Steve Thibault began flying 26 years ago, and he has been a flight instructor for 21 of those years. He now has over 14,000 hours of flight time, and has given more than 12,000 hours of dual instruction. Steve is a graduate of the aviation program of the University of North Dakota.

Steve has flown over 90 different types of planes. He specializes in both initial and recurrent training for the C421, the C414 and the C340. Steve works with Neil Meyer of Aviation Enhancements, based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He is also an authorized Cirrus instructor for both the SR20 and the SR22.

Steve has long been an advocate for sim training. He commented that the sim is an excellent tool for teaching the instrument scan, as well as the unparalleled ability to fail instruments in a realistic manner. He also thinks the Elite sim, with its Garmin 430 and KAP/KFC 150 autopilot, is a great tool for teaching GPS, autopilot and flight director.

Of all the planes Steve has flown, his favorite is the Stearman.

For further information, contact Steve

[I met Steve 20 years ago, when I went for my first flight lesson. I was terrified every time Steve gently banked the plane, convinced it was going to fall right out of the sky. Now, 20 years later, we are still flying together. He's a great instructor -- Linda]

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