Bob Bennett
CFI / CFII Bob is a CFI/CFII who has instructed with Great Basin Aviation for the last several years. Bob has been a pilot since 1972 and a flight instructor since 1988, with over 8000 flight hours in general aviation aircraft. Bob is an advanced instructor with Great Basin Aviation and specializes in advanced instruction including CFI/CFII, flight reviews, endorsements, and discovery flights.
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Richard Brong
CFI / CFII Richard learned to fly in Reno in 2006 and has been active in the local flying community ever since. His FAA certificates include CFI, CFII, Instrument, Commercial, Advanced Ground Instructor, and UAS Remote. Richard attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he earned a Master of Aeronautical Science with a specialization in Educational Technology and spent about 20 years as a high school science teacher. He also volunteered in the Civil Air Patrol for several years. Richard is an educator and aviator at heart and enjoys using his background in both to help students reach their goals to their highest potential.
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Danny Britson
CFI / CFII Danny is a part-time CFI/CFII who enjoys all aspects of flight training, especially primary and instrument training. He learned to fly and received his instructor ratings while serving in the US Air Force, since then he has flown as a corporate pilot and has over 1600 hours as an instructor. Danny has a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Aviation Safety from Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University.
Danny enjoys skiing, home improvement, watching his kids play sports and flying his Cessna 421C all over the West Coast. Danny is an avid Manchester United fan who does not allow any Liverpool or Manchester City clothing on any of his flights. Danny's Email Danny's Phone Number |
Ryan Mill
CFI / CFII Ryan's passion for Aviation began when he was young, watching TV shows like Coast Guard Alaska with his grandfather. He grew up always wanting to pursue a career in becoming a Helicopter pilot, however he quickly learned fixed wing was a much better path :) Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Ryan moved to Reno, NV in 2016 to pursue his bachelors degree at The University of Nevada, Reno and has lived here ever since. Ryan started his Aviation career with GBA in 2021 with no experience and worked his way up to becoming a CFI. When he is not flying you can usually find him somewhere in the mountains skiing, biking, or fishing.
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Eric Harned
CFI / CFII Eric is a full-time CFI/CFII who has been fascinated with aviation for as long as he can remember. He flew his first airplane at the age of 12 and has been flying remote controlled airplanes most of his life, a hobby he now gets to share with his boys. Eric attended the University of Nevada, Reno and received a BS in Business Management. After working in the corporate world for 14 years he finally decided to follow his passion and make aviation a career. When he isn’t flying, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, boating, and watching his boys play football, soccer, and basketball.
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Grant Muzzio
CFI Grant is a full time CFI and a Chinook pilot for the Nevada National Guard. Grant is back in Reno after taking a 3-year hiatus to fly helicopters for the Nevada National Guard and getting his private through CFI airplane certificates. Grant enjoys sharing his passion for aviation with aspiring aviators as well as the challenge of mountain flying. When he isn’t flying, you can find Grant wishing he was flying or enjoying the snow, rocks & golf the Tahoe Basin has to offer.
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Nathan Morin
CFI / CFII Born and raised in Reno, NV, Nathan graduated from McQueen High School in 2019 and has known he wanted to be a pilot since he was 6 years old. When it comes to aviation, be it any flight, Nathan has always been more interested in the journey rather than the destination. It's as if the vacations his parents planned weren't for the actual get-away, but rather for the plane ride there and back. Nathan has completed all of his training at Great Basin Aviation and is no stranger to aviation... some of you may actually know him for his photography skills from his social media page, the Reno Plane Spotter. When Nathan's not out flying, you can find him outdoors fishing, riding dirt bikes, and going camping or hunting.
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Alex Spencer
CFI Alex is a dedicated, full-time CFI who began his aviation journey in Southern California. Encouraged by family members who were already in aviation, Alex left his engineering profession to pursue a career in aviation. He eagerly embraced the flight deck of the C172 and never looked back. Throughout his training, Alex often found himself compelled to seek a deeper understanding of aerodynamics and flight. Sharing this knowledge turned out to be another passion of his, a natural progression that fueled his aspiration to become a CFI. After spending most of his life in South Lake Tahoe and holding a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, he feels a connection to the region and is thrilled to pursue his aviation career in what he considers his true home. When he isn't flying, you can find him at his favorite places to bike, ski, or fish.
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Shane Smith
CFI / CFII Shane was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe so naturally he loves the water and spends a lot of time out on the lake. If he’s not on the lake or flying, then he’s probably spending time with his two pugs and his girlfriend. He loves traveling and has been to many countries such as Japan, UK, France, and Italy. He’s always looking for another adventure, which sparked his interest in aviation. Shane got his PPL with Great Basin right after he got his BS in Business Management at UNR which made him realize he’d rather be in the air than bossing people around. He is a CFI/CFII and multi engine instructor, but he’s always looking to expand his aviation experience
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Andrew Spanier
CFI / CFII Andrew was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a degree in accounting. However, despite finding success in the accounting field, there was always a lingering passion that beckoned Andrew skyward. Andrew made the bold decision to pivot his career and pursue his dreams of becoming a pilot. Now being a full-fledged CFI/CFII, Andrew has found that teaching other aspiring pilots has become a true passion. From his own humble beginnings, he finds an immense gratification in seeing his own students soar to new heights. When Andrew isn't flying, you can find him outdoors either snowboarding or hiking, or spending time with friends and family.
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James Morgan
CFI James has always had a passion for planes, helicopters, and anything else that flies. Naturally, he chose a career in aviation. He began his flight training at Great Basin and never looked back, progressing from zero to hero. Balancing his studies and his job at Alaska Airlines on the commercial side of the airport, James is thoroughly immersed in the aviation world. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, camping, and hiking with his wife and two dogs.
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David Lynn
CFI Dave is a part time CFI that has been obsessed with airplanes since he was a little kid. He received his private certificate at Stead before going to Air Force pilot training. He came back and finished his CFI rating with GBA. He has a deep love for the C-130, which he flies for the Reno Air National Guard, but enjoys flying any plane he can get his hands on. He's one of those weirdos that goes to the airport five hours early just to watch the planes take off and land. He has a bachelor of science in aviation management and a MBA. Dave enjoys sports, gardening, watching his son play football and his daughters dance, and hopes to get a tail wheel plane to go flying in the backcountry.
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