Front low angle view of an helicopter taking off in a runway

Meet David Lewis

David is passionate about aviation and instructs with training tailored to each student's needs and expertise developed from years of experience.

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David Lewis and family, Turbine Transition Expert at TruFlight Academy
Our Turbine Transition Expert

David Lewis

Growing up in New Zealand on a farm, I always had a love for machines. At 10 years old I got to ride in my first helicopter (MD500). That experience was magical and from then on, my bucket list item for life was to learn to fly a Helicopter.

About Me

After relocating to the US, I began training to become a helicopter pilot, learning here in North Texas. I have been lucky enough to fly all over the US, seeing this great nation from the air, and doing it with my best friends.

Aviation has provided me with the life I love for the past 19 years, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share it with many others, the privilege to have instructed many people, fly many different airframes and now as a DPE give back to the aviation community.

Certificates

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)
  • Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
Helicopter landing seen from the right

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