CFTAR

✈️✈️It was a pleasure to accompany Ava Richardson to the EAA young eagles day. As a former young eagle herself, it was full circle moment flying with the pilot (Roy) that gave her first flight. Ava is giving back to the aviation community introducing the next generation of pilots to flight. ✈️✈️

Big congratulations to Nicolas Velez on earning his Private Pilot Certificate in 53 days!

Nikolas set a new CFTAR record, completing his Private Pilot training in just 53 days. From the hours he put into studying on the ground to the confidence and control he showed every time he got behind the controls, he earned every bit of it.

His training has already taken him well beyond the local area too, including a cross-country flight all the way to Mississippi, gaining some serious real-world experience along the way. Not a bad way to start an aviation career

We’re excited to see where you take it next!

Want to become a pilot?

The James C. Ray Aviation Scholarship can provide up to $12,000 toward earning your Private Pilot Certificate.

If you’re interested in flight training or want to learn more about the scholarship, stop by CFTAR at Marco Island Executive Airport and talk with any of our CFIs.
Aaron Tregae CFII +1 (239)-692-2135
Jose Gonzalez CFI +1 (239)-234-8071
📍 2005 Mainsail Dr, Naples, FL 34114
🌐 cftar.org

Want to become a pilot?

The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship can provide up to $12,000 toward earning your Private Pilot Certificate.

If you’re interested in flight training or want to learn more about the scholarship, stop by CFTAR at Marco Island Executive Airport and talk with any of our CFIs.
Aaron Tregae CFII +1 (239)-692-2135
Jose Gonzalez CFI +1 (239)-234-8071
📍 2005 Mainsail Dr, Naples, FL 34114
🌐 cftar.org

✈️🎉 SHE DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS, KRYSTAL! 🎉✈️

After putting in some SERIOUS work—especially these last two weeks—Krystal has officially earned her Private Pilot Certificate! 🧑‍✈️🏆

The hard work, dedication, and determination paid off! We couldn’t be more proud of you, Krystal. Welcome to the pilot family! 🚀✈️

Congratulations from all of us at CFTAR! ❤️✈️

✈️🎉 SHE DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS, KRYSTAL! 🎉✈️

After putting in some SERIOUS work—especially these last two weeks—Krystal has officially earned her Private Pilot Certificate! 🧑‍✈️🏆

The hard work, dedication, and determination paid off! We couldn’t be more proud of you, Krystal. Welcome to the pilot family! 🚀✈️

Congratulations from all of us at CFTAR! ❤️✈️

A successful Fly Day for the Lely High School aviation students

Studying aviation in the classroom, we gave these students the chance to take what they’ve learned and experience it from a whole new perspective.

For some, this is the beginning of the path to the flight deck. For others, it’s the start of a future turning wrenches and building a career as an A&P. Either way, the next generation of aviation is already putting in the work.

We’re excited to see where they take it from here.

Huge congratulations to Braden on taking this major step in his journey. Nothing beats that first time flying the pattern with nobody in the right seat! We’re excited to see you keep building on this milestone as you work toward earning your Private Pilot Certificate.

Congratulations, Mon! ✈️🎉

After overcoming many challenges and a long journey, Mon Albert Duco has officially earned his Private Pilot Certificate! His perseverance and determination never wavered, and today all of us are incredibly proud to celebrate this accomplishment with him.

Congratulations, Mon — you earned it! 🧑‍✈️✈️

✈️ Congratulations to Jose Rodriguez on earning his CFI certificate! ✈️

Jose persevered, worked incredibly hard, and never gave up. He’s already been giving back by volunteering his time to help teach ground lessons to other students. That instruction was incredibly helpful to many students that are reading this right now. All of us at CFTAR is incredibly proud of him!!

He truly deserves every opportunity that comes his way. Proud to call him a fellow instructor—congratulations, Jose! 👏✈️