OUR INSTRUCTORS
Instructors that care
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
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JASON
MEI – CFI – CFII – CSIP
JIM
CFI – CFII – CSIP
TAYLOR
MEI – CFI – CFII – TCI
CHARLES
TCI – CFI – CFII – MEI
EAVEN
TCI – CFI & CFII
KENT
CFI – CFII – TCI
JASON PRICE
Platinum Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane, Instrument, Multiengine
AN AVIATOR WITH A SPIRIT
Jason founded Mach 1 Aviation in 2007 with a single goal – to offer flight instruction founded on a solid understanding of the fundamentals. With a belief that simplicity helps fortify understanding, Jason established Mach 1 Aviation as a Platinum Cirrus Training Center and began growing the flight school as a thought leader at the Van Nuys airport.
As a Platinum Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot with thousands of hours of flight instruction under his belt, he is one of the primary voices in flight training in the California aviation community. He works tirelessly with others to deliver on safety in aviation, consistently working to drive improvements and growth for all involved.
When he’s not teaching, Jason is a loving dad, caring mentor, and an airline pilot flying the Embraer 175.
Jason is also a community pillar. He is currently chair of the Van Nuys Citizens Advisory Council, board member on the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association Board of Directors, a Cirrus Pilot Proficiency Program instructor pilot for COPA University, and a former president of the Van Nuys Propeller Aircraft Association.
JIM CAMPBELL
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot , Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane, Instrument, Multiengine
THE ADVENTURE OF FLIGHT
You do not need to be a thrill seeker or daredevil to want to fly. I do it simply for the escape and its beauty. Flying is great for travel but I will show you its magnificence. My many years as a High School Physics teacher and instructor allows me to create your personalized lesson plans. The safest pilots were taught by instructors that make the experience fun!
MY LIFE IN AVIATION
I loved aviation as a young kid and could not wait for my first flying lesson in the spring of 1980. Many years and thousands of hours later, I have instructed many enthusiastic new pilots during most of that time. I have flown over almost every state in this great country and made nearly 10,000 landings! Over the years I had the opportunity to fly air charter, own an airplane, and currently be part of the Cirrus standardized instructor program (CSIP). Being a high school teacher also has allowed me to teach elective classes, run clubs, and help out youth groups related to aviation. Activities like model building, PC flight simulation, RC flying, and airshows make a hobby become a career for young and old.
CHARLIE BEDNAR
Training Center Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane, Instrument, Multiengine
MY LIFE IN AVIATION
Charlie is a Southern California native, born in Pasadena. He grew up as an avid aviator and determined that this would be his career choice from a very young age. From attending as many air shows as possible as a young boy to demanding the window seat on every family vacation, Charlie’s passion for flying has always been a part of who he is. He started flying gliders in Antelope Valley with his grandfather at 14 and made the decision to become a Flight Instructor and pursue his goal of becoming an airline pilot. Always seeking a thrill in riding motocross, snow skiing, playing Division I sports in high school, and adventuring across the world he knew that flying planes for a living was the right choice. He attended ATP flight school and is a Commercial Multi-Engine rated flight instructor with a CFII. His diligence and hard work paid off, finishing the program in an astonishing 8 months with 0 check ride fails.
“My love for aviation grows with each flight. I look forward to welcoming new pilots into the aviation community.”
TAYLOR EAST
Training Center Instructor, Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane, Instrument, Multiengine
MY LIFE IN AVIATION
With a background in automotive technology, I place a strong emphasis on aircraft familiarization and creating experts of the Cirrus aircraft. I instruct using an innovative scenario-based training curriculum that employs AQP style characteristics found at the airlines. This ensures that my clients make safety-focused decisions and are prepared for a variety of real-life scenarios.
I have a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Arizona and understand the importance of catering to individual styles of learning. This creates a comfortable training environment and builds safe and proficient pilots.