All Colorado Flight Center instructors are certificated flight instructors (CFIs), authorized by the FAA to conduct ground and flight training. Flight training is conducted according the the policies specified in our Operations Manual. Our instructors have a wide variety of experience in primary, advanced, instrument, multi-engine, and mountain flying instruction. Additionally, we are Western Colorado's only flight school on the leading edge of cockpit and avionics technology. Ask around! You won't find another flight school that can compete with our hours, experience, and knowledge of Garmin, Bendix/King, Avidyne, Chelton, and other advanced EFIS systems. Don't spend your valuable lesson time teaching your instructor how to work your panel; come to the experts and get the most out of your flight instruction dollar.

GRAND JUNCTION:
Collin Fay	Collin began flying in 1989, and now has logged over 4000 hours of flight time, including more than 2500 hours of instruction given. His credentials include CFI, CFI-IA, AGI, and MEI. He is also a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner working under authority of the Salt Lake City FSDO. e-mail Collin
Bradley Sullivan	Bradley, a Colorado native, learned to fly in the high deserts of southern Utah. After flying recreationally for a year, he attended Pinnacle Aviation Academy in San Diego California, where he earned his advanced ratings and certificates.  He moved to Grand Junction in 2001, and has been actively involved with the local aviation community ever since. Logging over 3500 hours of dual instruction, Bradley brings his passion for flying and joy of teaching to Colorado Flight Center. e-mail Bradley
Marisa Fay	Marisa Fay founded Parkwest Air Tours in 1999 and has managed that business since its inception. A private pilot, Marisa also oversees the administrative and promotional side of Colorado Flight Center. She also is a freelance writer and has had articles published in AOPA Pilot, Pilot Getaways, and Southwest Aviator magazines. e-mail Marisa
Tina Bond	A Wyoming native, Tina loves the milder climate of the Grand Junction area. She has owned and operated her own business and knows the value of customer service. Tina loves being around the flying atmosphere because she always wanted to learn to fly, and last year, she became a private pilot! As our receptionist and front office manager, Tina will greet you at the door and will most likely be the voice on the line when you call. e-mail Tina
Roy Reece	Roy has been flying professionally since 1974, starting as a flight instructor and eventually moving into corporate aviation flying turbo-props and small jets. Ultimately, Roy flew the 727, 737 and 757 for Continental Airlines until he recently retired. Despite having his CFI, CFI-IA, MEI, ATP and Flight Engineer ratings, Roy says "I'm still learning and instructing is a great way to learn." e-mail Roy
Curtis Thomas	Curt recently moved to Colorado to enjoy the beautiful vistas and to share his passion for aviation as an educator and pilot for Colorado Flight Center. Curtis is originally from Wisconsin, where he initially began flying in 1991. After working as a geologist, he returned to his true passion and pursued a career in aviation. Curt is a dedicated pilot and educator; his credentials include CFI (Certified Flight Instructor), CFI-IA (Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane), and MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor). e-mail Curt
Nikki Bozarth	Nikki joined Colorado Flight Center in 2008. Holding an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Science, Nikki brings to the school her passion and enthusiasm for flying. She has a proven student success rate and international cross-country experience. Nikki is focused and energetic, and is able to impart to her students not only the skills for safe flying, but also a love for aviation itself. e-mail Nikki
David Blood	Dave is a recent graduate from Metropolitan State College where he received a bachelor degree in Aviation Management while flight instructing in the Denver area. His combined experience in the mountainous terrain and rural areas, as well as the fast-paced and high traffic areas around Denver, give him a wide range of experience and knowledge to pass along to his students. e-mail David
RIFLE:
Jay Cronk	Colorado resident Jay Cronk earned his first pilot certificate in 2005.  He has more than 550 hours in high-performance glass cockpit airplanes, with 700 hours total time in complex, turbo-charged, and high wing and low wing aircraft. A Florida native, he worked for Motorola and IBM on the East Coast before starting his own custom home design/build firm here in the Rockies. Jay loves to teach and, in addition to being a CFI and CFII, is a Professional Snowboard Instructor and Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor. e-mail Jay

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