Scottie Burge

Scottie was born in the UK and flew with the Royal Air Force for 25 years before retiring and moving to the USA. As a stay at home dad, Scottie wished to continue flying, and elected to become a CFI. He became chief pilot at a large flight school in NJ, before moving to Rochester in December, 2017. He is a CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI and has over 8,000 hours of flight time including 3,000 as an instructor. He was the only CFI in NY recognized by AOPA as a distinguished CFI in 2018, and is now the Chief Pilot at OnCore Aviation.

Ruben Alconero

Ruben is a 19,000 hour ATP pilot rated in the B-777, 767, 757, 737, A300, DC-9, BE-400, HS-125, with over 35 years of flying experience. Prior Boeing Instructor Pilot and current B737 Checkairman for a global airline, Ruben is an accomplished  CFI, CFII, MEI, tailwheel instructor, and FAAst Team member. He is also a spin and upset maneuver instructor and Pitts S1C aerobatic owner. He has a passion for flying and teaching, and when not commanding a B737 for work, you can usually find him at the local airport.

Jeff Gleason

Jeff’s been flying since 1982 and is an ATP rated pilot, a CFI, CFII, and MEI. He co-founded a 135 air charter operation. Jeff received the FAA FSDO “Good Friend Award” for “outstanding dedication and altruistic contributions to aviation safety”, the FAA Regional Administrator’s Award, and the FAA Flight Standards Regional “Good Friend Award”. Jeff serves as a Major in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary/CAP, including stints as an Instructor Pilot (IP), National Check Pilot, and Squadron Commander. Away from the airport, Jeff runs a local manufacturing company, and is also a part time college business instructor. He greatly appreciates the comradery, satisfaction and the amazing freedom flying provides.

Patrick Herrmann

Patrick started flight training at the age of 15, earning his Private Pilot Certificate at 17. Working in the aviation industry for 20 years, Patrick is ATP rated in a Learjet 60. Throughout his flying career, Patrick has volunteered with Civil Air Patrol as a Search and Rescue Mission Pilot as well as with The National Warplane Museum. Patrick is passionate about passing on aviation knowledge and history through flight instruction. ​