Joe is the owner/operator of Clyde Valley Airport, he is the President of Light Wing Sport Aircraft, and the Eastern US Distributor for X-Air. With over 3,000 logged hours in various types of planes, Joe is quite an experienced pilot. He takes a different approach to teaching his future aviators. Concentrating on controlling the aircraft by outside reference as well as the gauges, students quickly learn how to maneuver the aircraft and how to avoid dangerous situations. Having taught several hundred students in ultralight, sport pilot, and even hang gliding, Joe really does enjoy what he does. When asked what is it about instructing that he enjoys most, he replied "I get a real thrill in seeing my students solo for the first time. Seeing the look on their face." He also commented on knowing the importance of having an instructor who really wants to help as opposed to someone that is just looking for more hours towards higher certification.

Light Wing Sport Aircraft has more than knowledge and experience to offer. Being the owner of Light Wing Sport Aircraft, Joe can not only teach you to fly, he can get you into a plane at a discounted rate. He would be happy to talk to any student or anyone interested in learning. As far as the lessons themselves go, he charges $75 per hour which includes the instruction, gas, and the rent for the plane. Students need at least 15 hours of dual flight time. Once the dual flight is completed, 5 hours minimum solo flight time minimum for a Sport Pilots License.

With all that time in the air, Joe has flown as well as owned some pretty awesome planes. A few of the planes he has owned include Challengers, X-Airs, an Allegro, a Titan, a Piper Tripacer, and a Kolb. He has had the opportunity to fly a Cessna 150, 152, and 172, as well as a Cherokee 6 and a Piper Cub.

Joe's Certifications include FAA General Aviation License, Certified Flight Instructor, Sport Pilot Examiner (SPE), and Sport Pilot Instructor Examiner (SPIE).

Don't wait any longer to give yourself the thrill of a lifetime. Imagine the doors you will open up with your Sport Pilot License. Weekends at the beach will never seem so close. Dinner in your favorite restaurant in Atlanta never smelled so good. You will be just a short flight hours away from all your favorite places. Stop delaying and come see Joe. He even has an introductory course that includes a 20 minute flight and an overview of the plane you will be learning to fly for only $20. Its time to earn your WINGS!