot certificates, as well as flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management, and his 25-year aviation career spans flight training, aviation education, and aircraft maintenance in both General and Commercial Aviation.  As a member of NAFI, SAFE, AOPA, EAA, and COPA, Keith brings a well-rounded perspective to flight training.  He also flys a Cirrus SR22 he owns and maintains to support the community through Angel Flights and Young Eagles rides.  Keith’s students benefit from his blend of professional aviation experience, technical expertise, and passion for sharing the joy of flight.  He offers a flexible schedule with availability on both weekdays and weekends.

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