My name is Reid Balmelli and I am an independent flight instructor born and raised in the Chehalis area. I began my own aviation journey at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport at the age of 16, and aviation has been my passion ever since. I love the community that surrounds aviation and hope to share that community with others, just as I experienced when I began. I received my additional training down in Phoenix, Arizona flying around some of the busiest general aviation airports in the country. My goal is to provide safe and effective flight instruction that allows for a flexible training schedule for those who have busy lives. I also aim to make flight training a fun and engaging experience that provides 24/7 support for all things aviation. I look forward to seeing you out on the ramp!

My FAA Certifications:

• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land

• Commercial Airplane Multi-engine Land

• Instrument Airplane

• Certified flight Instructor Singe-Engine Land

• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane