Fly with Richard
FAA-Certified Flight Instructor | 1,200+ Flight Hours | Knoxville, TN
FLY WITH RICHARD
Shaping confident, capable pilots in
the heart of East Tennessee.
Richard never made me feel rushed or intimidated. He was patient, understanding, and explained things until I got it. His calm demeanor helped me overcome a lot.
Richard is an exceptional flight instructor whose depth of knowledge and precision made every lesson a masterclass in aviation. I always felt safe and informed in his hands.
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No matter how many times I needed something clarified, Richard was right there with a helpful analogy or a fresh way to look at the problem.
You Deserve The Best
900+
Hours of dual instruction
75%
First-time pass rate
CFI & CFII
Trained across Private, Instrument, and Commercial ratings
About Me
I'm Richard A. Taylor II, an FAA-certified Flight Instructor with over 1,200 hours in the air, including 900+ hours of dual instruction. Inspired by my father’s career in the Air Force and commercial aviation, I earned my Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII ratings to chart my own path in the skies.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, I’m proud to serve the community that shaped me. I currently instruct out of Morristown Flying Service near Knoxville, where I focus on safety, clear communication, and helping students succeed—whether they're training for a Private, Instrument, or Commercial license.
Outside the cockpit, I’m a guitarist, outdoorsman, and hands-on tinkerer with a love for mechanics and creative problem-solving. Whether I’m training future pilots or exploring the Smokies, I’m driven by curiosity, precision, and a deep connection to the place I call home.
Want Your Pilot’s License?
Here’s the 30,000-Foot View
1. Intro Flight & Ground School
Get started with a discovery flight and learn the basics. We’ll walk through what to expect, how flight training works, and get you prepped with the ground knowledge you’ll need.
2. Flight Training & Progress Checks
We’ll build skills step by step—from takeoff and landings to navigation and emergency procedures. You’ll log hours, gain confidence, and prepare for your FAA written and checkride exams.
3. Pass Your Checkride & Fly!
Once you’ve met the requirements and you're ready, you’ll take your checkride with an FAA examiner. Pass it—and you’re a licensed pilot, ready to take to the skies solo.
