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Ray Sanino - Owner / Operator

Ray brings over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry to the North Texas Flight Academy. After earning his pilot license in 1980, he entered military flight training in the United States Air Force. He gained international flight experience as a C-141 aircraft commander and instructor pilot. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California's Safety & Mishap Investigation School and has been an active member and manager of numerous flight schools and flying clubs. Ray currently is a corporate pilot and instructor in the Lear 60 and Challenger 300 & 604. He lives in Denton with his wife Anita, who is the Associate Dean's Administrative Assistant for the College of Nursing at Texas Woman's  University in Denton TX. Ray and Anita have high hopes, the energy, and experience to make participation at the North Texas Flight Academy (NTFA) a rewarding experience for all.


John McClanahan -Flight Instructor

John has over 3000 hours of flying experience, with more than 2000 hours of instruction given. He holds the following certificates: Air Transport Pilot, CFI, CFII, CFI-ME, Gold Seal Flight Instructor, and Advanced Ground Instructor. In his own words, John "loves to fly and teach people about aviation!".

Cathy Smith - Director of Operations

Cathy, as our new DO, brings a new order to our office with her skills as an ex CFO in the oil and gas industry, and as Treasurer for the Denton County Democratic Party.  She is currently working on her Private Pilot Certificate while with us.  Her Dad was an Air Force pilot, her brother an MEII, so she is carrying on the "family tradition".  Cathy lives in Denton with her "boys", Oliver and Brulee, and enjoys flying, painting and traveling during her free time.


Shawn Horvath - Director of Maintenance

Airframe and powerplant mechanic for 17 years, specializing in maintenance, inspection and repair of light singles and twin engine aircraft.  We offer routing maintenance, 100 hr and annual inspections, prepurchase evaluations and owner assisted annuals.


Damon Hartman - Chief Flight Instructor

 


Daniel Ireson - Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

 


Adrian Figueroa - Flight Instructor

 


Travis Donald - Flight Instructor

 


Howard Bucy - Flight Instructor

 


North Texas Flight Academy
Northwest Regional Airport (52F)
1527 Airway Blvd.
Roanoke, TX 76262
817-490-0066
gdflying@aol.com
 



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