Skyfarer Academy

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Hello, I'm Justin.

Howdy from Justin ! I've thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of teaching people to fly since 2001. I first instructed in helicopters of all shapes and sizes and now I'm a Pilot and Simulator Instructor for an Airline in the Airbus A220. Of course​,​ I also teach drones! I've helped numerous individuals prepare for their Part 107 Written Exam​,​ everyone from Family Friends​,​ Fire and Police Departments​,​ State Employees and even my Wife who had no background in aviation. I also enjoy the privelage of occasionally operating UAV's (drones) for the FAA doing some really interesting stuff at airports. I've authored a couple waivers to Part 107 and have been able to successfully obtain some very complex and first-of-their-types Airspace COA's. I've been flying drones in one form or another since 1996. Unfortunately my first flight in 1996 lasted only a few seconds as I had no idea what I was doing and immediately after becoming airborne I crashed. I learned my lesson and found someone with more experience to show me the ropes :) I'm far from perfect (ask my wife) but I am an effective instructor with decades of teaching experience to fall back on. I'm also a nice person - this my wife will agree with ! Looking forward to learning with You​,​ J

Location (City, state)*

The West and East Coast - I'm all over the place !

Ratings & Certificates (List all held. i.e. CFI, CFII, AGI, MEI, ATP, etc.)*

Remote Pilot (part 107) CFI-I Helicopter ATP Helicopter ATP Airplane Multi Engine Land Type Ratings EMB 170​/​190 and the BD500 (Airbus A220) Former Part 135 Check Airman Bell 412 VFR, IFR, NVG (helicopter) Currently Part 121 Check Airman A220 (simulator) Part 135 Qualified (at one time or another) : R-22, Bell 206, Bell 407, AS350, BK117, EC135, Bell 412, Augusta 119

Aircraft Types Instructed (List all types of airplanes and other aircraft you have instructed in)*

Countless type of UAV's including DJI, Inspired Flight, Skydio and Freefly and numerous Apps like DJIGo4, Litchi, UCGS, Drone Deploy, AMC, QGC, along with PX4 and ArduPilot. R-22, R-44, Bell 412, EMB 175 and Airbus A220 (simulator instructor)

Total Flight Hours*

2000 UAV (unmanned) 5000 Manned Aircraft

Total Instructional Hours*

4000

Reviews from students (1)

  • AJ

    Justin was awesome! Super easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about the drone industry. Gave some great action items. Would definitely recommend!

    AlNovember 2024

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