Aircraft

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Beth has 36 years of experience as a flight instructor and 33 years as owner/operator of Pilot's Choice Aviation.  She has accumulated 27,000 hours instructing.  Beth has the unique ability to present knowledge and practical ability of flying in different ways.  

Involvement with the aviation community extends to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF),  where she fly's a B-25 and also bringing knowledge of aviation to the younger crowd.

Certificates: ATP,with a B-25 Type Rating

CFI, CFII, MEI, CFIG 

 Chuck had a 20 year career in the Air Force flying and instructing in the KC-135 (B-707).  He refueled fighter, transport, and reconnaissance aircraft in SE Asia and Europe.  After retiring from the Air Force, Chuck moved to Austin and has been a weekend instructor at Pilot’s Choice since 1996.  He’s owned an Archer and a Cutlass, and currently owns a Warrior.  He has over 5,000 hours and his ATP, CFI, CFII, and MEI. 

Glenn completed his Commercial certificate, CFI and CFI Instrument at Pilots Choice and enjoys helping people achieve the title 'Pilot In Command'. When not instructing he also volunteers as a Search and Rescue Mission Pilot for the Civil Air Patrol. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has been flying since 2013.

CFI, CFII

 Conrad had a 27 year career in the Army flying and instructing in Helicopter.  He flew Scout /Attack helicopters and Lift helicopters in Asia, Europe and the US. After retiring from the Army, Conrad moved to Austin and obtained his CFI and CFII for airplanes at Pilot’s Choice. Conrad is a graduate of University of Tennessee Space Institute with a Master of Science in Aviation Systems. He has amassed over 5,000 hours in helicopter and airplanes. Conrad enjoys teaching and helping people attain their dream of flying 

 Austin began flight training in 2014 at TSTC in Waco because he couldn’t think of any job that could be better than flying planes. As he trained he became more interested in the general aviation side of flying and Georgetown was the perfect place for it. He began teaching at Pilot’s Choice in 2018 and has loved every hour of it.  

Dan has been an instructor at Pilot’s Choice since January 2020. Before beginning a career in aviation Dan was a mechanical designer and served over 8 years in the US Army Reserves as a combat engineer. Dan moved to Texas in 2011 and completed his training locally in Georgetown. He has flown archers all over Texas and in seven others states. He loves flying and is ready to share that passion no matter if you’re a seasoned veteran or just getting started. 

Rated:  CFI, CFII, MEI

 Sam Hinze is lead mechanic at Pilots Choice Aviation. He graduated from TSTC Waco in 2012 with an associate in aviation maintenance, holding his A&P.  Sam comes to Pilot's Choice Aviation with comprehensive experience in maintenance with his previous jobs including Gulfstream Aviation and a Flight School in College Station.

 Christopher Branham has been an assistant mechanic at PCA since 2018 working towards his A&P license. He graduated from Georgetown High school in 2019.  He was a part of the Tango Flight program at Eastview High School where he helped build an RV-12.  He is an active member of the Devil Dog Squadron maintaining the airplane and assisting at airshows. He achieved his Private Pilot’s certificate in January 2020 at Pilot’s Choice Aviation. 

 During the night Wildcat is the Security Guard protecting the aircraft in the hangar.  During the day time hours between naps she is Quality Control for PCA mechanics.   Wild Cat was transported to Georgetown from a warehouse in Iowa.  Had a short period of time playing mother to 4 adorable kittens.  She is now back on the job whole heartily.  However check before you yell clear...she might just be under the airplane making sure it is ready to fly.....