Bonanza Instrument Training in Utah

Dean N. Jones is an American Bonanza Society Recognized Bonanza Instructor — the only one in Utah.

An ABS Recognized Bonanza Instructor

Dean is an American Bonanza Society “Recognized Bonanza Instructor.” Tom Turner, Executive Director of the ABS Air Safety Foundation, graciously presented Dean’s certificate at AirVenture 2026, in Oshkosh.

Tom Turner presenting the certificate

Presenting standardized approach procedures at AirVenture 2026

What the Designation Required

Given 500 hours of dual instruction in technologically advanced aircraft
Completed the ABS Flight Instructor Academy, Beech Essentials Systems Training and the ABS Recognized Instructor Exam
Received three letters of recommendation from ABS members
Attained at least 100 hours of dual given in a Bonanza

Bonanza-Specific Expertise

Dean is an expert in the nuances of the Beechcraft Bonanza, including turbo-normalized engines (Western Skyways, Tornado Alley and factory installed), retractable gear failure modes, advanced avionics (G600, GFC 500, GI 275, GTN 750Xi) and Bonanza-specific instrument flying procedures.

He utilizes the ABS Initial and Recurrent Training Materials and Beech Essentials Systems Training to ensure pilots new to Beechcraft understand the systems and their operation.

This training is provided at Provo, South Valley, Salt Lake City, Bountiful and Ogden airports.

Talk to Dean

Bonanza owners: call, email, or send a few details about your aircraft and your goals.