We are a community of pilots passionate about general aviation. We are devoted to transforming dreams of flying into reality by teaching the art of aviation.

Our values

Belonging

Our academy is built on
the values of belonging,
healthy community, enjoyment
and thriving.

Character

Good character builds and
sustains healthy community.
That is why we believe in the
values of courage and kindness.

Airways

We value the airways
and the privilege to fly them.

Growth

We value a community who respects, honors, and champions their environment and those around them.

Instructors

Neil Cahoon - Chief Pilot, CFI, Tailwheel

Josh Harris - Assistant Chief Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI

Jason Nemeroff - CFI, Tailwheel, A&P

Tyler Dressel - CFI, CFII, Tailwheel

Jiah Sim - CFI, CFII

Mat Kysar - CFI, CFII, Tailwheel

Mckenzie Moran - CFI

Tom DeMarino - CFI, CFII

Stone Clancy - CFI

Rowan Rippl - CFI, CFII, Tailwheel

Aidan Bailey - CFI

Will McDaniel - CFI

Coleman Burnett - CFI

Maintenance

Alan Lyons - Lead Mechanic

Erick Pedroza-Hernandez

Dispatch

Dylan Bader

Jack Mertens

Ashlyn Mattila - Flight School Manager

AIRPORT

Camas Grove (1W1) is an excellent training ground for new pilots. This airport is close to Troutdale Class D airspace, the Battle Ground VOR, as well as Scappoose and Portland. This area can prepare anyone from a sport pilot to commercial flying, and everything in between.

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