Front Range Flight School Instructors

We are proud to have a diverse and extremely talented team of flight instructors for your flight training.

From basic flight instruction to commercial and multi-engine, our passionate instructors are here for our students but do it in such a way where we take the student’s needs and requirements as priority.

We ensure that every student or pilot is taught and guided in such a way where aviation becomes second nature in a safe and practical way.

  • Alex Toussaint flight instructor

    Alex Toussaint

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

  • ben benjamin elfert flight instructor

    Ben Elfert

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Bob Brown

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Brent delehoy flight instructor

    Brent Delehoy

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, Commercial

  • Brian Eaton owner flight instructor

    Brian Eaton

    Owner

    Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Brooks Wight

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • burt eaton flight instructor

    Burt Eaton

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Caleb Sheehan

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

  • Cassandra Maniak

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Chris Christopher worthey flight instructor

    Chris Worthey

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Colton Wrightsman

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

  • Jarrett English

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, AGI

  • Kyle Houseworth

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

  • Matt Matthew haag flight instructor

    Matt Haag

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Michael Colbert flight instructor

    Michael Colbert

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

  • mike Michael Dennis flight instructor

    Mike Dennis

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

  • Murray hawthorn flight instructor

    Murray Hawthorne

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, AGI

  • Niko Stathopoulos

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

  • Paul Meyer

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI

  • Ryan Kwiatkowski

    Flight Instructor

    CFI

  • Tim sale flight instructor

    Tim Sale

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI, Mountain, Tailwheel

  • wade wood flight instructor

    Wade Wood

    Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII

Alex Toussaint flight instructor

Alex Toussaint

Flight Instructor

Alex Toussaint comes to Front Range Flight School with 15 years of aviation instruction and knowledge. Alex is currently employed at the Aviation Department of the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He is the Lab Coordinator for the World Indoor Airport, managing all the aviation related simulators and equipment that is keep within the aviation department. Alex has an extended background in aviation being a chief pilot for a local flight school, a Part 135 On Demand Operation. He was also a corporate pilot for a local Denver company. His passion with aviation shows when he is teaching the art of flying to new and former students.

ben benjamin elfert flight instructor

Ben Elfert

Flight Instructor

Ben began flying 20+ years ago when he started Navy Flight Training. After 20 years of primarily flying the P-3C Orion and T-34C Mentor, he took his military instructing experience and brought it over to the general aviation side in 2016. His favorite part about being a flight instructor is partaking in the miracle of flight and seeing the joy in others as they progress through training and gain new skills.

* General Aviation Flight Instructor-6 years
* 20 years military flight experience
* ATP & CFII-MEI
* Currently: B737 First Officer – United Airlines

Bob Brown

Flight Instructor

* General Aviation Flight Instructor-43 years
* United Airlines Instructor: B757/767/777-23 years
* Former FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
* ATP & CFII-MEI
* Corporate & Charter Pilot: 16 years
* Currently: B757/767 Captain – United Airlines

Brent delehoy flight instructor

Brent Delehoy

Flight Instructor

Brent first received flight instruction in January 1997. He then went on to earn his Private, Instrument, Commercial and Instructor rating. In his free time, he loves everything aviation, Jeeps, motorcycles and traveling. He often can be found in his shop working on a Jeep or a motorcycle.

Lets go Fly!
Brian Eaton owner flight instructor

Brian Eaton

Owner

It continues to be his pleasure to operate as Chief Pilot of Front Range Flight School where people can come together and be around like minded individuals who are passionate about aviation and work to help each become better pilots.

Whether it is seeing a young person mature in front of him as they learn what it means to be a pilot, or hearing an adult student who has flown their first solo thank him for helping to realize a lifelong dream it is these experiences that will continue to drive his and our passion for aviation at Front Range Flight School.

Brooks Wight

Flight Instructor

Brooks’ first flight was with his dad when he was 14, however it wasn’t until after he graduated high school that he went to Raleigh, North Carolina to receive his official training.

Brooks is a CFI, CFII, and MEI who loves sharing his passion for aviation with others.

In his free time you can find Brooks hiking, rock climbing, snowboarding or basically anything having to do with the outdoors.

burt eaton flight instructor

Burt Eaton

Flight Instructor

As a retired airline pilot, Burt has many years of experience, and is now able to fly as a hobby and help others achieve their dreams of flying as well. Burt has been type rated in the following aircraft: B-737, B-757/ 767, BA-3100, and F27.

Caleb Sheehan

Flight Instructor

Cassandra Maniak

Flight Instructor

Cassandra Maniak began her aviation career in 2017 as a flight attendant for SkyWest Airlines. It was there she fell in love with the aviation lifestyle but knew that her place was on the other side of the flight deck door as a pilot.

After 3 years, she went on professional leave from SkyWest so she can get her ratings and hours, then return to the commercial industry as a pilot.

Now, Cassandra has her CFI, CFII, & MEI, and is spending her time sharing her love of flying with others.

Whether you are a brand new pilot, or are seasoned and just want a refresher or a flight review, Cassandra is happy to help you on your aviation journey.

Note: This instructor does not support text messaging at this time.

Chris Christopher worthey flight instructor

Chris Worthey

Flight Instructor

Chris learned to fly and obtained the majority of his ratings between 2005-2007. When the 2008 financial crisis occurred, his career aspirations changed and he became an Air Traffic Controller with the FAA. Chris currently works at Centennial Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and loves “controlling the chaos”. Chris is a CFI and CFII and loves helping future aviators achieve their goals! In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and their border collie/basset hound named Aspen.

Colton Wrightsman

Flight Instructor

Colton was born and raised in Castle Rock, CO. and graduated from MSU Denver in 2023. Colton fell in love with aviation at just 5 years and knew that this was his ultimate dream.

In 2020, Colton began his journey to achieve ratings and certifications through Front Range Flight School and is thrilled to be a part of the flight instructor team.

Colton has his Commercial ASEL, Instrument rating, and is a certified flight instructor (initial) plus has his CFI-I add-on.

Colton is eager to provide excellent instruction on behalf of the flight school and along side his fellow flight instructors.

Jarrett English

Flight Instructor

Born in Daytona Beach, Florida, Jarrett joined the Navy after high school.

After 8 years in the Navy and seeing the world, he decided to pursue his dream of aviation.

He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated with a degree in Aeronautical Science along with his Commercial ASEL – AMEL certificate with an Instrument Rating.

Upon graduation, he chose to move here to Colorado.

Jarrett received his CFI and AGI in 2022. During his free time, he enjoys golfing, exploring the mountains, and going to concerts.

Kyle Houseworth

Flight Instructor

Kyle’s aviation career began on April Fool’s Day, 2021. After graduating from CU Boulder in 2019 with degrees in English and Philosophy, he worked as a magazine editor in the health and wellness space for 3 years. The desire to try something new pushed him to receive his Private Pilot’s License in April 2022, and the journey continued as he received his Instrument Rating, Commercial Single Engine Land, and CFI certificates throughout 2022 and early 2023.
When he’s not flying, you can find him hiking 14ers, rock climbing, or cycling.
Matt Matthew haag flight instructor

Matt Haag

Flight Instructor

Michael Colbert flight instructor

Michael Colbert

Flight Instructor

Michael was born in Southern California but grew up and spent the majority of his life here in Colorado. He’s a Navy veteran, which is where his love for aviation began and has continued outside of the service and is also a full time student at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Michael has a commercial single and multi engine license with instrument rating. He recently got his instructor certificates to include CFII with MEI on the way. He’s stoked to be here at Front Range and is ready to start teaching.

mike Michael Dennis flight instructor

Mike Dennis

Flight Instructor

I started flying in 2007 as a full-time flight student. In 2008 I got my CFI rating and instructed for the next year. I also became a driver’s ed instructor where I specialized in training autistic students. I am working to get into the airlines. I enjoy teaching and getting students to improve their flying skills.

Murray hawthorn flight instructor

Murray Hawthorne

Flight Instructor

A native of Michigan, following ROTC and an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, Murray’s aviation career started as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army back in 1987. After 10 years, 1,000+ flight hrs, service at USAAVNC as a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter CFII, and promotion to the rank of Major, he decided to leave active duty Army aviation in exchange for a career in the medical device manufacturing industry. His interest in aviation reignited 15 years later when he added ASEL credentials to his Commercial RW and CFII certificates. His ASEL cross country day, night, IMC experience exceeds 60,000 NM with destinations including Naples Fl, Rutland VT, Mackinaw Island MI, Anchorage AK, Bellingham WA, Santa Ana CA, and over 60 airports in between. He says he added the AGI and IGI ratings to his Ground Instructor Certificate “just for the fun of it.”

Niko Stathopoulos

Flight Instructor

[bio coming soon!]

Paul Meyer

Flight Instructor

Raised in Connecticut, Paul’s first flight was in a glider out of Randall Airport in New York after Soloing at 16, Paul did what the instructors at the gliderport said he would and got into cars and motorcycles. It wasn’t until after studying physics in college that he returned to aviation.
He has spent most of his time flying in central Florida and Colorado.
He is a CFI, CFII and MEI.
He loves all things mechanical and spends his free time learning new and sometimes less than useful skills.

Ryan Kwiatkowski

Flight Instructor

Ryan grew up most of his life in Colorado enjoying the mountain trails and fly fishing streams (which he loves to do both). After graduating college in 2020 and realizing aviation was the desired path, Ryan began his flying career at 26 with a discovery flight out of Front Range Flight School, where he accomplished his initial Private Pilot license.

After his initial license, Ryan spent 8 months achieving his Instrument Rating, Commercial License and Certified Flight Instructor Certificate through ATP, an accelerated flight program. Having completed the flight program, he now continues doing what he’s come to love by helping others share in their passions for fun and safe aviation.

Tim sale flight instructor

Tim Sale

Flight Instructor

Tim Sale has been flying in the Rockies for almost 40 years. His first mountain experience was in a Piper J-3 Cub. The J-3 Cub is grossly underpowered and flying one in the mountains takes a lot of skill.

Tim’s students come from all over the USA and Canada to learn how to fly in the Rockies.

His approach is to teach pilots how to safely fly in the mountains, not just over them.

Tim will develop your skills on how to extract the maximum performance from your aircraft and use the terrain conditions in the mountains to their greatest extent.

wade wood flight instructor

Wade Wood

Flight Instructor

Wade Wood first received his pilot license back in 1978. Over the course of the next two years he received his commercial license, instrument rating and his instructor rating. Wade then worked as an air traffic controller for the next twenty-five years at the Denver AARTC (Denver Center). After retiring in 2007, Wade decided to return to flight instruction and received his Instrument Instructor rating. Wade Wood holds ASEL Instructor rating and Instrument Instructor rating.

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Front Range Flight School
at Colorado Air and Space Port (KCFO)
37501 Cessna Way
Watkins, CO. 80137
Phone: (720) 646-2350
info@frontrangeflightschool.com
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