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Flying Panthers
Flight School & Flying Club

Our Instructors

Recommended instructor rates (payable directly to your instructor): $30/hr primary, $40/hr advanced

Phil Cypret

Phil Cypret. FPFS’s Chief Flight Instructor - CFII, MEI, Seaplane, Rotorwing, A&P. Ground School Instructor Private and Instrument. Over 5,000 hours single-engine.

Available for:

  • Private Pilot Training
  • Instrument Flight Training
  • Commercial Flight Training
  • Biannual Flight Review
  • Discovery Flights

Grace Pan

I began my aviation journey right here at FPFS in 2021, and it's been an unforgettable adventure ever since. I’m excited to spread the joy of flying and share the wisdom I’ve picked up along the way. Let’s work together to make your aviation dreams come true.

Available for:

  • Discovery Flights

  • Private Pilot Training

  • Commercial Flight Training

  • Biannual Flight Reviews

Tenley Ong

Hi! I'm Tenley and I'm a CFII!

If I'm not flying, I'm probably restoring my RV-6, cycling, writing, skiing, or on an adventure somewhere. There have been so many people who have helped guide me, and I want to do the same for others. Let me know how I can help with your flight training, or if you have any questions regarding scholarships, next steps, or just stuff about life in general.

Available for:

  • Discovery Flights
  • Private
  • Instrument
  • Commercial
  • Tailwheel
  • Mock Check Rides
  • Flight Reviews

Uday Gangavath

Uday Gangavath is a certified flight instructor with instrument rating. He shares a deep compassion in enabling someone’s dream of flying, born in a land of diverse culture, India, pursued his dream of flying in the United States made him well versed in flying with fellow pilots from all over the world understanding a much broader cultural aspect of Aviation. His relentless love for aviation keeps him on his toes to attend and deal with the hurdles faced by his students.

Available for:

  • Private Pilot Training
  • Instrument Flight Training
  • Commercial Flight Training
  • Biannual Flight Review
  • Discovery Flights
  • Mock Check Rides

Chris Klevesahl

Former FAA Control Tower / Radar Approach Control Air Traffic Controller. I’ve moved over to the cockpit side of flying to share my experiences and knowledge in aviation.

Ratings Held:

  • Commercial
  • Instrument
  • Multi engine
  • CFI

Available for:

  • Discover Flights
  • Pre-Solo
  • Private
  • Commercial
  • Instrument

Tom Jones

I’ve been fascinated with all things aerospace since an early age. I’m a retired navy pilot and lead the Aerospace Museum as my main job. I’m happy to share many years of flying knowledge and help you toward your flying goals.

CFII, MEII, CFII-Helicopter, Comm ASEL, ATP MEL, ATP Helicopter, Multiple type ratings. Over 4,300 hours – multiple aircraft categories.

Available for:

  • Instrument Flight Training
  • AMEL / MEII
  • Helicopter Flight Training
  • Flight Reviews
  • Discovery Flights