Our Team | Wright Base Flight

Crew

Our distinguished flight instructors and contract pilots are deeply committed to maintaining rigorous standards and adhering to best practices in aviation. Ensuring your safety during every flight is paramount, supported by the extensive experience and expertise present in our cockpits.

Instructor and Contract Pilot Rates:

Basic Instruction: $59/hr
Cirrus Instruction: $105/hr
Contract Pilot/Instructor Day Rate: $800/day
- Day Rate applies when flying to a destination. For example: A training flight to Destin, FL at 7am with a return the next morning would be two days for your instructor (and a super-cool trip)!

Noah Coussons

Director of Operations, CFII, MEI

Noah grew up in Florence, Alabama and joined the Air Force after high school. While in the Air Force he became interested in flying and went on to complete his private pilot rating at MTSU. After a year he transferred to ATP flight school and finished the rest of his ratings to become a flight instructor! Noah is our Director of Operations, so when you give us a ring to discuss training, he's the guy you should ask to speak with. :)

Myron Yoder

Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot,

Chief Flight Instructor, CFII, MEI, A&P

Myron has been instructing since 2010, he has flown over 6,000 hours, with over 5,000 hours of dual given (teaching in the plane). Myron has always been passionate about aviation. He grew up in Belize, Central America and southern Mississippi with five siblings and some pretty amazing parents. Myron's dad is a private pilot and they share a love for things that fly.

Tom Esselman

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Tom is an exceptional pilot and flight instructor. With years of experience in the aviation industry, he has honed his skills to perfection. His passion for flying is contagious, and his students always leave his classes feeling confident and ready to take on the skies. Tom's dedication to safety and attention to detail make him a true asset to the aviation community.

Andrew Brown

Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII, MEI

Andrew was exposed to general aviation at twelve years old and quickly grew passionate about aviation. He attained his private pilot certificate just after his seventeenth birthday. Since then, he has completed his instrument rating, commercial certificate, and certified flight instructor certificate. Andrew has enjoyed every minute of his training, and as an instructor, is now now enjoying helping people achieve their dreams in aviation. Andrew hope to foster a passion for aviation with all of his students.

Andy Bonner

Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII, MEI

Andy Bonner was born and raised in Pametto, Georgia and is a first generation pilot. His passion for aviation was sparked when his high school offered an aviation course. He quickly figured out that aviation was something he wanted to pursue and began flight lessons in 2020. After obtaining his Private Pilot certificate in high school, he chose to attend MTSU. Andy loves flight instructing, learning to fly new aircraft, and celebrating the success of his students!

Hunter Matherly

Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII

Hunter Matherly is from White House, TN. He is a first generation pilot in his family. His interest in aviation was sparked while watching the Blue Angels at an air show at the age of 12y. Hunter decided to do a discovery flight at 16y and knew immediately that flying was what he had a passion for as a career. Hunter started his flight training at Wright Base with Myron Yoder as his CFI. During that time he was a freshman at MTSU. He obtained the rest of his ratings at MTSU's Pro Pilot program. Hunter enjoys being able to share his love for aviation through teaching.

Noah Showah

Flight Instructor - CFI

Noah has had a passion for flying ever since he was a kid. His father, who is a captain for Southwest Airlines, took Noah to his first airshow at a young age and has loved aviation ever since. Noah attend Middle Tennessee State University while working on his commercial certificate, and shortly after, earned his certified flight instructor certificate. Noah is excited to teach and give his knowledge about aviation to others who have dreams of flying.

Abigail Cox

Flight Instructor - CFI, CFII

Abigail began flight training at Middle Tennessee State University completing her bachelors degree in Aerospace with a concentration in Professional Pilot. She continued flying after graduation, and obtained her CFI and CFII certificates. Her love for aviation has grown over the years and she is excited to spread her knowledge and passion for flying to others.