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Our Chief Flight Instructor
John Whitford is our Chief Flight Instructor. As his name may suggest, John has been flying in airplanes since he was a child. His first formal flight lesson was in 1967, but his age prevented him from soloing until 1974. After reaching the FAA required minimum age he obtained his Private Pilot Certificate. Over the years John has added a Commercial Pilot Certificate and his Flight Instructor Rating with Instrument Privileges. He has also been through Garmin G1000 training at the Cessna Aircraft factory in Independence, Kansas. John has accumulated several thousand hours of flight experience as a Flight Instructor right here in Central New York. He also has extensive experience flying aerial banners, giving scenic rides, flying for aerial imaging and in airshow performances. You can be confident that John's background and experience allows him to provide the best training possible whether you are aspiring to a Sport Pilot Certificate or a Flight Instructor Rating and anything in between!
John Whitford is our Chief Flight Instructor. As his name may suggest, John has been flying in airplanes since he was a child. His first formal flight lesson was in 1967, but his age prevented him from soloing until 1974. After reaching the FAA required minimum age he obtained his Private Pilot Certificate. Over the years John has added a Commercial Pilot Certificate and his Flight Instructor Rating with Instrument Privileges. He has also been through Garmin G1000 training at the Cessna Aircraft factory in Independence, Kansas. John has accumulated several thousand hours of flight experience as a Flight Instructor right here in Central New York. He also has extensive experience flying aerial banners, giving scenic rides, flying for aerial imaging and in airshow performances. You can be confident that John's background and experience allows him to provide the best training possible whether you are aspiring to a Sport Pilot Certificate or a Flight Instructor Rating and anything in between!
Our Training Aircraft
1969 172K with 180 HP
IFR Equipped
Dual NavComs
Approach Certified GPS
Transponder with Encoder
Certificates and Ratings Available
Private Pilot - Recreational Pilot - Sport Pilot
Instrument Rating - Commercial Pilot Certificate - Certified Flight Instructor
Please call for current training rates
1969 172K with 180 HP
IFR Equipped
Dual NavComs
Approach Certified GPS
Transponder with Encoder
Certificates and Ratings Available
Private Pilot - Recreational Pilot - Sport Pilot
Instrument Rating - Commercial Pilot Certificate - Certified Flight Instructor
Please call for current training rates
Whitford Airport (B16)
Our goal at Whitford Airport is to train safe competent pilots using time proven training methods. The Whitford training experience has many advantages that allow the student Access to all facets of training while saving time and money.
Whitford Airport is a non controlled airport so you don't waste time and money on the ground waiting for your turn to taxi and take off.
Whitford Airport is close to many major airports which allows the student to train in multiple classes of airspace and varied training situations
The chief flight instructor is also the owner of the airport giving the student unique access to all the airport's amenities.
The aircraft used in training is the time proven Cessna 172. This aircraft has been the staple of flight training for over 50 years.
Rest assured that your training at Whitford Airport will be a great experience and prepare you to be a safe, proficient and competent pilot. We look forward to hearing from you.
