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Stephen Hayden
Chief Flight Instructor Stephen Hayden is an Airline Transport Pilot employed with DHL Worldwide Express. As First Officer Steve flies an Airbus A-300 which has a max gross take-off weight of over 360,000lbs. Steve holds over 16,000 hours of flight time in everthing from ultra-lights, helicopters and seaplanes, to turbo props and heavy jets. He's even managed to get a little aerobat time in a Super Decathalon.

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Michael Foy
Partner and Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Michael Foy is a prominent attorney in Springfield, MA. Mike also teaches Aviation Law and Aviation History at Westfield State College. Mike has been flying for over 30 years. He holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi engine rating and is a Certified Flight Instructor. Mike has a passion for teaching people how to fly.

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Andy Briggs
Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to fly. I have been fascinated with it. I started my training in May of 2004. I earned my Private Pilot's license from Professional Flight Training at Brainard Airport in Hartford, CT. In 2005, I enrolled into Westfield State College's Aviation Management Bachelor's Degree Program. Right away, I saw Five Star Flight Academy's competitive advantage over other flight schools because of it's relationship with Westfield State College. Because of this relationship, I was able to enjoy the benefits of a college degree program and this helped me to fast-track earning my Instrument, Commercial and Flight Instructor ratings. I became a new Flight Instructor in February of 2008, and I am enjoying every minute of it. It has made every piece of the journey up to this point worth it. I just broke through 350 hours total time. My goal for 2008 is to reach 500 hours total time and earn my multi-engine rating. Working with my colleagues and students at Five Star Flight Academy has been a wonderful experience. I also work part-time at MassMutual's Flight department, and so I am able to learn in detail about corporate aviation. I can honestly say I'm having the most fun at work I've ever had; I am having a blast!!