About Thomas P. Turner

Flight Instructor Hall of Famer

...and Mastery of Flight's Leader!

Founder and president Thomas P. Turner holds an ATP certificate with instructor, CFII and MEI ratings, a Masters Degree in Aviation Safety, and was named 2010 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year and 2008 FAA Central Region CFI of the Year. Tom has also been accredited a Master CFI three times.

He now leads a 10,000-member aviation safety foundation. With over 5000 hours logged, including more than 3,000 as an instructor, Tom writes, lectures and instructs extensively from his home at THE AIR CAPITAL — Wichita, Kansas.

A History of Excellence

Highlights from Tom’s Illustrious Career Include:

Lead Instructor of the Bonanza Pilot Training Program

FlightSafety International

Production Test Pilot for Engine Modifications

Aviation Insurance Underwriter

Corporate Pilot and Safety Expert

Captain in the United States Air Force

Course Developer

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

A History of Excellence

Awards & Accolades

Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductee

2015

3x Master CFI

NAFI

FAA Central Region CFI of the Year

2008

National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year

2010

Masters Degree in Aviation Safety

Central Missouri State University

ATP certificate with instructor, CFII and MEI Ratings