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Meet Dean N. Jones

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Why Experienced Aircraft Owners Choose Dean

The constant theme of my Google Reviews reflects my clients’ satisfaction with safe, experienced, aircraft-specific expertise, while becoming instrument proficient.

Owners also appreciate a standardized process for departure, enroute and approach procedures.

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Professional Background

Air Corgi was formed after my professional career in engineering, manufacturing and quality. Companies I have worked for in leadership positions include Ford Motor Company, Hawker Beechcraft Aircraft, John Deere and Parker Aerospace.

My Mission Statement

To improve owner/pilot proficiency in the instrument flying environment by teaching beyond the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). We provide real-world training, based on over 27 years of flight instruction.

Training Approach

My background in aerospace engineering and manufacturing drives me to utilize standardized techniques and procedures in learning to “fly by instruments.” I have created simplified, repeatable and reproducible processes by which you can perform any departure, arrival and instrument approach with confidence.

Second, I teach to proficiency, not to the minimum Airman Certification Standards (ACS). My goal is to make you a safe instrument pilot, not simply to get you to pass the practical test.

Third, I can provide ground training on all required subject matter for the instrument rating. This is a significant advantage to you, as many schools only focus on flying, not the ground portion of the training. I also integrate over 27 years of flight instructing to teach “beyond the book” so you will be able to safely fly in the IFR environment.

Finally, I utilize the industry-standard Jeppesen Instrument Flight Training Manual and Syllabus along with Rod Machado’s Instrument Pilot’s Handbook. You will always know where you are in the curriculum and what is expected in every flight and ground lesson, so you can come prepared to every lesson, saving you time and money.

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