Meet Your Instructor!
Rafael Gomez
Toto Marchand
Toto Marchand
CFI, CFII, MEI
$60/hr
Complex/multi-engine $75/hr
(540) 660-2521
Rafael is originally from Colombia. He was a flight attendant before trading the ”main cabin” for the “flight deck”. He is now a professional pilot with over 1000 hours of flight experience. Teaching others to fly comes naturally to Rafael, and he’s
CFI, CFII, MEI
$60/hr
Complex/multi-engine $75/hr
(540) 660-2521
Rafael is originally from Colombia. He was a flight attendant before trading the ”main cabin” for the “flight deck”. He is now a professional pilot with over 1000 hours of flight experience. Teaching others to fly comes naturally to Rafael, and he’s very a passionate and supportive instructor with over 400 multi-engine hours. His knowledge has helped in the development of new curriculums and procedures for accelerated pilot programs. “I believe the sky should be for everyone, aviation should never be stressful but safe and fun.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. "
Toto Marchand
Toto Marchand
Toto Marchand
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Tailwheel Certified Instructor
$100/hr.
(540) 424-9842
Toto has always been fascinated by anything that can fly. He obtained advanced degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Law, and later earned his private pilot certificate while working as an Air Traffic Controller at a top European airport. After mov
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Tailwheel Certified Instructor
$100/hr.
(540) 424-9842
Toto has always been fascinated by anything that can fly. He obtained advanced degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Law, and later earned his private pilot certificate while working as an Air Traffic Controller at a top European airport. After moving to the United States, Toto pursued his professional ratings and became a Flight Instructor and is now committed to guiding others through obtaining the amazing privilege of flight. When not teaching, he is a corporate pilot for a private individual.
Toto specializes in multi-engine, complex/high performance, instrument instruction and tailwheel instruction, endorsements, and checkouts in our Cessna 140.
Timothy Caruso
Toto Marchand
Shannon Johnson
CFI, CFI Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$60/hr.
Cell: (517)282-7623
Timothy grew up around aviation, and knew he would pursue a career in flying from a young age. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with degrees in Professional Aviation and Air Traffic Control. He has worked as an
FAA Air Traffic C
CFI, CFI Seaplane, CFII, AGI, IGI
$60/hr.
Cell: (517)282-7623
Timothy grew up around aviation, and knew he would pursue a career in flying from a young age. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with degrees in Professional Aviation and Air Traffic Control. He has worked as an
FAA Air Traffic Controller and Operations Supervisor for over 21 years and has certifications in towers, TRACONs, and ARTCCs from Michigan to Colorado.
“Flying is my passion, and I thoroughly enjoy sharing that passion with others through teaching.”
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Johnson
CFI, MEI, & CFII
$60/hr.
(703) 399-0952
To fly with Shannon, please reach out directly via text or phone.
Shannon is an active-duty Air Force colonel and C-130 pilot with extensive combat experience in airdrop, dirt strip, formation, medevac, and NVG flying. He served as an instructor and evaluator pilot for the C-130 schoolhouse, teaching A
CFI, MEI, & CFII
$60/hr.
(703) 399-0952
To fly with Shannon, please reach out directly via text or phone.
Shannon is an active-duty Air Force colonel and C-130 pilot with extensive combat experience in airdrop, dirt strip, formation, medevac, and NVG flying. He served as an instructor and evaluator pilot for the C-130 schoolhouse, teaching Air Force pilots to fly the C-130, and he also flew as an instructor with the Iraqi Air Force. While stationed in his home state of Alaska, Shannon served as one of only eight pilots Air Force wide qualified to fly into “one-way sites”, gravel strips serving radar sites located in box canyons for which a go-around is not possible. Shannon is passionate about teaching, and defines his philosophy as, “Students deserve respect, and flying should be fun!”
Shannon is an Alaskan resident, has two grown sons, and lives on a sailboat in the Chesapeake.
Amanda Proctor
Shannon Johnson
Amanda Proctor
Amanda Proctor
CFI and Main Discovery Flight Pilot
$60/hr.
Our newest CFI, Amanda, has been flying since 2018. She has been running our office, managing our maintenance schedule, and helping our students for over 6 months. Before coming to KHWY she worked as an FBO lineman and airport administrator. Now she is
Amanda Proctor
CFI and Main Discovery Flight Pilot
$60/hr.
Our newest CFI, Amanda, has been flying since 2018. She has been running our office, managing our maintenance schedule, and helping our students for over 6 months. Before coming to KHWY she worked as an FBO lineman and airport administrator. Now she is joining us as a highly qualified, friendly, and detail-oriented instructor.
$60/hr.