Tim Epperhart

Tim started flying as a hobby in 1994 here in Cincinnati, never dreaming it would turn into a career. In 2001, he completed his tail wheel endorsement, instrument rating, commercial certificate and his initial CFI certificate. He started teaching part time with Pro Aero at Butler County Regional and remained there when Empower Aviation purchased the school in 2007. During his time at BCRA, he added his instrument instructors rating, multi-engine commercial and multi-engine instructors ratings. In early 2008, he was promoted to Flight School Coordinator, and eventually was given the Chief Instructors position later that year. In Feb 2010, he accepted the opportunity to purchase the school after it had moved up to Middletown Regional Airport - Hook Field where it currently operates.
 
When asked how he felt after the purchase he stated, "I've been given a great opportunity. We are located on a great airport. I have a great staff and we have a great program that can help people achieve their dreams of flying. I have been given a number of breaks and lot's of help from my friends over the years to get me here. I haven't forgotten it. This is my chance to pay some of that forward."

Frances Mead

Frances is a home grown pilot. All training except Initial Multi Engine rating was done here at Butler County Regional Airport.
She started flying in January 2003 and earned her instrument rating, commercial certificate and her initial flight instructors rating by 2006. In 2008, she added her Commercial Flight Instructor and Multi-Engine commercial and Instructors Rating.
Says Mead, "I am an instructor, because I love to fly and I love to teach. My desire to fly came later in life. I caught the bug after an air combat experience in September 2002. I finally knew what I wanted to be when I grew up."

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