testimonials
Student Experiences
"I have nothing but good things to say about Cary. He is driven, and passionate about what he does, and he constantly strives to promote a deeper understanding of topics and personal development of aviators/future instructors. I'll miss his class." - BIlly M
“It was an absolute privilege to be taught by Cary. I can not thank him enough for everything that he has taught us. He has really showed me what it takes to be a strong pilot but also a great CFI. I will definitely spend the rest of my career trying to emulate him and setting the same example that he set for me!” - Joseph L
“Cary is clearly passionate about aviation and teaching. He brings patience, professionalism, and real care into his instruction, which made the material feel much more approachable. He’s the kind of instructor who makes you feel supported while still pushing you to improve. I’m very grateful for the time and help he gave us, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely dedicated instructor. “ - Garion B
“Cary was a fantastic instructor, going over all of the information that we needed to know and more. He made us not just better pilots, but better aviators, learning how to critically think as aviators and not just pass a check ride. He kept the class interactive and entertaining, all while going super in depth.” - Ian S
“Mr. Green, you are one of the best teachers I’ve had the pleasure of learning from. Thank you for showing me where the bar is—and where it should be: always rising. You’ve inspired me to become the kind of instructor who sets that same example for others” - Trevor T
“Cary, I just have to say that you and your class have been phenomenal. To be honest, I was really dreading having to sit at a desk on Zoom for 8 hours every day. But after the very first day, I looked forward to every moment we got to spend together. I came in expecting a simple refresher on material I was confident I already knew, and I left with my mind completely blown and full of new insights. You’ve changed the way I view aviation, my own flying, and my future as an instructor. Teaching is a passion of mine, so I came in with a bit of a head start compared to others who were completely new to it. Even so, you’re not just a teacher by title or by practice—you’re the true embodiment of an educator, and someone I truly aspire to be like. I promise I will follow the guidance you so graciously shared with us. I’ll continue to chase excellence in my craft and never stop learning. I hope the world somehow puts us back in a classroom together someday. Until then, I’ll keep working to become half the teacher you are.” - Lohan M
“Cary brings a level of passion and knowledge that is truly invaluable. He has completely changed the way I view aviation, not just in terms of information and procedures, but in how I approach flying, teaching, and decision-making. He enabled us to look at Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) in a whole new light, showing us its relevance in every scenario and its role as the foundation of safe aviation.” - Jake C
“I really appreciate your instruction and insights. You have an incredibly engaging and easy-to-follow method of teaching. I wish we could’ve had more time with you! After just a few hours of instruction I believe you are by far the best teacher- not just flight instructor- I’ve ever learned from.” - Emily D
“AMAZING instructor. The amount of information we learned in five days is phenomenal and the resources are endless. Very satisfied with the way he presented his information because he kept it organized without the excessive use of slideshows. Not only is he a great instructor but also a VERY inspiring pilot.” - Makayla S
“Some of the best instructions I have ever received. Thank you for making CFI enjoyable and helping me see how I can be a better instructor! Continue to shape future instructors, you are one of the best instructors I have ever come across.” - Allen P
“By far the most knowledgeable and engaging instructor I have dealt with up to this point. No matter how mundane the subject matter may be, he makes it enjoyable to learn and has a knack for making information stick. 10/10.” - Ryan S
“Thank you, Cary, for the dedication and effort you put into our Zoom classes over the past five days. Your knowledge, patience, and ability to break down complex topics made a huge difference in our understanding. We truly appreciate the time and energy you invested in helping us on our journey to becoming flight instructors. Your guidance has been invaluable, and we’re grateful to have had you as our instructor!” - Alex H
“Cary I wanted to thank you. Your professionalism and outlook on teaching was extremely refreshing and served as an amazing reminder of what positive reinforcement can do to learners. I hope to carry on your style of teaching and pass it on for generations to come.” - Dominique B
“Amazing information and really well thought out and thoughtful scenarios.” - Bailey I
“Incredibly powerful teaching. Exhibited fantastic teaching abilities. Taught powerfully by example. It was exactly what I needed.” - Cody C
“Thank you so much Cary! I have learned so much in these last 5 days. Thank you for giving me more confidence in Regs and how to navigate the regs. That was something I definitely needed help on. I really appreciate your preparation and help.” - Michael B
“These have been some of the most influential, motivational, and instructional 5 days of my aviation and educational experience. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in preparing this course!” - Carter J
“Thank you Cary for your time and effort spent preparing me not only for CFI, but for the remainder of my pilot career. I appreciate the invaluable information you have given me that I will use as well as pass on to my students and others.” - Trent R
“Best grounds I have ever received. You have me PUMPED for CFI. It feels achievable now, even given the extreme breadth of knowledge and lesson planning still ahead! Thank you for all of it!” - Jaime G
“Thank you, Mr. Green. You have given us treasures so much more beyond our checkrides. Although many of us probably won't be career CFIs, and are reluctant to do so even as a stepping stone, I really look forward to the growth in the next couple of years that we will be carrying with us for the rest of our careers. Thank you for being so empathetic and generous in preparing us better than you were prepared when you were in our shoes. You are a memorable person that is now a part of my aviation career forever.” - Daryl Y
“Thank you so much for your time and your instruction…. You are one of those few instructors who corrects the course of entire aviation careers, and I am deeply grateful for the dedication, passion, time, and care you take to develop us young aviators.” - Jordan G
"Mr. Green, I really appreciated today's lesson, especially the emphasis we took on Risk Management and ADM. I…Your emphasis on creating safe airmen will really stick with me. Thank you so much for your truly meaningful instruction and advice for the next generation of airmen.” - Andrew G
“Thank you for leading this class! Very informative, well structured lessons, and worthwhile real-world instruction that I believe will help me as a CFI and beyond.” - Ryan G
"Awesome job, engaging conversation and thoroughly answering questions.” - Alex V
"...This was an excellent and highly informative experience.” - Katrina C
“Fantastic presentation, very engaging and awesome anecdotal examples.” - Noah R
"I not only furthered my knowledge to depths that I did not know existed but also my eyes were opened to all the ADM techniques that I can and need to possess moving forward through my career. I am looking forward to becoming an instructor and I hope I can inspire and effectively train pilots to a level that Cary's instruction provided for me!” - Emily C
“It has been just an incredible experience. I want to thank our instructor Cary Green for putting together such a remarkable learning environment.” - Wyatt G
"I appreciate the care you show for each person you instruct. It really is amazing I vow to show the same care to my students as you have to us.” - David D
"These classes will certainly benefit me as a better pilot and instructor. I appreciate the help and all the useful tips. Thanks Cary.” - Daniel M
"Really enjoy your teaching style. Very knowledgeable providing examples and scenarios for every topic discussed. Even more helpful is the inclusion of a pure FAA source for all information shared.” - Isaac C
"It was a wonderful and enlightening experience, and I really appreciate your efforts to get us to think about the whole picture of being a CFI and not just the checkride. Cary knows exactly how to frame the challenge of CFI and make it far less daunting. At the same time I really appreciated his focus on the important parts of being a CFI and our role in the future of aviation.” - Michael G
"The way you approach teaching is similar to how I intend to in my path. The down to earth approach as opposed to the "heady" test prep talking. Your experience is what caps it all off. No critiques to think of. Great visuals, showed immense instructional knowledge, and talked easily. 10/10.” - Dan M
"I feel so lucky to have had the privilege of receiving your instruction. I learned so much and developed a deeper understanding of aeronautical knowledge, elements of effective teaching and communication, and have so much more confidence going into the rest of CFI training.” - Lindsey C
"Literally the best ground instruction I have ever received. Even on a platform void of human experience such as zoom Cary had me engaged the entire time, and more importantly inspired me to be a better safer pilot. He will absolutely be one of the instructors that I will remember for the rest of my life.” - Max C
"Thank you again for not only great, easy to follow instruction, but for also setting us up for success in being better pilots and producing better pilots!” - Bradley S
“It was an honor being a part of your class Cary. I learnt so much, in such a short span of time and I truly enjoyed every moment! Thanks a lot for everything. Continue impacting lives and being the great instructor you are!” - Darren S
"I found that my knowledge of many topics has dramatically and exponentially increased and I am beyond excited and motivated to continue to build on this foundation and become a flight instructor. Cary is an incredible professor who truly understands FOI's and demonstrates them by example. I am so excited to become an instructor after taking your course and feel so motivated and inspired to make an impact on future aviation lovers.” - Christian C
"Thank you, again, for a wonderful experience! I learned so much from you and I'm really excited to start using it with my own students. I am so grateful for the hard work you put into our lessons each day. Thank you so much!!” - Amy S
"I am excited to teach the next generation of pilots and can’t wait until my two year old son is old enough so I can teach him how to fly. You are definitely a huge inspiration when it comes to leading by example as you were a phenomenal instructor. I hope one day my hard work will pay off and I reach your level of professionalism, knowledge, and instructor-student skills.” - Gavin S
"Thrilled to have had a CFI ground instructor with so much knowledge, experience, and that makes themselves so available to us all while being patient. I feel confident that not only will I become a good instructor because of Cary's teaching, but a better pilot as well.” - Gage W
"Thank you for all your help. YOU have made a difference in all our instructional lives. My standards and curriculum will forever reflect your dedication to us.” - Austin F
"I wanted to thank you for the excellent training you provided us all. I certainly gained more knowledge and insight into the world of flight training and safety and I am looking forward to becoming the trainer. Thank you again for everything!” - Joseph J
"Thank you for everything Mr Cary. You definitely made an impact on all of us. My group is texting right now saying how sad we are that this ground training with you has come to an end. We appreciate every lesson and how you don't just teach, but lead by example with story after story of personal experiences. It's inspiring.” - Kelsey F
"Engaging from start to finish. Not only did Cary effectively review a large breadth of topics, he made it entertaining while motivating us to learn. Grateful to have a confident, strong base going into [flight training].” - Rebecca A
"Incredibly thankful to have had Cary for ground instruction. Class was clear and concise. Cary did a stellar job presenting real world lessons as well as correlations to instructor responsibilities. My inspiration for instructing was greatly elevated thanks to Cary. Thank you Cary!” - Taylor J
"There was no minimization of what we had to cover in class, but rather, we as students were quite clearly given a very high standard. Cary gave the class a lot of direction, wisdom, and relevant resources to begin the journey of achieving all that is expected of us as CFI candidates. The pace of each day was calculated and reasonable and it was astounding how much we were able to accomplish: which is another sign of a remarkable instructor. He didn’t just dump a series of assignments and reams of paper on us, only to send us away overwhelmed; Instead, he dug into the material with us, integrating all of the FOIs that he clearly knows very well, and taught us with positivity and care.” - Erin D
"Cary was the best aviation instructor I've ever had. He did such an amazing job with our class. One of my way favorite things about Cary, was his high energy/positive attitude he brought to class every single day. He always kept the class engaged by keeping the material interesting and fun to learn.” - Jacob B
"Absolutely wonderful quality of instruction! The classes were engaging, thought-provoking, and informative.” - Gillian M.
“Thank you so much for all your help. You made difficult topics easy to understand and I appreciate that for not only myself but for the people I will teach in the future.” - Debra C
"Great advice, teaching tips, and resources that I will be able to use for the rest of my career in aviation as well as everyday life outside of aviation. Thank you!!” - Christina E
"This is way beyond my expectation!You not only made my checkride easier, but also made me be able to be a better instructor in the future.” - Jason W
"I enjoyed the discussion and insight. It was very refreshing to encounter someone who’s been instructing long term and is still so obviously passionate about learning, teaching, and improving aviation.” - Elizabeth M
"Thank you again for the best class I’ve had in aviation.” - Philip S