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Instructors
Please call the Club HotLine at (515)-313-6550 if you do not already have a Des Moines Flying Club instructor.
  • Tom Burghardt, CFIIMEII ATP:515-418-2028
  • Sean Davis, Gold Seal CFIIMEIIGI ATP: 515-554-5277
  • Steve Davis, Gold Seal CFIIMEIIGI: 515-865-2790
  • Frank DeLouis, CFIIGI: 515-979-1913
  • Rick Gleason: 515-210-7903
  • Ray Rusek, CFIIMEII ATP: 515-274-9345

Instructor Profiles
Tom Burghardt
Tom Burghardt

515-418-2028
Tom is a CFII, MEII, ATP with 8500 flight hours in numerous General Aviation and Corporate aircraft. Feel free to give him a call or email him at tburghardt@hotmail.com regarding your Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Flight instructor training. Tom looks forward to seeing you at the airport!
Sean Davis
Sean Davis

515-554-5277
www.aero-america.com
Sean is a Gold Seal CFIIMEIIGI ATP, with over 4,300 hours and is qualified to provide instruction for Recreational, Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and Air Transport Pilot Certificates - for both single and multi-engine airplanes. Hours: Seven days per week 7 AM to 10 PM.
Steve Davis
Steve Davis

515-865-2790
www.aero-america.com
Steve is a Gold Seal CFIIMEIIGI with over 10,000 hours, is qualified to provide instruction for Recreational, Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, and Air Transport Pilot Certificates - for both single and multi-engine airplanes. Hours: Seven days per week. 7AM to 10PM on weekends; Evenings Mon-Fri.
Frank DeLouis
Frank DeLouis

515-979-1913
Frank started flying in 1972 and still loves it as strongly as the first day. He is a CFIIGI and also gives instruction in Tailwheel airplanes. He also instructs in Scuba Diving and enjoys teaching. Hours: Seven days per week. 7AM to 10PM on weekends; Evenings Mon-Fri.
Rick Gleason
Rick Gleason

515-210-7903
Rick is a pilot and an Air Traffic Controller. He took his first flying lesson in 1978 while still in high school and started at DSM Tower in 1982. He is an avid tailwheel pilot and gives instruction in tailwheel airplanes as well as primary instruction for private, recreational and sport pilot ratings. He is a member of EAA, AOPA and NAFI. Hours: Seven days per week. All day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Monday mornings and evenings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Ray Rusek
Ray Rusek

515-274-9345
Ray is a CFII (SEL and MEL) ATP with nearly 2000 hours total time. He is qualified to provide instruction for all ratings and certificates in both single and multi-engine airplanes. He serves as a mission check pilot for Civil Air Patrol. He is also an active Young Eagles pilot and volunteer Angel Flight pilot. Unfortunately, the job that actually pays the bills limits his availability for instruction to evenings and weekends.
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