Flight Instructors
Listed below are our team of knowledgeable and experienced FAA certified flight instructors who are excited to provide flight instruction services. All of our instruction is done to FAR Part 61 standards which allows our instructors to create a bespoke training program for each student. Instruction fees are $65 per hour in Prescott. Those fees are charged through your Flight Schedule Pro account just like the aircraft rental fees. We strive to match each student to an instructor based on their learning style and schedule. However, if one them stands out please let us know your preference!
Want to Instruct?
If you're an flight instructor who is self-motivated and wants to instruct pilots in our planes, Leighnor Aircraft LLC may be a great place for you to instruct. Please contact us and we will review your qualifications to join our team!
| Instructor | Name | CFI TYPE | Aircraft and Simulators | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Rosser | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, 182 | Rosser is a certified flight instructor with a single engine and multi engine commercial license. Rosser is available for flight training, flight reviews, and discovery flights. |
| Ayala-Lindeman, David | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172, 172S, 182, A32, Redbird FMX | David “Dah-veed” Ayala-Lindeman is an FAA Gold Seal CFI/II/MEI who is excited to share his passion for aviation with you. He looks forward to seeing you in the left seat soon! |
| Buesnel, Monty | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, 182 | Monty is a certified flight instructor originally from Truckee, California. He discovered his love for aviation at a young age but began to pursue aviation while attending Colorado State University. He is currently finishing up his final semester at Embry-Riddle where he is getting a degree in Aeronautical Sciences. Monty is looking forward to sharing his love for flying with you and helping you reach your aspirations while most importantly keeping it FUN! |
| Caron, Joey | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172, 172S, PA-28-180, A32, Redbird FMX | Joey has lots of real-world flying experience in several airframes, and is pursuing an online BS in CS, giving him a flexible schedule to help you succeed! To him, instructing is a passion and not a chore. Let’s fly! |
| Esposito, Vincent | CFI | 172, 172S, A22, A32, Redbird FMX | Vincent is a Certified Flight Instructor with extensive experience across various airframes and a degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Vincent emphasizes aeronautical decision-making and aircraft energy management. He looks forward to training private and commercial pilots, along with completing flight reviews & rental checkouts. |
| Garren, Will | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172S | Originally from Seattle, Will did all his training with ERAU Prescott before going to Ohio for further flight training. Will has CFI/CFII and MEI ratings and is looking forward to flying with you soon! |
| Goler, Adam | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, PA-28-180, 182, Redbird FMX | Adam is a career CFI/II with a decade of teaching experience at the university level. With a unique background, including a Physics PhD, semiconductor industry R&D, predictive analytics of piston aircraft engine failure, and military leadership, Adam is able to deliver a premium flight training experience, emphasizing aeronautical decision making, safety, proficiency, and FUN. |
| Hansen, Kelly | CFI | 172, 172S | Kelly is a certified flight instructor with instrument and commercial multi-engine ratings. She discovered her passion for aviation while in high school in Northern California and is now pursuing her Aeronautical Science Degree at Embry-Riddle. When she’s not competing on the volleyball court, Kelly is dedicated to sharing her love for flying with her students |
| Ishikawa, Harry | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, 182, PA-28-180, A22LS-YSTK | There’s definitely something magical and mesmerizing about flying in the sky! Harry has been very fortunate to have that privilege since 1988, sharing the joy and excitement of flying with people of all ages as a flight instructor. Whatever your aspirations for flying might be, Harry's number one priority, after safety, is that you have fun. He just wants to be your friend in the sky! |
| Kaiser, Will | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, A22LS-YSTK | Will is a Marine veteran and CFI/II. Will is looking forward to taking on private, instrument, and commercial students as well as flight reviews and rental checkouts. |
| Kalabus, Ed | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, 182, A22LS-YSTK, A22LS-YOKE, A32, PA-28-180 | Ed is a retired airline captain and long-time resident of Prescott. He owns and flies a Cessna 140. |
 | Lancon, Jim | CFI | 172, 172S | Jim is a certified flight instructor for private pilot and commercial pilot ratings. He is also a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization privileges. Jim has been in the aviation industry for nearly 40 years and enjoys flying his Piper Arrow and teaching others the joy of flying with safety as the top priority. He and his wife moved to Prescott from San Diego in 2020. |
| Manley, Justin | CFI | 172, 172S, Redbird FMX | Justin is a Certified Flight Instuctor and a recent Aeronautics graduate at the ERAU Prescott Campus. He is now working on his Masters in Aviation Safety at the ERAU Worldwide Campus, while making a lot of flexibility for flight training, flight reviews, and discovery flights. Since he was six, Justin has a passion for aviation and he hopes to share that passion with the upcoming generation of pilots. |
| Mercy, Blake | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172, 172S | Blake has had a lifelong passion for aviation and is excited to help you accomplish your goals! His number one priority is for each flight to be safe, constructive, and fun. You might run into Blake at a local trailhead, the climbing gym, or skiing at snowbowl. |
| Moncure, Gavin | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S | Gavin is a Certified Flight Instructor from Dallas, Texas but trained in Prescott, Arizona where he discovered a passion for aviation. He is pursuing an online bachelor's degree in UAS with Embry-Riddle and has a very flexible schedule. When he is not flying, he will be enjoying his favorite activities outdoors. |
| Nielson, Ryan | CFI, CFII | 172S, PA-28-180 | Ryan is a CFI, father, and US Navy Veteran with over 10 years of experience. He has a background in avionics, aircraft maintenance, flight operations and instruction. With university education from Prescott’s own Embry-Riddle, and flight experience from Arizona to the west coast of California, he is eager to share his love of flying with you. |
| Riffe, Davis | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172, 172S, 182, PA-28-180, DA42, A22LS-YSTK, A32, Redbird FMX | Davis Riffe is a Certified Flight Instructor accepting new Private, Instrument, and Commercial students. He grew up in Washington, D.C. where he started learning to fly at the age of 9. Davis looks forward to helping students achieve their flying dreams! |
| Supergan, Rachel | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, 182, PA-28-180, A22LS-YSTK, A32 | Rachel is a certified flight instructor with an instrument rating as well as a commercial pilot certificate. Learning to fly is an epic experience that she’d love to share with you. Get ready to learn a lot and have a lot of fun! |
| Vandertoll, Hunter | CFI, CFII, MEI | 172, 172S, 182, A22LS-YSTK, DA42, PA-28-180 | Hunter is a graduate of Embry-Riddle’s 4-year Aeronautical Science Program. He grew up in Laguna Beach, CA where he was introduced to flying by his grandfather, an Air Force Veteran. Hunter is a CFI/II and MEI. He loves teaching and wants to make the learning experience as fun and safe as possible. |
| Williams, Eric | CFI, CFII | 172, 172S, Redbird | Eric did his primary flight training in Southern California as a teenager, and later earned his CFI/CFII in Scottsdale. With lots of experience around the Southwest, he loves to get his students comfortable flying in the busy airspaces we have with real world training and lots of adventure along the way. Whatever your training goals, flight training should be FUN and PRACTICAL, and Eric strives to make it so! |