Meet our Instructors

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 CFI/CFII/CPL. Travis attended the University of North Dakota where he received a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Science with an emphasis on Commercial Aviation. He is available for Discovery Flights; Private Pilot Training; Commercial Pilot Training,CFI and Instrument Training 

$70 Per Hr Primary Instruction

$80 Advanced Instruction

 Arie began his flying career at 9 years old in a discovery flight with the Civil Air Patrol. Since then, flying has been the only career on his mind. After graduating High School in Reno, he moved to Phoenix Arizona where he earned his CFI/CFII/MEI and Commercial Ratings. After achieving all of his ratings, he moved home to Reno to help others achieve their goals in Aviation. 

$70 Per Hr Primary Instruction

$80 Advanced Instruction

  Chris is a CFI who achieved all her ratings and endorsements flying in Northern Nevada.  She's a journalist by trade, but has always looked to the sky for inspiration.  A few years ago, on assignment, she had the  chance to fly in an Extra 300L during the Reno Air Races.  A couple of barrel rolls made a big impact, and the next day it was a short walk to the local flight school.  She holds two degrees from Northwestern University and worked as a reporter all over the country before finding the Sierra Nevada skies.  Chris is available for discovery flights, private pilot training,  commercial pilot training, CFI training, flight reviews and aircraft checkouts. 

$70 Per Hr

 Matt is a CFI, Advanced Ground, and Instrument Ground Instructor.  He is a third-generation pilot who started flying in northern Nevada in 2007  and has been instructing locally for the last couple years. He is  originally from Richmond, Virginia but has lived in Nevada most of his  life. Outside aviation, Matt has a BS in information technology and  works as computer engineer for a local non-profit public safety  organization. However, he far prefers the view from the flight deck over the view from his office chair. Matt flies part time for the Biggest  Little Flight School and loves helping others achieve their dreams in  aviation. There is nothing more satisfying to him than seeing the smile on a student’s face when they take to the sky for the first time. He is  available for primary flight training, flight reviews, mountain flying  instruction, and other advanced instruction.

$70 Per Hr

CFI/CFII/CPL

 CFII, AGI, ATP, MEI.   I have a passion for teaching people how to fly!  With many years of teaching experience in part 61 and 141 schools, and  airline experience. I have the knowledge, skills, and professional  background to help you achieve any and all of your aviation goals! Matt  is also a PC12 Pilot for Guardian Flight and a partner here at Biggest  Little Flight School.  $90 Per HR 

 Jason received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada and  has lived in the Truckee Meadows for 20 years.    He obtained all his  airplane ratings locally and is very familiar with the challenges  involved with flying in the mountains and high deserts.  In his spare  time, he can be found in Alaska flying the backcountry chasing rivers  for Salmon and exploring glaciers from the air.   Available for Commercial, complex and high performance ratings, BFRs, mountain flying and simulator instruction. 

$70 Per Hr Primary Instruction

$80 Advanced Instruction

Anthony is a dedicated CFI with a deep-rooted passion for aviation, sparked in 2018 by the legacy of his  grandfather, a WWII flight instructor, and his brother, an international  cargo pilot. Having earned his CFI certification, Anthony is on the verge of completing a Bachelor's in Aviation Science from Utah Valley  University.
His instructional philosophy emphasizes a balanced  approach, combining realistic scenarios with unwavering commitment to  safety. Anthony finds particular fulfillment in teaching maneuvers like  slow flight, stalls, and spins, and he places a strong emphasis on  mountain and night flying.
Beyond aviation, Anthony is an avid options trader and relishes outdoor pursuits such as sailing, tree climbing, and backpacking. He offers training in both primary and  complex flight techniques, and looks forward to assisting students in  reaching their aviation aspirations.

$70 Per Hr Primary Instruction
$80 Per Hr Advanced Instruction

Reno native Billy Haug started his flying journey out of Carson City, where he earned his Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument  Rating. With career aspirations to fly for the Reno Air National Guard alongside a legacy major airline, he continued with his Commercial  single and multiengine ratings in Southern California before returning to Reno to complete his CFI training. 

Billy  contributes his love and passion for aviation to his father, a former  Navy pilot and American Airlines captain. He has supported Billy's flying goals since he was just a young kid, from going to the Reno Air Races to watch the fighter jets, to flying around the western United States in their RV-9 experimental.

$70 Per HR Primary Instruction

$80 Per HR Advanced Instruction

 Colleen started off her Aviation journey in San Diego cleaning planes in exchange for flying time. Soon after she received a scholarship for  basketball at San Diego Christian College, and earned a BS degree in  aviation. Though she did all of her PPL, IR, and CPL in San Diego, she  earned her CFI locally here at Biggest Little Flight School. 

When she’s not flying, you can find her being unreasonably obsessed with her cats, thrifting, or out enjoying nature  

$70 Per HR Primary Instruction

$80 Per HR Advanced Instruction