Flight Instructors

Dan Sullivan – CFI CFII

Dan caught the aviation bug at the ripe age of 8 in the cockpit of a KLM Boeing 767, over the Sahara Desert. Years later he completed his private pilot training at Potomac Airfield, the closest General Aviation airport to the nation’s capital, inside Washington DC’s Flight Restricted Zone. He went on to earn his Instrument Rating, Commercial License, and Certified Flight Instructor rating through Brett Aviation. After graduating from Towson University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Dan began working for Brett, where he is thrilled to passionately and enthusiastically share his love of flying. When not flying, Dan enjoys playing the drums, and photography.

Ian Bollinger – CFI

Ian’s love for aviation began at a young age when flying along with his father, a licensed Airline Transport Pilot. Inspired by the presence of aviation within his family, he began his flight training and soloed at the age of 16. Ian has since progressed through his flight training to become a certified flight instructor. 

Walter Coats – CFI CFII MEI

Walt started flying after receiving an introductory flight as a gift. After a few more lessons, he became hooked and now he has over 6,000 hours, with 5,000 hours as a flight instructor. His ratings include commercial, instrument, complex, and high-performance airplanes.
After 35 years as a high school science teacher, Walt retired and began to follow his love of flying. His teaching experiences combined with his love of flying make him a natural flight instructor. He still works with children as a part of his Civil Air Patrol activities; he also serves as a mission pilot for the Civil air Patrol; he participates in searches for downed aircraft and boats in distress. Walt also enjoys golf, gardening, and teaching Sunday School classes.