• Flight Instructor Certifications:

  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

  • Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)

  • Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI)

• Specialized Flight Certifications:

  • CFII Helicopter

  • Gyrocopter

  • Glider

  • Single & Multi-Engine Seaplane

  • Commercial Balloon

  • Turbo Jet Flight Engineer

• Mechanical Certifications:

  • Mechanic - Airframe

  • Mechanic - Powerplant

• Remote Pilot Certification:

  • Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)

Bud Crouse has accumulated over 30,000 hours of flight experience and has served as a corporate pilot for Lowe's Hardware and Vannoy Construction. In addition to his extensive flight experience, Bud has also been a dedicated flight instructor for over 40 years.

• Flight Instructor Certifications:

  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

  • Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)

  • Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI)

• Pilot Certifications:

  • Commercial Pilot

  • Instrument Rated

  • Single Engine Land

  • Remote Pilot Certification:Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)

Josh began his aviation journey in January 2019, earning his Private Pilot certificate under the guidance of Bud Crouse. His passion for flying led him to Piedmont Flight School in Winston-Salem, NC, where he achieved his Instrument Rating. Committed to his professional development, Josh then pursued his Commercial Certification, broadening his aviation certifications. His training culminated at Venture North Aviation in Cloquet, Minnesota, where he obtained his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating. Through his dedicated training path, Josh has built a solid foundation in aviation, preparing him to educate and mentor future pilots.