DPE, CFI, CFII, MEI, Tailwheel, Aerobatics

I have been flying for many years and started with my private pilot certificate like many of you that will request a check ride. Since that first certificate I have earned many others and now fly as a B777 Captain for United Airlines. While not flying for the airlines, I administer check rides in Madisonville, Texas. I am also the founder of The Lazy 8 Flight School, an exclusive flight school specializing in producing the best aviators possible….and having fun flying! Even though this keeps me extremely busy, I enjoy every minute of it. While I fly in some form almost 7 days a week, I also enjoy spending time with family and friends when I am not in the air. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your aviation goals!

CFI, CFII, MEI

After a 30 year career at the airlines, Leif now enjoys flying his stearman around. Leif is the Sr. Flight Instructor at the Lazy 8 and oversees the flight training. He specializes in instrument training and preparing individuals for a career as a Commercial Pilot. He conducts the important phase checks on students before they are sent for their Checkrides. When Leif is not flying he enjoys music and hanging out with his family.

CFI, CFII

William enjoys flight instructing in all areas from Private Pilot thru Commercial as well as Tailwheel training.

CFI, CFII

Larry has a love of adventure and when it combined with his love of aviation it takes him on some very exciting adventures for sure! He also enjoys sharing flying with the new students all the way up through the commercial students.

CFI

Luke graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in aviation. He loves nothing more than to be flying airplanes, especially tailwheel. Luke instructs private, commercial, CFI, and tailwheel. Luke also is an expert in unmanned aircraft systems operations and Part 107 commercial remote pilot operations and certification.

CFI

Liam attended the International ALERT Academy for two years from spring 2021 to spring 2023. During his time there, he received his private pilot certificate, Instrument rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate as well as the High Performance and Complex Endorsements. He also received his NAUI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver License, NAPD Special Response Diver License, and NFPA 1670 BASIC High Angle Rescue License, as well as others.

During high school, Liam was a competitive singer, and participated in the 2020 TPSMEA All-State Mixed Choir, as well as participating solo & Ensemble competitions, winning numerous awards. He has played Baseball, Football, Basketball and Track & Field. Liam now enjoys singing in his free time and weight training/calisthenics.

CFI

Bob is a former Continental Airlines Pilot and he currently flies a Pilates PC12 when he is not flight instructing. Bob enjoys sharing the experience of flight with new pilots.

He lives in College Station, Tx and is married with two children. His son is proudly serving in the Army, Special Forces. And his daughter is in high school. Bob enjoys hunting and golfing.

CFI

Lexi is a current student at Sam Houston State University where she is working on a degree in business administration. Along with her love for aviation she loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling!