"As the lead test pilot on Eviation’s all electric, twin engine, commercial aircraft, I was in need of a professional and highly experienced multi-engine instructor pilot that could provide our flight test team with high quality flight training as we prepared for the first flight of our experimental aircraft. Captain Rogers was able to quickly assess the team’s strengths and weaknesses and follow up with first flight profile training that was quintessential to our success. His insight into gaps in test team CRM skills followed by qualitative instruction to bridge those gaps improved our test teams efficiencies immeasurably. His recommendations on emergency procedures lead to quicker team response times, allowing us to reduce our off site divert fields from 4 down to 1. His instruction was a key element for us to demonstrate compliance with FAA Order 8900.1, which lead to the issuance of our FAA Letter of Authorization to fly." Steve Crane, Test Pilot, Navy retired
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"I first met Tom Rogers at Alaska Airlines in 1990 and had the pleasure of flying with him a few times over the years before we both upgraded to Captain. Tom's reputation at Alaska Airlines was above reproach, he also earned many accolades and leadership positions during his 31 year tenure. I recently decided to get tail dragger current and was delighted to find Tom at Old Thyme Aviation, he brought me back up to speed efficiently and very expertly in the Citabria. It was no surprise that I found Tom to be a great instructor, he gave me everything I needed and very little I didn’t. Tom has that rare gift of possessing excellent people skills in conjunction with excellent teaching and flying skills. On one lesson we were blown out by wind and Tom saw this for the opportunity and took me out for a taxi lesson in high wind as we returned the Citabria to the hangar. This was very beneficial and enlightening! Don’t hesitate to contact and train with Tom Rogers, you will find it to be a fun and rewarding experience."
Brian Richmond, Captain Alaska Airlines Retired, ATP, CFII, TT 30,788 hrs |
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Here is a fun video of Aerobatics and landing the PT-17 Stearman. It and other videos can be found in the resource tab. Or just click on the photo to the left.
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