Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson taught high school for 26 years and is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFII/MEI) and is currently a Hawker 800XP pilot. He holds a M.Ed in Educational Technology. He started flying in 2002 and has been an instructor since 2004. He built and sustained flagship Aviation programs at two different high schools in both California and Tennessee.

Articles by Chris Peterson

How External Pressures Destroy Good Pilots
Pilot flying with plane full of pax
Pilot Proficiency

How External Pressures Destroy Good Pilots

Dec 23, 2025 4 min read
When To Say No Go: Mastering the Toughest Decision in Flying
Pilot looking at the weather pre-flight
Aeronautical Decision Making

When To Say No Go: Mastering the Toughest Decision in Flying

Nov 26, 2025 5 min read
From High School to Flight School and Beyond
Plane landing on runway
CTE & K-12 Education

From High School to Flight School and Beyond

Aug 8, 2025 9 min read

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CTE & K-12 Education

8 Milestones for Your High School Aviation Program Wall of Fame

High school aviation classroom celebrating student achievement
CTE & K-12 Education

How To Start a High School Aviation Club

Students in their aviation club
CTE & K-12 Education

Build an Airport in Your High School Classroom

Airport landing strip
Flight Training

ATP Requirements: What To Expect and How To Prepare

ATPs flying PIC and SIC on the flight deck
Instructional Tips

Why Flight Sim Checklists Are Vital in High School Aviation Classrooms

Young pilot going through checklist on the flight deck
CTE & K-12 Education

Redbird Tracon in the High School Classroom

Tracon in the classroom environment
CTE & K-12 Education

Cross-Country Flight in a High School Classroom? There’s a Sim for That.

Cross-country flying on a Redbird FMX
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