BVFS Flight Instructors
Our instructors represent the best in the industry. Our first goal in teaching is safety. When you pass your check ride we want you to be the safest, most efficient pilot you can be – with emergency procedures as your best maneuver.
The safer you are as a pilot, the more confident you will be, and the more fun you will have. The more fun you have, the better you’ll learn – so we make flying fun!
CFI – Certified Flight Instructor
AGI – Advanced Ground Instructor
CFII – Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument
IGI – Instrument Ground Instructor
MEI – Multi-Engine Instructor
Gary Gandy
CFI, CFI-I, MEI, Glider Instructor
Gary Gandy has been involved in various aspects of General Aviation for most of his life. He is a CFI, CFI-I, and MEI, in addition to being a Glider
Instructor. He has been an instructor for over 30 years, including being a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) for several years. His depth of knowledge and sense of humor are a great resource for our students and for the entire BVFS team. Gary also writes novels for which he does in depth historical research.
David Kelly
CFI, CFI-I, AGI
David Kelly is a Certified Flight Instructor with single engine land, and instrument teaching privileges. He also holds an Advanced Ground Instructor rating. David received his private pilot certificate in 1976 and has accumulated over 4,400 flying hours in various civilian aircraft including 700 hours in tailwheel aircraft. In addition, David has over 30 years in civil engineering designing refineries and power plants.
Christian Bruccoleri
CFI, CFI-I, AGI
Christian Bruccoleri is a Certified Flight Instructor with Single Engine Land and Instrument teaching privileges. Born and raised in Italy, came to Texas as fast as he could! After getting a doctorate in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M he decided to explore the practical side of aviation and loved it so much that went all the way to CFI, CFI-I, and AGI. He has more than 900 hours of flight experience. He works for industry and academia doing engineering and research for NASA, U.S. Air Force, and private entities. Christian also has a passion for World War II era aviation since young age.
Adam Hambrick
CFI
Adam is a Certified Flight Instructor with single engine land privileges. He received a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in 2009 and spent 6 years as a high school teacher and coach before entering the aviation community. He took his first discovery flight in January 2015 and knew from that moment he wanted to pursue a career in aviation. Adam went on to receive his private, instrument, commercial, and CFI ratings right here at Brazos Valley Flight Services.
Brennan Miller
CFI, AGI
Brennan Miller is a Certified Flight Instructor with Single Engine Land privileges. In 2017, he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University. He began his dream to become a professional pilot when his parents bought him a discovery flight on his 16th birthday. Since then he has acquired his private, instrument, commercial, and CFI ratings and looks forward to continuing his education in aviation.
Joseph Jameson
CFI, CFI-I, MEI
Joseph is a Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor with Single Engine Land, Single Engine Sea, Multi-Engine Land privileges. He also holds Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificates. His dream to become a pilot started with an airplane ride with his dad at BVFS. Since then he has pursued his pilot ratings from Private through Flight Instructor with the goal of professional aviation. When not flying, he enjoys turning wrenches on cars and airplanes, being outdoors, and spending time with family.