LAA Pilot Refresher: A guide to your biennial flight with an instructor

Jon was awarded a flying scholarship whilst in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at school. This sparked a desire to pursue a career in aviation, and after leaving school he went on to instruct, also flying the De Havilland Tiger Moth and Dragon Rapide for Classic Wings at Duxford. His airline career has taken him worldwide flying the Handley Page Herald, Boeing 737-3/4/500, Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 747-400 and now he is an Airbus Captain for a major UK airline. Jon has flown and instructed on a wide variety of vintage and modern aircraft, and retains his passion for flying and instructing. He is currently Chairman of the Pilot Coaching Scheme for the Light Aircraft Association (LAA). Jon has also been awarded the Master CFI acreditation by the Master Instructors LLC the international accrediting authority for the Master Instructor designation. Jon is a EASA and FAA Flight Instructor, and a EASA Senior Examiner, Flight Instructor Examiner, Flight Examiner, Air/Ground Operator Examiner, GR Examiner and RTF Examiner.