MIKE BARNES
Cirrus Platinum CSIP, Master CFI, FAA Gold Seal Instructor, CFII, AGI, IGI, NAFI, CAP
Mike began his flight career over thirty years ago at RIVAIR and Ross Aviation. His area of specialization is the Cirrus line of aircraft, and the Garmin G-1000 system. He is also a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol, serving as a check pilot. Mike is the former Executive Vice President of Alpha Aviation, a Missionary Pilot and Mechanic training organization. His love of airplanes and travel has taken him to over 80 states and countries. Mike was awarded the “CSIP of the Year” by Cirrus Aircraft in 2017! Mike was also name the 2018 Flight Instructor of the Year – FAA – Oklahoma District. He also serves as the Chief Pilot and Dean of the College of Practical Flight for COPA’s CPPP (Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association – Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program) Mike@DestinationsEFC.com
DAVID KOEHN
DPE, MCFI, CFII, MEI, IGI, ATP, Cirrus CSIP
David has been a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for more than 20 years. He is a Multi-engine Instructor (MEI), Instrument Instructor (CFII), Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), and a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP). He was awarded the Gold Seal by the FAA in 2002 and the Master CFI by the National Association of Flight Instructors in 2003 (NAFI). David is one of only seven Master CFI’s in Oklahoma. He is the former president of the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Chapter 10 in Tulsa. He was recently named CFI of the Year for the state of Oklahoma by the FAA! David is now also a Designated Pilot Examiner for the FAA Will Rogers District. David@DestinationsEFC.com
COURTLAND HANSEN
CFI, CFII, AGI, Cirrus CSIP
Courtland comes from a family of aviators. He holds the Instrument Instructor (CFII) rating as well as Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) rating. Courtland also has degrees in avionics, aeronautics, and business and has worked in the aviation industry for over ten years. Courtland holds the Cirrus TCI designation. Courtland@DestinationsEFC.com
ZAC WILLIS
CFI
Zac was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and has been flying out of Riverside airport for 20 years. He passed the airport every day on his way to Jenks High School in the late 90’s, which constantly reminded him of his passion for aviation. He has ASEL/AMEL instrument commercial certificates in addition to the CFI/CFII certificate/rating and has been a CFI for 7 years. Prior to his employment with Destinations, he was a free-lance instructor and instructor at Spartan College. He loves the adventure aviation provides, and the focus and skill it demands. When not at the airport he enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their daughter Adeline.
Destinations Executive Flight Center trains competent, confident pilots.
Located in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on Richard L. Jones Airport – “Riverside” (KRVS), we provide accelerated Private and Instrument ground schools, as well as flight training in a full fleet of aircraft, and FAA Approved full-motion AATD flight simulators emphasizing emergency procedures, crosswind landings training, and instrument training on Garmin Perspective, G1000, 530, 430, as well as 6 pack steam gauges.
Destinations specializes in Cirrus Aircraft, but whether you fly Cirrus, Beechcraft, Cessna, Piper or Mooney, our flight instructors are ready to assist you in your flight instruction. Begin your flying lessons now and learn how to fly! Contact a Flight instructor today for your Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, & Multi Engine Rating.