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

Redbird Tracon in the High School Classroom
Tracon in the classroom environment
CTE & K-12 Education

Redbird Tracon in the High School Classroom

Sep 13, 2024 6 min read
Cross-Country Flight in a High School Classroom? There’s a Sim for That.
Cross-country flying on a Redbird FMX
CTE & K-12 Education

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

Aug 21, 2024 7 min read
How Redbird Courseware Helps High School Students Learn To Fly
Steep turn gates in Redbird GIFT
CTE & K-12 Education

How Redbird Courseware Helps High School Students Learn To Fly

Jul 3, 2024 5 min read

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CTE & K-12 Education

Starting a High School Aviation Program Without Breaking the Bank

Students raising their hands in a high school classroom
Instructional Tips

Best Practices for Using a Redbird Jay in the Classroom

Redbird Jay Velocity controls
CTE & K-12 Education

Monetizing a Flight Simulator for Your High School Aviation Program

Student and instructor learning in a Redbird MCX
Instructional Tips

Basic ATC Communications on a Redbird Flight Simulator

Learners flying Redbird Jay flight simulators