Birmingham flight school & pilot training
Top-notch training for future pilots and instructors.
Meet the Fleet
Piper Cherokee 140
- Reliable, easy-to-fly single-engine aircraft
- Comfortable 4 seat trainer
- Widely used for flight training and time-building
- Stable handling and forgiving flight characteristics
- Instrument Certified
Diamond DA-40
- Modern, four-seat single-engine general aviation aircraft
- Excellent choice for flight training, cross-country travel, and private ownership
- Powered by a 180 hp engine with advanced Garmin avionics (G1000)
Piper Cherokee 140
- Reliable, easy-to-fly single-engine aircraft
- Comfortable 4 seat trainer
- Widely used for flight training and time-building
- Stable handling and forgiving flight characteristics
- Instrument Certified
Meet the team
Sam Horn
Chrislyn Taylor
Timothy Taylor
- Experienced pilot with a deep passion for aviation
- Airframe & Powerplant (A/P) Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) — qualified to maintain, inspect, and certify aircraft airworthiness
- Veteran — served honorably and brings discipline, leadership, and mission-focus to everything he does
- Skilled in both flying and aircraft maintenance,
- Experienced pilot with a deep passion for aviation
- Airframe & Powerplant (A/P) Mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA) — qualified to maintain, inspect, and certify aircraft airworthiness
- Veteran — served honorably and brings discipline, leadership, and mission-focus to everything he does
- Skilled in both flying and aircraft maintenance, bridging operational and technical expertise
- Known for meticulous attention to detail, safety-first mindset, and commitment to excellence
Timothy Taylor
Chrislyn Taylor
Timothy Taylor
- Private pilot with a lifelong passion for aviation
- Entrepreneur & businessman — founder and operator of multiple ventures across construction and aviation
- Aviation enthusiast — deeply involved in aircraft ownership, management, and flight training development
- Combines business leadership with hands-on aviation experience
- Known for vision, dr
- Private pilot with a lifelong passion for aviation
- Entrepreneur & businessman — founder and operator of multiple ventures across construction and aviation
- Aviation enthusiast — deeply involved in aircraft ownership, management, and flight training development
- Combines business leadership with hands-on aviation experience
- Known for vision, drive, and building aviation-focused companies from the ground up
Chrislyn Taylor
Chrislyn Taylor
Chrislyn Taylor
- Educator with a master’s degree in education
- Experienced academic and program leader — years of hands-on experience developing and leading youth education programs
- Background in curriculum development, instruction, and student mentorship
- Passionate about empowering young people through structured, purpose-driven learning
- Known for leadership, organization, and a strong commitment to student success
Mason White
Mark Crawford
Chrislyn Taylor
- Professional pilot with extensive real-world aviation experience
- Executive administration & operations specialist — experienced in managing aviation organizations and systems
- Background in aircraft and FBO logistics — coordinating scheduling, fueling, towing, maintenance flow, and customer operations
- Brings structure, efficiency, and high-l
- Professional pilot with extensive real-world aviation experience
- Executive administration & operations specialist — experienced in managing aviation organizations and systems
- Background in aircraft and FBO logistics — coordinating scheduling, fueling, towing, maintenance flow, and customer operations
- Brings structure, efficiency, and high-level organization to aviation businesses
- Known for professionalism, reliability, and smooth operational execution
Mark Crawford
Mark Crawford
Mark Crawford
- United States Marine (GySgt)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI) and Chief Flight Instructor at Pinnacle Aerospace Academy
- Highly experienced aviator with years of real-world and instructional flying experience
- Leads instructor standards, student training quality, and safety culture
- Known for discipline, professionalism, and developing confident, and capable pilots
Fisher Jones
Mark Crawford
Mark Crawford
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
- Graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Passionate about teaching and mentoring new pilots
- Focused on building safe, confident, and proficient aviators
- Emphasize strong fundamentals, decision-making, and real-world flying skills
- Known for professionalism, patience, and a student-first training approach
Niko Haung-Malin
Niko Haung-Malin
Niko Haung-Malin
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Graduate of Auburn University
- Passionate about introducing new pilots to aviation
- Focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and smooth aircraft control
- Known for a calm teaching style and clear, step-by-step instruction
- Dedicated to helping students fly safely and consistently