Dallas Ft Worth Scenic Air Tour, Flight Instruction, Airplane Rentals from Classic Aviation, Inc.

One of the most important decisions you will make as you start your flying career is your choice of flight schools and a flight instructor. This choice is the start of a long relationship and in most cases, develops into strong friendships which last a lifetime. We encourage you to 'shop around' and we are comfortable that you will find that we have a lot to offer you.

About Us: Instructors

Heather Buchanan

Heather Buchanan was raised in New Braunfels, Texas & earned her degree in
Management from Texas State University before moving to Dallas. After years of corporate jobs that she did not enjoy or find fulfilling, she decided to follow her childhood dream of learning to fly. After obtaining her Private Certificate, she knew that she wanted to make flying more than just a hobby. Today, Heather enjoys sharing her dream with others through flight instruction & community service with the Dallas Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an all female pilot organization

Tommy Flobeck

Tommy Flobeck was born in Englewood, Colorado & became a Texas boy at the age of three when his family moved to Keller, Texas. As he was growing up his neighbor would take him flying in his Cessna 170 -- that's where he got the flying bug. He attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University & earned a B.S. Degree in Aviation. During that time he became a Flight Instructor & was hired by the University as such. While working at Classic he started the Right Seat Program in Citations at SimuFlite. Tommy loves to instruct & meeting new people.

Jim Foster

Jim came to Classic from the U.S. Air Force where he served as a F-15 Crew chief for 4 years. He has flown all over the world, including Japan. Jim is also interested in the maintenance aspect of aircraft and has worked on his Air Frame and Power Plant Certificate.

Jim loves to fly & teaching others to fly as well. We welcome Jim to the Classic family!

Brendon Payne

Brendon was raised in Orange County, California & began his flight training @ the John Wayne Airport at the age of 19. On the day he soloed, there were 6 other aircraft in the pattern, including a Boeing 757! He received a Professional Pilot B. S. Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University as well as his FAA ratings. Brendon graduated from the Mesa Airlines Professional Airline Career Enhancement (PACE) Program in Farmington, New Mexico. He is excited to be at Classic and looks forward to his future in the aviation industry.