Avionics & Sim Specialist
Dave Chen
CFI / CFII — Master Garmin G1000 Instructor and former SkyWest Airlines regional jet First Officer. 6,400+ total logged hours bridging piston training to airline-standard glass cockpit systems.
G1000 Master Instructor
CFI / CFII
Former Regional FO
6,400+ Hours
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Credentials & Certifications
FAA Ratings & Career Background
FAA Certified Flight & Instrument Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII)
Garmin G1000 NXi Factory-Trained Instructor
Former SkyWest Airlines Regional Jet First Officer
Full-Motion Simulator Training Specialist
Advanced Avionics & Glass Cockpit Systems Endorsement
FAA WINGS Safety Program Lead Instructor
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Teaching Focus
What I Specialize In
Glass Cockpit Proficiency
Deep, hands-on mastery of the Garmin G1000 NXi suite — not just button-pushing, but real systems understanding.
Full-Motion Sim Training
Scenario-based simulator sessions that expose cadets to emergencies too risky to practice in the aircraft.
Airline Transition Prep
Bridging piston-time habits to the systems knowledge and flow discipline regional airlines expect on day one.
Automation Management
Teaching exactly when to hand-fly and when to trust the automation — a skill most cadets never get coached on.
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Programs I Teach
Where You'll Fly With Me
Instrument Rating (IR)
Avionics Lead
Glass Cockpit Training
Commercial Pilot (CPL)
Sim Instructor
Full-Motion Sessions
Advanced Jet & CRM Sim
Program Instructor
Airline Bridge Program
6,400+
Total Flight Hours
1,200+
Sim Hours Logged
180+
Students Certified
CRJ-200
Type Rating