CFTAR is an FAA-certified flight school based at Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY). We train student pilots from first flight to commercial certificate, with real aircraft, experienced instructors, and scheduling that fits around your work.
Get to know our team, our aircraft, and what makes CFTAR the right choice for serious flight training in Southwest Florida.
Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY)
Most flight schools in the area operate from KAPF, one of Florida's busiest general aviation airports. CFTAR trains exclusively from Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY), which means a quieter pattern, more scenic flights, and more actual stick time on every lesson.
Find Us Here
Marco Island Executive Airport
KMKY
2005 Mainsail Drive #1, Naples, FL 34114
Free ramp parking. Easy access from both Naples and Marco Island. No airline traffic, just general aviation pilots learning to fly.
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Aircraft in our fleet
Meet the CFIs and mechanics behind CFTAR. Each brings real-world aviation experience and a genuine commitment to helping you reach your goals.
President | CFII + A&P (IA)
Retired Army senior noncommissioned officer with an aviation maintenance specialty. Alan brings 40+ years of aviation experience and more than 10,000 logged hours, including more than 4,000 hours of dual instruction given, to every student. He also serves as an adjunct professor through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Lely High School's Part 141 pilot program.
A&P (IA)
Mike keeps the CFTAR fleet in top airworthy condition. With FAA Inspection Authorization and deep hands-on maintenance experience, he ensures every aircraft meets the standards required for IFR currency and student training.
Chief Flight Instructor | CFII
Aaron spent more than 20 years in telecommunications before retiring early to fly full time. He trained at CFTAR from his first lesson through his instructor certificates, then stayed on to teach. He now takes students from first solo through advanced ratings and checkrides, having flown every step of that path here himself.
Flight Instructor | MEI
A former Colombian Army officer, Andres brings discipline and precision to flight instruction. With 4,000+ hours and ratings including Multi-Engine Instructor and instrument instructor, he takes students from first flight through advanced certifications.
Treasurer | IFR Pilot
Dr. Randall is an accomplished IFR pilot with more than 1,000 logged hours and the leading veterinarian in the Naples community for small animals. His passion for aviation drives him to support and encourage every student and pilot at CFTAR.
A&P | Scheduler & Workflow Manager
Fiorella (Fia) Rabines is CFTAR's scheduler and workflow manager. She earned her A&P from LWIT and has been with CFTAR since 2021. Her background in architectural design brings invaluable attention to detail to the maintenance team's aircraft workflow.
Our flight instructors go on to careers at regional and major airlines, several reaching their first airline job at 1,500 hours. Their paths start exactly where yours does: in the left seat at KMKY.
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