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Flight Instructors

Certificated Flight Instructors.

At PCA we do things a little differently. Aside from flying the most modern, safe, and reliable aircraft, we also allow you to pick your own flight instructor. Each of the Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) listed here meets PCA standards and is current and qualified to instruct in the aircraft listed in their profiles. They work as independent contractors and set their own hourly rates.
Feel free to contact them to discuss your aviation goals or reach out to PCA staff and we can help you get started.

30+ Certified
5.0/5 Rating
Flight instructor Dana at Prop Culture Aviation

Dana Tschirley

CFI · CFII · MEI

Dana brings over 20 years of military and civilian aviation experience to Prop Culture. She began her aviation journey as a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot in the Air National Guard before transitioning to the C-17 Globemaster III in the Air Force Reserves. Aside from being an energetic mother of five, marathon runner, and mountain biker, she is dedicated, patient, and exceptionally fun to fly with.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
IFR
Night
Mountain
Matt, Prop Culture Aviation team member

Matt Downs

CFI · CFII · MEI · ATP

Matt is a 30 year aviation veteran who started flying at the age of 16. From the Lear jet 35, C-17 to the B-737, Matt has been all over the world in many different aircraft. He’s currently a Captain at Southwest Airlines. Matt is an avid surfer, mountain biker, skier, kiteboarder; if it’s an outside activity he probably does it. Passionate about life and aviation, he’s excited to share his aviation experience with everyone.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
IFR
Night
Mountain
Chris Bloomer instructor

Chris Bloomer

CFI · CFII · MEI

Chris has been in and around aviation his whole life; from routine crossings of the Atlantic as a child to being a flight instructor for multiple years. When not flying you can find him skiing, which he also teaches, or watching Tottenham Hotspur, where he holds a season ticket.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
IFR
Night
Mountain
Noman Abdulla Prop Culture Aviation and Maintenance

Noman Abdulla

CFI · AGI · IGI · Spin Instructor
Noman is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), and Spin Instructor dedicated to helping pilots become safe, confident, and capable aviators. Flying since 2022, he provides Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and spin training. His instruction focuses on building strong aeronautical knowledge, sound decision-making, and the confidence needed to succeed on the checkride and beyond.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
Night
Spin Training
Adam DiPetrillo, Prop Culture Aviation team member

Adam DiPetrillo

CFI
Adam served in the US Army and Air Force for 20 years as a Cyber Warfare Officer developing programs to defend military and civilian critical infrastructure at home and abroad. He holds a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Brown University. In addition to being a CFI, Adam is a high school baseball umpire, substitute teacher and runs a local custom woodworking company. Adam is a devoted baseball fan, global traveler, avid cyclist, skier, hiker and gardener.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
Night
Eric Curl

Eric Curl

CFI · CFII
Eric is a retired engineer from Boeing, where he enjoyed crawling around nooks and crannies of airplanes under various stages of construction to solve manufacturing problems. Now he enjoys teaching flying and is amazed to earn money doing that! When he’s not flying he likes to hike, dance, and teach folk-dancing. As a flight instructor, Eric is impressed with what he learns from the students as well as from the process of teaching and uses a collaborative approach to instructing.

Allowable PCA Checkouts:

Basic Aircraft
IFR
Night