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ABOUT

ME

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H E L L O  A V I A T O R S

Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Dave Herwig, a Gold Seal CFI/II, MEI, AGI, ATP rated pilot. I am located in Fayetteville, NC area where I retired from the US Army. I spent 24 years serving my country and for the majority of those years I jumped from airplanes. I spent many years with the world famous 82nd Airborne Division and ended my career as a parachute demonstrator on the US Army Parachute Team, Golden Knights.  Though I still jump from planes, most days you will find me flying the planes. I earned my private pilot certificate while on active duty not knowing or even wanting to become a flight instructor.  After I retired, I earned my additional certificates and ratings by utilizing my VA Benefits. 

If you are a veteran, do not hesitate to reach out, I will be happy to answer any questions concerning your VA Benefits for flight training. 

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I have accumulated over 3300+ hours of flight instruction in the past 4 years. I really enjoy watching a student achieve their aviation goals. It’s been very rewarding personally, especially for a brand new student become a private pilot. I did take a break from flight instruction for a while and tried my hat at the airlines as a CRJ-700/900 pilot at a regional airline. I soon realized that my true calling was flight instruction, so I returned back to the flight school and haven’t looked back.

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Whether you are looking to get started in aviation or wanting to earn a new rating, I will give you all the knowledge and experience I can to help you succeed on your aviation journey. I have sent over 100+ aviators to their check ride from private pilot to flight instructor, with nearly a 95% pass rate. 

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So, if you are ready to begin your aviation journey or continue on to the next rating, please use the contact page and let’s get you up in the air!

Certifications

  • Airline Transport Pilot

  • Gold Seal Flight Instructor

  • Advanced Ground Instructor 

  • Certificated Flight Instructor

  • Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument

  • Multi-Engine Instructor

Qualifications

  • Total flight time – 4300+ hours

  • Total Flight Instruction – 3350+ hours

  • AOPA 2017 Distinguished Flight Instructor of the Year, Southeast Region

  • CRJ-700/900 type rated 

  • ​95% pass rate with over 100 students check rides in various ratings 

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