Hi my name is Ethan, I am a CFI-I from southwest Michigan! I’m 21 years old and I’ve been flying for three years. Outside of Aviation I enjoy watching sports, going to the gym, hiking, and traveling. I currently work part at a small fight school, flying the Cessna 172 and 150, I also have a lot of experience in Diamond aircraft as well. My future goals for Aviation are to fly a jet for a business or an airline one day!
Education
Paw Paw High School
High School Diploma September 2, 2019 - May 22, 2023
New Horizons Aviation
Private Pilot July 24, 2023 - November 2, 2023 Part 61 PPL ASEL
Phoenix East Aviation
Part 141 Professional Pilot Program III November 21, 2023 - May 13, 2025 Part 141 Instrument
Part 141 Commercial ASEL
Part 61 CFI initial
New Horizons Aviation
CFI-I add on June 16, 2026 - August 6, 2025 Part 61 CFI instrument add on
Midwest Corporate Air
Commercial Multi engine add on May 11, 2026 - May 25, 2026 Part 61 Commercial multi add on
Work Experience
Caddie
Top Golf USA April 13, 2026 - February 2, 2024 Responsible for non Alcoholic drink services, support staff for Bartenders and Servers.
Generalist
Sunray Restoration - May 15, 2026 I currently help out the auto shop with anything from cleaning, landscaping, operating equipment, to just doing basic vehicle service for customers.
Flight Instructor
Plainwell Aviation and Stem - Present I currently Flight Instruct part time here for Private and Instrument students. I also teach ground school, and help with youth pilot summer camps!
Highlights
High Altitude Endorsement
September 7, 2025 Jet Blue ATOP
Complex Endorsement
May 24, 2026 Complex on DA-42
Aircraft Experience
C-172
- Time in Type: 304.9 hrs
DA-40
- Time in Type: 54.6 hrs
C-150
- Time in Type: 63.1 hrs
DA-42
- Time in Type: 15.8 hrs
PA-23
- Time in Type: 3 hrs
PA-28
- Time in Type: 2.5 hrs