Paso Robles Airport 4740 Wing Way Paso Robles, CA 93446
Cassidy Kuden CFI
Cassidy is a product of a full time FAR Part 141 pilot training academy. She is very production driven and will move you through your private pilot training as efficiently and quickly as you want to go. Don't worry. You will still have a lot of fun along the way. She can also provide commercial instruction, flight reviews for certificated pilots, and introductory flights for those that are looking into options in the world of aviation.
Carson Beckett CFI, CFII, MEI
Carson comes to us after a stint as a long range ferry pilot. He trained in a Part 141 environment and is now enjoying the slower and more personalized pace of instruction with students in our Part 61 school. He can help you with primary, commercial, instrument training, flight reviews, and scenic flights.
Brad Eaton CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Rumor has it that Brad actually taught Lindberg how to fly. After serving in the US Air Force, Brad flew for Flying Tigers Air Freight and migrated to FedEx after the companies merged. During his professional career he served as a line captain, check airmen, and standards manager. Here in Paso Robles, Brad has taken on some of our younger students but still commits aviation with anyone who shares the love of flight. When he is not training new pilots, he enjoys flying his fully restored 1942 Stearman biplane.
Alexandra McGill, CFI
Alex is a great example of what you can accomplish at Air Paso. She has done Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Certified Flight Instructor training with us and is now ready to start you on your flight training journey. Alex is full time at the flight school and is up for flying on almost any schedule.
Torin Kringel CFI, CFII, MEI
Torin is the product of an intensive Part 141 school for both training and teaching. He has made the Part 61 transition and enjoying giving his students the personalized attention they need. He provides primary, instrument, and commercial training as well as instruction in our AATD simulator.
Sonjia Johnson CFI, CFII, MEI, CCIP
Sonjia is a Paso Robles native and former corporate charter pilot. She specializes in instrument training but also has a wealth of experience with primary students. She is also a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot. Sonjia is one of the most active instructors on the field and would love to help you achieve your aviation goals.
Kendall Pearson CFI, CFII, MEI, Tailwheel
Kendall trained in the Bay Area, flying in the congested San Francisco airspace as a student and an instructor. He is available for primary and instrument training as well as tailwheel transitions. His primary goal is to produce safe pilots that always remember flying is fun!
Richard Wallis CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Richard flys professionally for a major airline but keeps his finger on the pulse of general aviation here in Paso Robles. His vast experience can help you achieve your goals whether they are becoming a private pilot or pursuing an aviation career.
Lydia Stanley CFI/CFII/Tailwheel
Lydia started her flight training with Air Paso and has now secure a job flying cargo as a professional pilot! As a CFI she has sent multiple successful candidates to their check rides in the past year. Get in touch if you are looking for private, commercial instrument instruction, or your tailwheel endorsement.