Richard E. Hess AV L-39
About Your Instructor:
I’ve been an instructor or flight examiner since 1979. I’ve performed these duties in everything from T-37s, T-38s, C-141s, B-757s and B-767s. I’ve also been extremely active as a basic CFI and warbird instructor in Yak-52s, CJ-6s and L-39s.
I’m an airline captain yet I still average nearly 400 hours per year in GA aircraft and warbirds. It’s obvious that flying is my first and last love. I receive such pleasure watching someone learn to fly a warbird well, with focused precision, the way these aircraft were intended to be flown.
I’ve been blessed
with learning to fly in the U.S. military. With my background, I feel
an obligation to do my best to impart that sense of purpose and
professionalism that so characterizes a military pilot.
Flight Experience:
Military Aircraft - 8000 Hrs: T-37, T-38, A-10, F-15, C-141 (IP/EP in 37,38 and 141) Chief of Stan/eval
Squadron CC
Civilian Aircraft - 9000 Hours in most single and light twins. Formerly instructor and FAA designee in B-757/ 767
SMTPA (Aircraft) -
380 hours in AV-L29, AV- L39
Instruction/Examination Experience:
Military Aircraft - IP in T-37 and T-38 (2000 Hours). IP/EP in C-141
Civilian Aircraft - IP and APD on B-757/767 for three years
SMTPA (Aircraft) - Extensive flight and instructor experience in L-39 to include basic checkouts, aerobatics and formation training up to and including mass airshow formations.
Airman Flight Certificates Held:
ATP Multi, Commercial single-engine, CFI single-engine. F/E
Special Qualifications:
FAST IP, CJAA presentations and articles
Contact Information:
Home: (770) 388-7992
Cellular: (404) 964-4885
Address: 17 Standard Court
Cartersville, GA 30121