Cole Melby, CFI
Growing up in a military family, Cole has been surrounded by aviation as long as he can remember.Ā But, it wasnā€™t until a Young Eagles flight at age 10 that he fell in love with wanting to fly. Fast forward another 13 years and he made that dream a reality by becoming a private pilot.
As a CFI and multi engine rated commercial pilot, Cole loves sharing the joy of flight in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. He previously owned an RV-6A that he flew all over the west coast and believes the experience gained from aircraft ownership and his uniqueĀ journeyĀ are a crucial part of teaching the next generation.
Cole also shares his passion for flying and teaching with others on social media, which he has grown to a combined following of over 50,000. This success and dissatisfaction with the traditional flight school experience prompted the creation of Tahoe Flight Academy. The mission is simple:Ā Build expert aviators who are ready for the challenges of real-world flying.
When heā€™s not flying, you will find him making videos, creating resources for pilots, and spending time with his family.
