Fleet & Instructors
Modern aircraft. Experienced instructors. Everything you need to earn your wings.
The Fleet
Primary TrainerVan's RV-12 SLSA N239VA
The Van's RV-12 brings a modern approach to flight training. With its advanced avionics, responsive handling, excellent visibility, and efficient performance, the RV-12 gives students the opportunity to learn in an aircraft designed for today's generation of pilots.
- 2-seat / light sport
- Dynon Skyview glass cockpit
- VFR equipped
- 110 knots cruise speed
- ADS-B In — live traffic & weather in the cockpit
Coming SoonCirrus SR20 N829CD
Details on this aircraft are coming soon. Check back for updates as we continue to grow the Aviate fleet.
- 4-seat / single engine
- Cirrus Perspective avionics
- VFR & IFR equipped
- TBD
Your Instructors
Randy Annett
Randy Annett brings more than 4,500 hours of flight experience and over two decades in the professional pilot training industry to Aviate Pilot Academy. With more than 1,400 hours of dual flight instruction given across multiple aircraft, his experience extends well beyond the cockpit.
Throughout his career, Randy has provided thousands of hours of simulator, classroom, and advanced ground training, including serving as a Beechjet/Hawker 400XP Instructor and Check Airman. His instructional background also includes specialized training in areas such as Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT), Weather Radar, Cold Weather Operations, and other advanced aviation subjects.
But for Randy, flight instruction is about more than earning certificates and logging hours. He has a genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping pilots develop the knowledge, judgment, confidence, and professionalism that will serve them throughout their aviation careers. Through Aviate Pilot Academy, Randy's goal is to pass along decades of aviation and training experience while helping develop the next generation of safe, capable, and professional aviators.
Elevating Flight Training – Fly Aviate.
Omar Banuelos
Omar Banuelos brings more than 2,000 hours of flight experience to Aviate Pilot Academy as a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII).
Omar takes a relaxed, approachable style to flight training and believes learning to fly should be both enjoyable and rewarding. While he likes to keep training fun, he places a strong emphasis on safety, sound decision-making, and developing good habits from the very beginning.
His goal is to help each student become a confident, capable, and safe pilot while creating a positive training environment tailored to the individual. Omar looks forward to getting to know his students, sharing his experience, and helping them achieve their aviation goals.
Elevating Flight Training – Fly Aviate.
Lauren Taylor
Lauren Taylor is a Certified Flight Instructor with more than 530 hours of total flight time, with the majority of her experience gained in the Cirrus SR22. Her extensive time in the Cirrus platform gives her a strong understanding of the aircraft's advanced systems, avionics, performance, and operating procedures.
As Aviate Pilot Academy's Cirrus Expert, Lauren specializes in helping pilots become more knowledgeable, confident, and proficient in technically advanced Cirrus aircraft. Whether working with a pilot transitioning into a Cirrus, preparing for a flight review, or simply looking to sharpen their skills, Lauren emphasizes safe aircraft management, sound aeronautical decision-making, and real-world proficiency.
Lauren brings a modern, practical approach to flight instruction that fits perfectly with Aviate Pilot Academy's mission.
Elevating Flight Training – Fly Aviate.
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