My name is Carl Potter I am the founder of Flight School Tulsa and anindependent CFII (Certified Flight Instructor, Instruments) who works with student pilots and certificated pilots in the Tulsa area and all over the United States. I founded Flight School Tulsa CFI Network because I am a proud resident of the Tulsa area. Tulsa has alw
My name is Carl Potter I am the founder of Flight School Tulsa and anindependent CFII (Certified Flight Instructor, Instruments) who works with student pilots and certificated pilots in the Tulsa area and all over the United States. I founded Flight School Tulsa CFI Network because I am a proud resident of the Tulsa area. Tulsa has always been considered a city with deep aviation roots. The CFIs on this site train people to earn their Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Rating, ATP-Single Engine Land, and even to become CFIs. Additionally, We have built a reputation for helping students "finish-up" their rating for Private Pilot, and Instrument Rating due to the losing their instructor to an airline job.
Many students who have been working hard to earn their Private Pilot or Instrument rating have found their instructor leaving to go to major airlines before they are able to finish-up and are close to taking their check-ride. I also spend much of my time conducting flight reviews, crosswind training, and Wings Program Exercises so pilots can fly safe.
I instruct and conduct flight reviews in 172s, 182s, Piper Series including the "Six", Flight Design CTLS (Light Sport), B-33, B-36, 210s, Grumman Cheetah, and Tigers. My first personal plane was a 1999 182S which I have over 2000 hours in that model.
I have personally owned several airplanes and consult with buyers looking for their first and many times 2nd or 3rd airplane.
If you are interested in learning to fly, needing to finish-up your dream, or wanting to purchase an aircraft email me at: carl@safetyinstitute.com
The cutting of the shirt tail is a time-honored tradition. This happens when the first solo is complete to signify the student is now PIC or Pilot In Command. For an instructor it is satisfying and fun to ruin a perfectly good shirt.
Carl Potter, CFII, is a commercial rated pilot with flight instructor privileges to train private, commercial, certified flight Instructor and instrument flying in single engine land aircraft and light sport gyroplane. He earned his private pilot certificate at American Flyers and continued his training in the Tulsa area.
Carl has owned and operated many different aircraft and has helped many new pilots acquire their first aircraft and conducted transition training for safe and efficient operations. He has experience flying many Cessna, Beech, Piper, Flight Design, and Gyrocopters. Carl has extensive experience in flying cross country from coast to coast and to Canada doing business with companies as a professional safety consultant.
He is the founder of Flight School Tulsa and is an aircraft commander in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary as well as an avid supporter of humanitarian aviation such as Mission Aviation Fellowship and Angel Flight Oklahoma.
James Wallace, CFII, is a commercial rated pilot with flight instructor privileges to train private, commercial, certified flight instructor and instrument flying in single engine land aircraft, and multi engine land. He earned his private pilot certificate at Sawyer Aviation in Phoenix, Arizona and earned his advanced ratings while working at Cessna in Wichita, Kansas.
James has flown many different aircraft including Cessna, Beech, Piper, and has helped many pilots further their personal goals in aviation and helping non-pilot spouses/family feel comfortable through Pinch Hitter courses. James has extensive experience in technically advanced aircraft (TAA ) using G1000.
For James teaching students to fly is a privilege and one of the most satisfying occupations. If you need a flight review, wish to experience your first flight, or earn advanced ratings