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.
If you are currently a certificated pilot you may want to think about adding an LSA Gyroplane rating to your current ticket. I teach this in my TAG Explorer and it is an experience you will not forget. The time and cost is about the same as earning a tailwheel endorsement but adds "Rotary" to your certification.
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.
We 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
If you would really like to fly an exciting machine, I suggest a gyroplane. Since my first ride I was hooked and soon became a Gyro-LSA Pilot. Within a year I studied and trained to add Gyro-LSA CFI to my list of accomplishments. Now I am training pilots to add LSA Gyroplane to their current certificate.
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.
If your desire is to fulfill a lifelong dream or find freedom and adventure, find out what a rewarding experience flying a light-sport aircraft (LSA) can be!
Nothing compares to the heart-pounding…life-altering…soul affirming exhilaration of flying!
Flying a light-sport aircraft (LSA) is a great answer to you desire? Easy to fly, less expensive to own and operate than typical aircraft. Modern technology provides high-performance and thry burn less fuel. Most Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) are designed to burn less expensive auto fuel such as premium car gas.
Why not go about the same speed as other small aircraft and burn about half the amount of fuel. Light Sport Airplanes can use a combination of running autogas versus more expensive 100LL aviation fuel, the sport plane is below one-third the fuel costs to operate like the larger heavier general aviation airplane.
Speed is about 120 knots which is 138 MPH and provides a cabin that is roomy and comfortable for travel. With a ground speed of 138 mph the fuel burn is 25 miles per gallon or less. This makes the LSA great for a weekend trip or touring around the country seeing it like others cannot.
Join the club! Become a pilot on LSA and then if you decide to continue learning more move towards a Private Pilot and Instrument Rating. Starting your journey with a Sport Pilot License is a smart move towards your desire to fly and see our world from a different vantage point. Schedule a Discover Flight today and see if this is for you!
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