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John.Raatz Last Visit: 05.18.2008

Hi! My name is John Raatz and I would like to offer my services to you as a pilot and flight instructor. My training method emphasizes safety and professionalism and I expect each student to take flying seriously and have a genuine desire to learn the required material. About me: I hold a Certified Flight Instructor license for single and multi-engine aircraft as well as a Commercial Pilot certificate with a Fairchild Metroliner type rating. I can provide tail wheel instruction, high altitude endorsement training, and mountain flying instruction. My 2,200 hours of flight experience includes over 600 hours of flight instruction, over 820 hours pilot in command with Colorado based air freight company, and over 620 hours as pilot in command of a multi-engine turboprop. I thoroughly enjoy general aviation and have a strong desire to help anyone willing to do what it takes to earn their pilot certificate. Feel free to call me any time at 1-602-690-1348.

I'm located in Mesa, Arizona

Certificates:    Flight Instructor and Pilot.

Certificate Levels:   Commercial.

Certificate Ratings:    Airplane Multiengine Land, Airplane Single Engine Land, Turbopropeller Powered and Instrument Airplane.

Flight Instruction Rate:   $45.00 Private License, $50.00 All Other Certificates

Ground Instruction Rate:   $45.00 Private License, $50.00 All Other Certificates

Instruction Plane:   Cessna 150, C-172, C-182, Piper PA-28 Warrior and Archer, Piper PA-23 Apache, and Aeronca 7DC Champ

Airplane Rental Rate:   Varies depending on airport

Instruction Material:    Jeppesen, Gleim, FAA and My own materials.

Airline Experience:   1,000+ Hours Single-Pilot Part 135 All Weather Cargo - Extensive Summer & Winter Mountain Flying Experience (Cessna 404 and Fairchild Metroliner)

Associations:   Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA).

Operate Airports:   Falcon Field, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, Scottsdale, and Chandler

Educational Background
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Busienss Administration. I am currently working on my MBA from ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business.

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