Mark J. Holt, a major airline pilot, soloed at age sixteen, has logged over 20,000 hours and holds an ATP pilot certificate with Boeing 757/767, Airbus 319/320/321, and BAE Jetstream 41 type ratings and a Flight Engineer (Turbojet) certificate. Mark has extensive flight and ground school instructing experience and service as a check airman. He also co-authored
The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual.
Phillip J. Poynor, J.D., holds an ATP pilot certificate, has been captain qualified on Part 135 carriers, has taught courses on air carrier operations, advanced systems, and aviation safety, and is an aviation attorney. His awards include FAA/Industry 2001 National Flight Instructor of the Year, National Air Transportation Association Excellence in Pilot Training Award, and New York State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.